where can i find a good oe tcs

can i install it myself
what else should i look at before assuming this is the culprit
actron code 653 says tcs did not switch during test a0de/w1995 f150 5.0

 

What is a tcs? I've been working on Fords for a long time, and I've never heard of that part. Is it known by another name? Do you mean tps?

 

Torque converter solenoid?

 

Transmission control switch. What's the problem with the truck? Transmission problems?

 

transmission control switch- truck loses torque at highway cruising speeds maybe its shifting down. when this happens at 60 mph on road engine revs if i dont get foot off accelerator and torque suddenly comes back tranny slams back into gear feels like i got rear ended by a vw.actron code scanner gave code 653 -tcs did not switch during key on engine running self test. where is switch located?

 

call or go to a ford dealer.

i assume you have a e40d, i looked at diagram part list and did not see your tcs listed.

 

aode/w
aode/w

 

do you really mean 4r70w?

anyway, tcs is the switch on the gear shift lever.

 

i think 4r70w and aode/w are same transmission .the tag on side of tranny reads aode/w.im going to shop to have their big scanner check it out. i will post their results when i get back.

 

i seem to remember that a post said that the wiring to the button is very fragile.

i do not feel good today and i am thinking a little slow. too much partying last night that is why if missed your first reference to trans. model.

 

took to shop ran through snap on scanner.he said soelinoid was going bad and said it was an aode service bulliton/recall issue .said ford had been saying that soleinoid had problems and to switch it out with improved solenoid.$400-$500 parts and labor. i had taken it to another shop who said i needed a full rebuild after taking it on a road test but with no scan .i thought that was a load of crap as the truck only has 83500 miles on it.ihave been told that the aode tranny is a good strong transmission . am i right or wrong? i had hoped for 150000 miles out of it before any major overhauls. i take good care of my vehicles.this is totally over my head and i dont want to get ripped off!

 

call your district ford office about recall. you may get lucky.