Power Take-Off (PTO)
Some 6.8L and 6.0L SuperDuty vehicles have power take-off (PTO) capability. During stationary operation in PARK or NEUTRAL, the torque converter is locked up when the PTO is ON and the engine operates at 1200 rpm. The following schedule shows expected rpm and line pressure while driving with the PTO in use.
| RPM | Line Pressure |
|---|---|
| 625 | 80psi |
| 800 | 100 psi |
| 1000 | 150 psi |
| 1200 | 150 psi |
| 2500 | 150 psi |
All 2005 Super Duty F-Series vehicles equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine, TorqShift transmission and power take off (PTO) option, built before September 22, 2004, will exhibit insufficient transmission line pressure supplied during PTO operation. Symptoms include lack of torque converter lock up and transmission line pressure below 150 psi while in stationary PTO mode. PTO operation under this condition may result in PTO unit damage and subsequent TorqShift transmission damage is possible.
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) and transmission control module (TCM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B33.6 or higher. If transmission damage occurs due to improper PTO function, follow normal Workshop Manual procedures to diagnose and repair. Clear diagnostic trouble codes if any and verify the repair.