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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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Transmission Issue

Was looking for an answer through google and got confused. My problem is sometimes when I start my 91 F150 and put it in drive it feels like its in a lower gear than L1. It will disappear sometimes if I turn the truck off and turn it back on. But most of the time I have to shift from L1 to L2 then to drive every time I come to a stop. I have checked the fluid level and its good the color isn't red but its not brown or black either. Is my transmission about to go out or what is the deal? I bought this truck for $1200 and hate to think I have to put a new transmission in it already after only owning it for about 6 months. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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by L1 and L2 i assume you mean the gear number. have you tried leaving it in drive and going? what does it do? have you tried it in various conditions like light and hard acceleration unloaded and towing?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Yes, L1 and L2 are the gears. When I just try to leave it in drive, it feels like its in a lower gear than 1. It hardly moves. Tried both hard and light acceleration, with same result. Not able to tow anything, no hitch.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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if anything it would be in a higher gear (numerically) other than that to be honest i really have no clue without riding in it or driving it
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 01:19 AM
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Is it slipping? Have you checked your fluid level? Is the fluid burnt or black?
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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The fluid levels are good, checked it both hot and cold and is full. The color has a pinkish tint to it
 
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