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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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I have a 1994 f-150 that wont shift into overdrive until I get up to 62 mph. Any suggestions? Bill
 
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I have a 1994 f-150 that wont shift into overdrive until I get up to 62 mph. Any suggestions? Bill
 
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What engine, what transmission code on the door sticker, etc..? Missing a lot of info here.
 
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This is a 5.0 engine with trans code u
 
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Are the tires stock size?
Any other weird behavour.. does the speedo work normally?
This trans is completely computer controlled and vehicle speed and throttle position sensors are critical inputs for correct trans operation, so the best first step to diagnose the problem is to pull the codes.
 
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Yes the tires are stock and the speedometer works fine so I'll check the codes. thanks for you're imputs
 
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