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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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Question Slow shift from 3rd to 4th

When I start cold 1-2 days w/o driving it seems to take a long time (2-3 miles) before my tranny will shift into 4th. RPM's can get upto 2200 or so w/o shifting. I am in the process of putting in gauges so the best I can tell you is that it will only shift at about 1/2 way up the idiot gauge to normal operating temp.

Is this a safety measure or will I be glad I bought the extended warranty.

Once it's warm it has no problems.

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00' F250 auto w/ 95k.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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i dont think that is quite right, mine will shift into 4th when it is cold outside and the truck has sit for a couple days well before the temp gauge even moves
 
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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Thx wlihntr for the quick response. Anyone else have any ideas.

Thx.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 02:57 PM
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Did a little digging and found a TSB (02-24-4) that is exactly what I am experiencing. The TSB is for 2002's only. Anyone found the same problem with a 2000.

Here is the issue posted in the TSB:

Some 2002 MY 7.3L DIT F-Super Duty, Econoline and Excursions may exhibit the occurrence of P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor false DTC. F-Super Duty and Excursion may exhibit a late 4R100 3-4 shift (hanging in 3rd) at light throttle due to potential lack of converter lock-up occurring after 2-3 shift (most prevalent on 3.73:1 axle ratio vehicles ). This may be caused by the PCM Calibration.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 12:05 AM
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my 2000 x does this when it's cold.-warms up faster. My 1994 Bronco does the same thing, don't worry about it.....you'll be fine
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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BBBxcursion,

Appreciate the feedback.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000psd
Did a little digging and found a TSB (02-24-4) that is exactly what I am experiencing. The TSB is for 2002's only. Anyone found the same problem with a 2000.

Here is the issue posted in the TSB:

Some 2002 MY 7.3L DIT F-Super Duty, Econoline and Excursions may exhibit the occurrence of P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor false DTC. F-Super Duty and Excursion may exhibit a late 4R100 3-4 shift (hanging in 3rd) at light throttle due to potential lack of converter lock-up occurring after 2-3 shift (most prevalent on 3.73:1 axle ratio vehicles ). This may be caused by the PCM Calibration.
Did they say what the solution is for this problem???
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Ya, reprogramming the PCM to the latest level.
 
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