Removing Adaptive Learning from the Transmission on My 2018 F150!

[@bantizzle79]

Thanks for the info. I just thought the adaptive learning would adjust the transmission shift points based on the driver's driving tendencies. Didn't know it made adjustments based on wear etc.

[@SmackeysGarage]

I thought that originally too. If you go through the tsbs ford calls out it is for manufacturing and wear reasons

[@monpiz4193]

ford escape 2015 se 1.6, 6F35 transmission; at 65000km mileage it started to shift hard 1-2 when stepping light on gas; did twice atf simple drain and fill but still shifts hard 1-2; but after I cleared transmission adaptive table with forscan, shifts were noticeably smoother and the hard shifting 1-2 disappeared.

[@SmackeysGarage]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing your experience with the change

[@patrickcotter4992]

I just tryed this on my f150 big differance thank you

[@SmackeysGarage]

Glad to hear!

[@timwindsor03]

Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible Labor Day weekend. Much love and RESPECT

[@SmackeysGarage]

Thanks Tim. Hope you get to enjoy a great long weekend too!

[@foresthunter-1]

Just found your channel, great videos. Keep us updated. BTW, really like how you keep it simple.

[@SmackeysGarage]

Thanks! Appreciate it. Figure eliminating the fluff is a good way to share videos

[@zacharylangenberg]

I have an ‘18 5.0L with 75k miles, transmission was replaced at 69k miles. 3-4-5 gears are AWFUL for me as well as P to R or D. I’ve tried resetting the adaptive learning tables and that didn’t do much. I’ve seen people say turning it off completely can help. Going to try this today & if it doesn’t fix the issues in the shop we go.

[@SmackeysGarage]

Good luck. Any extended warranty on the truck?

[@smokingmother]

after the dealership "fixes it" get an oz omega tune best money I spent on my 2020 uses every gear up and down.......

[@oldjarhead386]

Adaptive is trying to compensate for transmission control pressure as the transmission wears.

[@sabatech.8025]

I just cleared mine but didn’t do the remove adaptive learning. I’m worried I’ll do damage to it if I completely turn it off. Just by clearing it though my truck shifts so much better! Thanks

[@SmackeysGarage]

That’s great to hear!

[@foresthunter-1]

Great video, keep us updated. BTW, did you notice much difference between clearing the codes and turning it off?

[@SmackeysGarage]

So not a staggering difference but I did notice some. It’s still driving great. Maybe better than before.

[@michaellee4313]

what version of forscan are you using? I'm on the latest, it should have this feature yes?

[@SmackeysGarage]

Yes it should. I can check tomorrow if you still need it.

[@jimmyhorton8297]

I have a 2019 XLT Sport with the 3.5. Mine was shifting hard between 3rd and 4th. I took it in last November to get the APIM for my infotainment system replaced, and get a few other issues fixed. I told them to check the programming while they had it in the shop. The mechanic ended up suggesting a complete rebuild of my transmission. Mine was a bushing in the tail shaft of the drum that holds the clutches for the 10R80. It moved and basically killed my transmission. Since then, I’ve done lots of research, and that is a pretty common failure with the 10R80 as well as issues with wear inside the aluminum drum that holds the clutches. Luckily I have Ford’s extended service plan, so instead of 9500 bucks for a new transmission, it was a 100 dollar deductible. If you want to get a lot of good info on the eco boost engines or the 10R80 transmission, Flying Wrenches KZbin channel is a good source. He works on them all the time.

[@SmackeysGarage]

Luckily you did have that plan... That's such an expensive repair/replacement! I'll check out his channel. Thank you!

[@carelesstm1996]

Awesome video, I have a Question I have a f150 10 speed and I bought it used and a couple months after driving it and when the 5th and 8th gear shift I feel it kind of clunk a little bit, I changed the fluids in the transmission it helped a bit but do you think this would help? I would really appreciate a reply as I’ve been trying to fix this issue for a while thanks

[@SmackeysGarage]

You would be better off starting off clearing the transmission adaptive tables. See this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXnFpHyYpKiZmMU

[@elisantiago7701]

I just bought a 19 F150 eco boost and I’m having the same issue with a slight clunk sometimes. I’m going to be doing this today to see if it works

[@shawntatyrek]

18 F150 3.5 ecoboost with a little over 100,000 miles. Mine has always clunked a little into 5th and 8th gear.

[@xGlobs]

any info on if this does any damage long term?

[@SmackeysGarage]

Unknown. It could. I would suggest starting with clearing the adaptive tables and starting fresh.

[@musclecarmitch908]

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[@SmackeysGarage]

Have a great long weekend Mitch!

[@coxjason13]

you wear the same clothes two weeks later?

[@SmackeysGarage]

Yea... lol. When I'm filming YT videos I have a small set of clothes I rotate. This shirt does well with the microphone.