High RPMs on highway

Tiny
CAMERON KINGSBERRY
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  • 2014 FORD FOCUS
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 125,000 MILES
I recently had my TCM replaced through Ford as part of the recall for my car listed above. I have avoided highway driving for months as I’d slip out of gear and the TCM was on back order for a few months. My car has no gear slipping issues but I feel as though it’s either not shifting through all gears or behaving strangely at high speeds.

When I’m on the highway going around 70mph my rpms will sit and stay above 2,500 and sometimes near 3,000, but hover around 2,500 even with my foot off the gas (zero acceleration, just maintaining speed) and that seems high to me. Is this a normal RPM for driving around 70 or is my car still not using its higher gears? Thanks in advance for any help!
Thursday, September 9th, 2021 AT 9:57 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

At 70 miles an hour at zero incline/decline, RPMs at 2,500-2,600 is normal for that transmission.
Given the engine RPM, it does appear to be in the highest gear as it should be driving at that speed.
Please let me know if you have any questions.

https://www.youtube.com/c/2carpros/featured

Thank you.
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Thursday, September 9th, 2021 AT 10:48 AM

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