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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Transmission will not downshift

I have a 1997 Ford F-350 with auto transmission. When I stop the truck, the transmission will not downshift. I can pull lever down to 1 position and it will shift to first gear, and will shift up from there on. I have to pull lever down to 1 ever time I stop for transmission to downshift. Any ideas what is causing this problem?
 

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Try removing and reinstalling all of the electrical connections on the trans. Maybe a lose or bad connection, especially the TRS Trans Range Selector. Its on the driver side of the tranny. The shift cable is attached to it.

How long has it been since a tranny fluid and filter change?
 
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Originally Posted by vip09
I have a 1997 Ford F-350 with auto transmission. When I stop the truck, the transmission will not downshift. I can pull lever down to 1 position and it will shift to first gear, and will shift up from there on. I have to pull lever down to 1 ever time I stop for transmission to downshift. Any ideas what is causing this problem?
Have you checked the VSS sender on the rear axle?
 
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