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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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strange shifting

i got a 99 250 2wd my company truck and when u put her in reverse it takes a good 5 seconds for her to kick in. just in curiousity anybody know why she does that?
 
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Old May 3, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bigmem124
i got a 99 250 2wd my company truck and when u put her in reverse it takes a good 5 seconds for her to kick in. just in curiousity anybody know why she does that?
Only in reverse? Usually a lag in an auto is due to a low fluid level.
 
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I agree with Joe_D. Sounds like low or possibly very old fluid. Might be time for a top-off or flush-and-fill.
 
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i'll tell the boss thanks guys!
 
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