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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Transmission Troubles

I have a 79 f-100 with an auto transmission. I recently been having problems with the transmission. You can feel the transmission shift through the gears but it will only drive in reverse. Any suggestions what might be wrong?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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no ideas? or is it new transmission time?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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What trans? fluid check? filter plugged? Condition of fluid will give you an idea whether or not to drop pan..I know on a C-4 if fluid (Type F) is low it will only work in rev. Could try band(s) adjustment. If all fails- new trans.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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I believe this is a C6, if I drop the pan and change filter how much fluid will the transmission hold?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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If your fluid is full make sure you smell it. If it smells burnt time for repairs. As far as how much it holds you better make sure what it is first then look in any older ford manual and you should be able to find it.
 
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