04' 2 ~ 3 shift problems

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Jul 15, 2006 | 12:59 AM

Casey02L

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04' 2 ~ 3 shift problems

04' 4x4 F250 auto; every 2 to 3 shift I get this bad studder/jerking of the transmision shift. Truck has been doing it for a while; just not I have a programmer and notice it more. Once I also had it where it didn't want to shift out of 2nd to 3rd till I let out.

Has anyone had this problem/what was the fix?

Jul 15, 2006 | 09:13 AM

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You need to have the transmission looked at. Looks like a solenoid is not working right. Your dealer can run a pressure check to make sure.

Jul 15, 2006 | 01:32 PM

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Well; problem is the truck is modded, and lifted. So they are going to blame all that. It's only the 2~3 shift; would it be that solenoid to where I could just buy and replace that myself?

Jul 15, 2006 | 02:17 PM

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A lazy or stuck solenoid is not because of any modifications. Will be cheaper in the long run to have it diagnosed first. Throwing parts at it is expensive.

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Jul 15, 2006 | 02:19 PM

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You could have a wiring issue in the trans. Remove your tuning, the lift can stay.

Jul 15, 2006 | 03:43 PM

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Hmmm; well. I have a tuner and exhaust on the truck. Also a CCV mod. If I could come up with a likely single part I would rather change it myself than take it to a dealer. Not to mention I hate someone else working on my truck; more usually gets screwed up than fixed.