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Feb 21, 2015 | 09:54 PM

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99f350sd

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Wow it is old....Ya most fords will..kinda weird I think...

Feb 22, 2015 | 08:11 AM

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Slowpoke Slim

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My 72 Maverick did the same thing. Every Ford I've known back in the day would do it. Ford considered it a feature.

Feb 22, 2015 | 08:20 AM

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in my 1979 owner's manual, they call it "select shift"

neat, i think, how they revived the name here recently.

Feb 22, 2015 | 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowpoke Slim

My 72 Maverick did the same thing. Every Ford I've known back in the day would do it. Ford considered it a feature.

Trying to figure out what advantage there is to starting out in 2nd gear.
I think it would be better to limit up shift to 2nd but start in 1st. JMO

Feb 22, 2015 | 02:03 PM

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limiting torque to the wheels on low traction surfaces is the biggest advantage.

especially on ice and snow, starting in 2nd gear can help you start without spinning.

pulling a trailer away from a dead stop on wet grass comes to mind as well.

Feb 1, 2023 | 04:51 AM

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Adam Wilson

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This sounds like a transmission issue, specifically a problem with the downshift. If the engine is revving at a high RPM and the truck isn't downshifting to first gear, this could indicate a problem with the transmission control module or a mechanical failure within the transmission itself. I would suggest having the truck inspected by a mechanic to diagnose and fix the issue.