Avoid This Transmission Like the Plague

Transmissions you should avoid in these cars and trucks. Avoid This Transmission Like the Plague, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Top 10 worst transmission to buy. Is the Ford and GM 10 Speed automatic transmission reliable? Are Ford and GM cars and trucks good? Are Ford 10 speed transmissions worth it? Bad transmission not to buy. Should I buy a 10 speed transmission? Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.

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[smithraymond]

The only reliable ten speed I know about has "Schwinn" written on it.

[thetechlibrarian]

I drove a zf hp 8 speed and it was the best transmission I have ever driven, it shifts so fast and smooth I mean it feels better then any dct I ever drove. It’s the only auto I ever would consider getting over a stick.

[_Latchkey_kid]

Couldn't be worst than my Altima's CVT!

[IamMugs]

I beat my 10 speed like a red headed step child day in and out and never have had a single hiccup.

[groermaik]

A real man admits when they are wrong. You sir, are a real man. Good evening, Scotty.

[whoseyourchef]

You've missed several important things here Scotty...
1. Both GM light duty trucks use one of 3 different transmissions depending on trim level, engine, etc... The new Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Yukon XL exclusively use the 10 speed. GM did not ditch the 10 speed.
2. Ford didn't ditch the GM transverse transmission all together, through their analysis they didn't deem the 9th gear necessary for fuel economy purposes and they build it as an 8 speed.

[Justin-ikse]

I’ve got 2 mustangs with 10 speeds and absolutely love them and no problems. According to Scotty everything is junk.

[jbthestoner]

Allison transmissions are pretty good. We've changed only 2 at our shop on very old trucks and one ended up not needing a transmission after all 😅 (we're kind of a crappy shop when it comes to diagnostics, since we work for the government). They really seem to not give us much trouble, and that's better than what you can say for a lot of manufacturers these days.

[EricFortuneJr.]

“Too much tech” Hit the nail on the head. Quantity over quality, they’ll eventually get the bugs worked out. It’ll become a solid reliable unit then they’ll scrap it for a 15 speed.

[larrytucker]

I had a 2018 5.0/10 spd for 11k miles. Transmission never knew what gear to be in town. Engine sounded like a diesel. Traded it for a 2016 5.0/6spd. Now have a 2020 F150 4x4 Regular Cab with 3.3v6/6spd. Love it. Get between 22-24 mpg on the highway.

[jimmyjimjims]

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[dapoppa]

I love mine in a 2020 F-150, longer than normal learning mode. Once it learns your habits it is great.

[SCT]

I completely agree Scotty. I own a 2007 Lexus LS460 and it’s been a nightmare of expensive repairs including it’s 8 speed transmission. I think Toyota too is good when it comes to the basic cars but as things get complicated, things get unreliable.

[javaman]

Decades ago it was common to have an auxiliary transmission on trucks. But they lasted for a long time. Maybe those should come back. Have a close ratio 4-6 speed automatic, with a three speed rear end that can switch depending on hauling/flat road/mountainous terrain/low speed operation.

[johnrobinson]

You have taught me to never buy anything made by anyone after 2010. Keeping my 1995 GMC Safari. I can fix.

[WarpFactor]

Hope you are staying safe down there in Houston Scotty. You have become a national treasure and one of the rarest of all breeds...an honest mechanic!

[Chucknris]

I worked in a cnc shop that machined allison trans parts, they had super tight tolerances like 1 thousandth of an inch, definetly quality components at least what we machined

[edwingier]

The GM Allison plant in White Marsh, MD, closed May 4, 2019!

[railer]

More complex equals more trouble. I love a stick shift, simple and reliable.