Transmission Troubles
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Transmission Troubles
Hi everyone.
I have a problem.. I noticed the last few nights after leaving work that my truck "shutters" when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Seems to be a little better once the truck warms up. This has been going on a week. Here's some info on my truck
1998 Ford f150 4.2L V6. I got about 266,XXX kms on it. Had the transmission serviced about 16,000 kms ago.. the mfg date is 12/97.
I got no check engine light and the O/D light on the shifter is not flashing.. I've looked around here lots, doesn't seem like anyone has had the same problem.. Within the past year I've picked up a camper just a 20 foot prowler, nothing fancy I never pull it more then an hour away and never over 80kms (yes I turn over drive off also)
If I drive the truck real nice it shifts fine warm or cold.. but if I got the peddle down half way or more or the truck is under a load (camper) and don't let off when it shifts it sometimes shutters and SLAMS into 2nd. The first few times it shifted so hard I actually looked behind me cause I thought I hit something or ran something over. Also I was wondering what transmission fluid should be used in this truck. My buddy works at the shop that did the flush so i want to ask them what they used, but want to know whats right first
Lets here it boys!
Thanks for your time and suggestions in advance.
I have a problem.. I noticed the last few nights after leaving work that my truck "shutters" when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Seems to be a little better once the truck warms up. This has been going on a week. Here's some info on my truck
1998 Ford f150 4.2L V6. I got about 266,XXX kms on it. Had the transmission serviced about 16,000 kms ago.. the mfg date is 12/97.
I got no check engine light and the O/D light on the shifter is not flashing.. I've looked around here lots, doesn't seem like anyone has had the same problem.. Within the past year I've picked up a camper just a 20 foot prowler, nothing fancy I never pull it more then an hour away and never over 80kms (yes I turn over drive off also)
If I drive the truck real nice it shifts fine warm or cold.. but if I got the peddle down half way or more or the truck is under a load (camper) and don't let off when it shifts it sometimes shutters and SLAMS into 2nd. The first few times it shifted so hard I actually looked behind me cause I thought I hit something or ran something over. Also I was wondering what transmission fluid should be used in this truck. My buddy works at the shop that did the flush so i want to ask them what they used, but want to know whats right first
Lets here it boys!
Thanks for your time and suggestions in advance.
Last edited by Myers; May 30, 2012 at 10:52 PM.
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Welp from doing some reading and having talked to a good friend who rebuilds these trannys I am going to go and replace the 1-2 shift Accumulator springs.. I ordered them from Ford.. Came to about $18 bucks for both springs... 4 days to get here in Ontario. Pending on how much time we have I might do a how too with pics of this. Time permitting.
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This may be torque converter shudder. I'll assume your fluid is in good condition, considering the recent service (check it anyway for level, bubbling and color). I had the same shudder in 1st to 2nd - going up an inclined driveway, or out my subdivision. I added a 2oz tube of Lubegard Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Fix to the tranny fluid, where 2oz doesn't bump up the level. This fixed my problem! And only $6 to do!