96 ford f150 E40D problems
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
96 ford f150 E40D problems
I have a 96 ford f150 5.8L E4OD transmission with 169,000 miles on it. About 9 thousand miles ago i had the trans rebuilt and it hasn't been right ever since. It wont pick a gear. There is plenty of fluid it shifts alright from 1 to 2 and then its high rpm to get into third and if i want to get it into 4th i have to floor it and let off really quick. Even if I do this it will stay for a little while and then it will neutral out back into 3rd. I have replaced the solenoid pack, Neutral Safety Switch and the TPS. Also if i am on the free way and hit the overdrive off at about 70 it will kick it down into second and i have to floor it to get it into third but it wont stick. If i turn off the overdrive at all it will not shift into third or fourth. Right after it was rebuilt it stopped shifting above 2nd for a while and then just started working. I have changed the fluid once and pulled the pan twice to see if i was getting clutch material in the bottom and there was nothing both times. Sometimes i will be on the freeway and the O/D light will start flashing and it shifts just fine except for a hard shift from 1st to 2nd. Any suggestions? PCM? Im pretty sure its electrical and i have gone through the harness and every thing seems fine.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 5,083
Likes: 868
From: N.W. Alabama
These members are great at pointing you in right direction, if you fill in all the blanks first, every detail you feel, hear, see (speed/rpm) it does at,
give more details, what/why was it rebuilt, did a shop rebuild it, or your friends buddy, seems like a warranty would have still been effect, especially if it started same day you got it back, do you have a list of what was done/replaced (running $$$ amount tally), have you reset codes, and drove it and rechecked codes?
give more details, what/why was it rebuilt, did a shop rebuild it, or your friends buddy, seems like a warranty would have still been effect, especially if it started same day you got it back, do you have a list of what was done/replaced (running $$$ amount tally), have you reset codes, and drove it and rechecked codes?
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 24,734
Likes: 2,663
From: SE Florida
I've never seen P1728 get set from an electrical problem. If there was an electrical problem there would be a code for an electrical fault.
Did you replace the torque converter? That's what usually sets the P1728 code.
Did you replace the torque converter? That's what usually sets the P1728 code.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
These members are great at pointing you in right direction, if you fill in all the blanks first, every detail you feel, hear, see (speed/rpm) it does at,
give more details, what/why was it rebuilt, did a shop rebuild it, or your friends buddy, seems like a warranty would have still been effect, especially if it started same day you got it back, do you have a list of what was done/replaced (running $$$ amount tally), have you reset codes, and drove it and rechecked codes?
give more details, what/why was it rebuilt, did a shop rebuild it, or your friends buddy, seems like a warranty would have still been effect, especially if it started same day you got it back, do you have a list of what was done/replaced (running $$$ amount tally), have you reset codes, and drove it and rechecked codes?
I chose to rebuild it because I had to do the oil pan gasket on the motor and the tranny was coming out anyways. My boss Ryan at rkl diesel gave me a huge discount and only made me pay for the parts. He is the number one tranny guy in Utah and he is the one that put it together. I did put a new torque converter in. I spent about $575 on the rebuild and $250 on electrical after. There is no abnormal clutch material in the pan.
Trending Topics
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,698
Likes: 47
From: Mexico, Missouri
I've never heard of an E4OD being rebuilt for under $1000. Not one that lasted for any amount of time.
My AOD was rebuilt with 4R70W internals and new torque converter and that cost $1750 with a warranty. And i have literally gave it hell since with no problems.
He must have gave you a huge discount because most are $2000-3000 with 3 years or 36000 mile warranties.
My AOD was rebuilt with 4R70W internals and new torque converter and that cost $1750 with a warranty. And i have literally gave it hell since with no problems.
He must have gave you a huge discount because most are $2000-3000 with 3 years or 36000 mile warranties.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Sorry about the multiple threads. Still trying to figure out this site. New symptoms. So I was reading on another thread and it said check your brake lights even though was a long shot I checked and the one on my cab was out. I replaced it and it didn't do too much but it seems like the tranny is more willing to shift. But it still won't stick in higher gears. Is there a seal that could have not seated properly? Could the line pressure be too high? When the tranny is in limp it works just fine why would it not under normal circumstances?
I'm going to have a tranny shop look at it this or next week. But if it comes down to it and I have to just buy a crate tranny is there one you guys suggest? Stick with e4od?
I'm going to have a tranny shop look at it this or next week. But if it comes down to it and I have to just buy a crate tranny is there one you guys suggest? Stick with e4od?
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 12,878
Likes: 2,446
You need to figure out what is wrong with this transmission first. If it is electrical and not an internal part in this transmission then you will still have the same problem except your wallet will be much lighter.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,045
Likes: 21
From: The Ole' North State.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Well I figured it out. I took it to a tranny shop and he tore it down. When the shift kit was put in one of the springs was put in backwards allowing for fluid to bypass the clutches. My clutches are toast and I need a rebuild. It's going to cost 1800 with a 3 year warranty.
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 12,878
Likes: 2,446
My boss Ryan at rkl diesel gave me a huge discount and only made me pay for the parts. He is the number one tranny guy in Utah and he is the one that put it together. I did put a new torque converter in. I spent about $575 on the rebuild and $250 on electrical after. There is no abnormal clutch material in the pan.
Well I figured it out. I took it to a tranny shop and he tore it down. When the shift kit was put in one of the springs was put in backwards allowing for fluid to bypass the clutches. My clutches are toast and I need a rebuild. It's going to cost 1800 with a 3 year warranty.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Yeah I thought that too. I don't know why they didnt show that they were wearing that fast. With my boss yes he should be but he is no longer my boss and I can't really prove the liability was on him. It was a simple mistake and those happen in life. We will see if he replies to my text.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Todd89
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
12
Nov 30, 2017 08:09 PM
IJRoorda
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
17
May 9, 2012 08:42 AM