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2005 48re in tow/haul mode will not lock out overdrive, will make upshifts at a higher engine rpm, will downshift sooner to keep trans temp lower, will make a 4-3 downshift when brake is applied on descending grade. I did a lot of checking on this cause I thought I had a problem when my new 05...

auto vs 6 gears Don't bother to ask a salesman, they will most likely tell you whatever will sell what happens to be on the lot. Try talking to service personel, ask what kind of warranty problems they have seen on both trannys and be specific as to model years. I did this and found the 48re to...

48re tow/haul mode I traded my 2001 2500 quad cab for a 2005 quad cab 4x4 laramie. Can anyone tell me why dodge has made the 48re auto so that it will not lock out overdrive when in tow haul mode? I made this discovery when towing 9,000 lbs and thought that I had a problem with my transmission. Most...

I just went from a 2001 2500 to a 2005 2500 quad cab. I, and most sales as well as service people I spoke to were very surprised to discover that the 48re auto transmission DOES NOT lock out overdrive when tow/haul is activated. I am glad dodge has the confidence to allow max loads to be pulled in OD...