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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 08:30 AM
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Shifty Trans Issues

Well... My '97 F150 is not shifting out of first gear. I've changed the TPS, manual lever position sensor, solenoids and fluid. I've also checked the 1 2 accumulator for a broken spring. I didn't find any damage to the springs, piston or the bore.
I believe that the 4r70w that was in it has been swapped before I rescued it. The tag on the trans is unreadable.
Any ideas?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 10:17 AM
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What happens if you pop it into manual 2?

Should take off in second gear and stay in it.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 04:08 PM
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Without reading the codes you will have a very hard time fixing it.
 
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