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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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AOD Trans issue?

I have a 1986 F150 302EFI 102,000k 2wd Lariat with the AOD transmission.

Before my grandfather passed and left me the truck he did have someone service the transmission "fluid changed, bands adjusted"

It seems to shift really hard, almost a clunk like sound(all gears).

When driving in OD and getting off the gas it feels almost like an engine brake is applied. then at around 35(??)mph it downshift and feels more like the coast you would feel in a newer vehicle.

I show no codes when scanning with engine on/off. And sometime after driving and then placing in reverse the truck will shut down.

Any ideas?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Low trans fluid can do all of that. And there is no way to adjust the bands on that transmission.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky
Low trans fluid can do all of that. And there is no way to adjust the bands on that transmission.
I'll check the fluid again but last time it was fine.

I was curious about what my grandfather had told me the mechanic said, that confirms the mechanic was bs'in him.

Thanks for your input
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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Fluid level is ok according to the dip stick.

Any other ideas?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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Have taken truck to shop. Guy said it sounds like a broken actuator spring.

He will test drive tomorrow......
 
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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TV cable out of adjustment. Shift like a dream now. Cost me $20
 
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