Highway downshifts
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Highway downshifts
94 f150 302 4R70W
Hi folks, on 4 different occasions, my truck has downshifted on the eway for no reason. I let off the gas it upshifts immediately and all is fine. No flashing lights other than airbag. All fluids changed 5k miles ago. PSOM taken from my 5 speed. Alls been good for months.
Hi folks, on 4 different occasions, my truck has downshifted on the eway for no reason. I let off the gas it upshifts immediately and all is fine. No flashing lights other than airbag. All fluids changed 5k miles ago. PSOM taken from my 5 speed. Alls been good for months.
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So you were cruising along on level ground at moderate speed(ie light throttle input) and the trans downshifted? Regardless you need to pull codes and post up what you find.
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Conan is right, the computer will store a code if some error occurs and not turn on the check engine light, I have actually never seen mine illuminate while running in the 5 years I've owned it. It always stores the code (if one occurs) in continuous memory.
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Yep. Downshift, it was light throttle, about half a toe's worth,lol. We're not talking unlocking the torque converter- its downshifting to about 3500 rpm on the highway.
. Pulling codes is always a good thing. But, it was my understanding that the engine and trans are 2 separate systems.
. Pulling codes is always a good thing. But, it was my understanding that the engine and trans are 2 separate systems.
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The same computer controls the engine and transmission. That is why it is called the Powertrain Control Module.
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