I have a 97 Ford f150 it won't go into third gear it acts...
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Jaybird61
352 days ago
Hi, my name is Jay
The transmission uses high pressure to actuate internal clutches and when a solenoid is actuated it directs high pressure fluid to the clutch packs and if there are internal leaking seals the clutch will not completely lock up and will cause slipping like you are getting feeling like it just went to neutral. I would try to put transmission conditioner in your transmission and drive for a couple hundred miles to see if shifting improves. If not then will need to have transmission rebuilt.
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Customer
352 days ago
Yeah it's only doing it when it's supposed to go in third gearWould that do in every gear or just thirdthis a question someone told me it could be the throttle positioning sensor what's not making it come at a second gear into third is that true
Jaybird61
352 days ago
Only when going into 3rd gear would be the final drive clutch pack problem inside transmission. There are 3 clutch packs and cover each gear and OD is done by torque convertor. You can try the transmission conditioner first and if not work then will need overhaul of transmission.
Customer
352 days ago
Okay, thanks
Jaybird61
352 days ago
You are very welcome.
Customer
352 days ago
more than likely it has to be rebuilt
Jaybird61
352 days ago
Yes most likely.
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