Ford E-450 Transmission Whine December 12, 2014, 03:37:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149888Hello,I have a new 2014 LD 27' MB. I've noticed a loud whining noise, probably coming from the transmission, when in first gear. The noise goes away as soon as it up-shifts. It seems like this does not always happen - I think I've noticed that it tends to occur when going uphill.Anyone notice anything similar?Thanks,Tim
Re: Ford E-450 Transmission Whine Reply #1 – December 14, 2014, 11:59:55 am Yahoo Message Number: 149913"I've noticed a loud whining noise, probably coming from the transmission, when in first gear. The noise goes away as soon as it up-shifts."TimAll automatic transmissions make more noise in low gears due the amount of planetary gears spinning. Higher gears have less happening inside the transmission and are quieter I suggest heading over to the local Ford truck dealer and taking a new 2014 E-series van (with the same transmission) out for a test drive, listening closely to the sounds of the transmission.Larry