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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Not getting third gear or O/D

I just bought a 1997 f350 460 with 84,000 miles. When I put it in drive it wont shift out of first gear. If I shift manually I can get first and then second and they both work fine, if I go back to drive to hit third it goes into neutral and doesn't re-engage until the speed drops and then it goes back into first. atf looks fine and doesn't smell. Perhaps sight unseen internet auctions are not the right way to get a good deal...
 
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Moved to the Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case forum.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 12:35 AM
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Could be a valve body, solenoid, or direct clutch. Does reverse work? Reverse also uses the direct clutch.
 
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