1996 f150 E40D overdrive when cold question
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1996 f150 E40D overdrive when cold question
Hey All,
I've got an opportunity to pick up a 96 F-150, 351, E40D, Supercab for a song.
I've been picking the guys brain quite a bit before I even go to look at it to make sure I'm not making a tripfor nothing.
Truck has 133k on the odo.
When asked about the trans he said "the trans doesnt want to go in od when it is cold but when it warms up it works perfect"
Any thoughts on this ?
Does that typically mean the trans is on it's way out ?
Thanks, Dan
I've got an opportunity to pick up a 96 F-150, 351, E40D, Supercab for a song.
I've been picking the guys brain quite a bit before I even go to look at it to make sure I'm not making a tripfor nothing.
Truck has 133k on the odo.
When asked about the trans he said "the trans doesnt want to go in od when it is cold but when it warms up it works perfect"
Any thoughts on this ?
Does that typically mean the trans is on it's way out ?
Thanks, Dan
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It is an auto with 133. It is on its way out. It may not go for another 20 or 70, but an auto in a truck will not last forever.
If you are getting a good deal on a truck, a trans is not that expensive.
Mike
If you are getting a good deal on a truck, a trans is not that expensive.
Mike
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From: Chippewa Falls, WI
My 94 with the E4OD won't go into overdrive when EXTREMELY cold either. If i pull onto the highway it takes a couple of minutes before it will shift. The tach will show about 2800-3000 then drop down to 2100 or a little lower depending on my speed. I read somewhere that it won't shift in until the transmission reaches a specific temperature. (it might have been here on the forum someplace)
Mine has done it since I bought it with 61000 now I have 102 and no problems. Od works perfectly after it warms up for a couple of minutes.
Unless it takes an unusually long time to shift or has any other problems I wouldn't worry.
Mine has done it since I bought it with 61000 now I have 102 and no problems. Od works perfectly after it warms up for a couple of minutes.
Unless it takes an unusually long time to shift or has any other problems I wouldn't worry.
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