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Old Jul 11, 2025 | 07:15 PM
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Transmission problems

I have a 2002 F-350 that I bounced over a log that was “hiding” in tall grass and ever since then the truck has an issue going into forward. It shifts into reverse just fine and when I put it in Drive it acts like it’s slipping until it gets moving. After it gets going in drive it has no problems staying in drive and functioning like it should. Unless I put it in reverse again, then it has the problem of not going into drive again?? Any help or advice is appreciated
 
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Old Jul 11, 2025 | 08:44 PM
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Does the trans have any visible damage? Is the pan dented?
 
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No damage the problem was as soon as I felt my front tires go over the top of the tree. I quickly threw it in reverse and I think I jarred loose a solenoid or something
Does that happen?
 
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No, that does not happen. I've never seen a solenoid come out.

What codes are stored in the PCM?
 
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No, that does not happen. I've never seen a solenoid come out.

What codes are stored in the PCM?
i am in the market for a good scanner
any suggestions??
 
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Old Jul 12, 2025 | 08:12 PM
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I recommend Forscan. You can download it free at www.forscan.org. Their page shows how to select an adapter to plug into the OBDII port. I bought mine from Amazon for about $30 a few years ago.

It does everything a high end scan tool can do.
 
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