Trannie
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: Bellville TX.
Trannie
hey all......f250 SD 4x4 2000
1st thing in the morning. Truck will not enguage into D. I can put gear selector in D but the transmission will not enguage.....I can pull it down to 1 or even 2 and it will enguage and go just fine....after I start off in low gear then I move selector up to drive and all is well.......
throughout my day all is well....can crank up drop her down in drive and go......
this only happens after the truck has sat overnight....
Any ideals?
This is started with it sometimes taking a while to enguage into drive after selecting it.....then it got to this point....
thanks
1st thing in the morning. Truck will not enguage into D. I can put gear selector in D but the transmission will not enguage.....I can pull it down to 1 or even 2 and it will enguage and go just fine....after I start off in low gear then I move selector up to drive and all is well.......
throughout my day all is well....can crank up drop her down in drive and go......
this only happens after the truck has sat overnight....
Any ideals?
This is started with it sometimes taking a while to enguage into drive after selecting it.....then it got to this point....
thanks
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 130
Likes: 1
From: North of Milan
Low fluid level, ATF filter clogged, ATF pump worn/binding, main shaft worn/damaged, regulator valve, range sensor, and then there is the shift cable, out of adjustment or the connection between the cable and trans or body is worn.Past that you are looking at pressures, valves, and the various solenoids inside. There is a line pressure test port on the side of the transmission. It is a M10x1.0 thread-don't use a NPT adapter as that will hose the case. Any codes or pending codes?
Last edited by TomTommy; Nov 27, 2017 at 07:28 AM. Reason: somehow went to bold print
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: Bellville TX.
No codes, fluid level is good, haven’t changed it in a while but it looks good was going to do that here shortly. Cable is good i can feel it trying to engage. Sometimes if i sit there for a while it will go......
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 130
Likes: 1
From: North of Milan
Short of a line pressure test, shoot from the hip answer would be a torque converter issue. Possibly a shift solenoid. Have you checked your air filter, fuel filter? If the engine is not making the requisite torque is can affect the transmission? Long shot, but it is in the flow chart.
There are some notes regarding the IVB bolts loosing torque over time-causing low line pressure and internal leakage. 14 ftlb is the spec. If you are going to drop your pan and change the filter it would be a good time to check that out. Check the magnetic drain plug closely-
There are some mods out there for the 4R100. Sonnax appears to be popular. Trans-Go is another option.
There are some notes regarding the IVB bolts loosing torque over time-causing low line pressure and internal leakage. 14 ftlb is the spec. If you are going to drop your pan and change the filter it would be a good time to check that out. Check the magnetic drain plug closely-
There are some mods out there for the 4R100. Sonnax appears to be popular. Trans-Go is another option.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: Bellville TX.
Thx....yes i was planing on doing a fluid/filter change but wanted to gather all the info i could b4 going in there.......
thanks again....i really dont think its an issue of low pressure. Simply because after i pull it into low and go about my way. It does great all day long. With no issues....
i was thinking maybe something is clogged up.....
i dont have any knowledge about trannies. So shooting from the hip here....
thanks again....i really dont think its an issue of low pressure. Simply because after i pull it into low and go about my way. It does great all day long. With no issues....
i was thinking maybe something is clogged up.....
i dont have any knowledge about trannies. So shooting from the hip here....
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 130
Likes: 1
From: North of Milan
Well, start small and work big.
Change the filter and check the torque on the IVB...that is the easiest.
There may be some crud and corruption in the galleries that gets dislodged when you shift into the lower gears. With any amount of luck a drain, filter, fill will solve your issues. Check that drain plug closely, if it is junked up you may have bigger snakes lurking.
Good luck, let us know how it goes!
Change the filter and check the torque on the IVB...that is the easiest.
There may be some crud and corruption in the galleries that gets dislodged when you shift into the lower gears. With any amount of luck a drain, filter, fill will solve your issues. Check that drain plug closely, if it is junked up you may have bigger snakes lurking.
Good luck, let us know how it goes!
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 24,698
Likes: 2,620
From: SE Florida
Also not possible. No matter what the shift solenoids do or do not do the transmission can always engage a forward gear.
What would be clogged? If you mean the filter, the only way that gets clogged is when the transmission fails. So if the filter is clogged you need a rebuild.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: Bellville TX.
There is no leaks. I checked that out very intense....will do a fluid change and get back to post...
Is there anything, anyone can think of that i can look at while i have the pan off?
thanks again
Is there anything, anyone can think of that i can look at while i have the pan off?
thanks again
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 24,698
Likes: 2,620
From: SE Florida
Yes, you need to take off the valve body and check the feed bolts for leaks. The way to check for leaks is to check the torque on the bolts. They need to be at 14 lb-ft or they will leak.
You won't see fluid coming out of the trans. You just won't have drive sometimes.
You won't see fluid coming out of the trans. You just won't have drive sometimes.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: Bellville TX.
It was very clean. No metal shavings......250,000 miles on truck. It prob had 100,000 plus on this change
it didn’t have the magnet in the pan and it did have a drain plug.
I wont know anything until tomorrow when i try to drive it....
i also drained the Torque Converter.....
thanks
it didn’t have the magnet in the pan and it did have a drain plug.
I wont know anything until tomorrow when i try to drive it....
i also drained the Torque Converter.....
thanks
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mark76
2004 - 2008 F150
16
Nov 5, 2017 10:40 AM
JeffStrachan
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
14
Feb 18, 2016 01:30 PM
Brenda Lamka
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
8
Dec 5, 2014 12:30 PM
trackenator
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Nov 18, 2009 04:53 PM
Roamer
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Apr 28, 2003 08:50 PM