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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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e4od- no OD

I just bought a 1993 f350 crewcab, 7.3 deisel, about a month ago. when I first got it it ran fine, but now its gotten to the point in won't shift in to OD. when it started this problem seems it would shift fine cold, but once it warmed up it would not shift. now it won't shift at all. any ideas? The fluid wasn't burnt or smelled bad, I did do a trans service on it, but that didn't seem to help anything.

 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Do the Speedo and Tach work properly?

Is the fuse that controls the shifter blown, for some reason Fuse #2 is coming to mind, but I know very little about the E4OD, but one of the experts will come on shortly
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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1) Early Black FIPL has High Failure Rate

RECOMMENDATION
Always replace the black colored early FIPL or any colored FIPL having 60 thousand or more miles with the late gray colored FIPL.

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F2TZ-9B989-C

What color is yours......

2) Check all the trans electrical connections especially the one on the right side with the tin cover, remove the tin heat shield, remove the solenoid connector by pushing on the center tab and pulling up on the wire harness. To install push down until a click is heard. Always reinstall the tin heat shield.

Your looking for corroded, bent or missing pins and water etc.......
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Since you said that you looked at the fluid, did you make 100% sure that you checked it's level? E4's are very finicky about how much fluid is in them.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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I had this exact problem and it ended up being a badly scratched 3-4 shift valve. Below a certain operating temperature, it would be like clockwork, but one good hard run up a hill and overdrive would no longer engage until the transmission cooled down again.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Dean88
Do the Speedo and Tach work properly?

Is the fuse that controls the shifter blown, for some reason Fuse #2 is coming to mind, but I know very little about the E4OD, but one of the experts will come on shortly
speedo and tach both working. I'll check fuse #2 today!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by PLC7.3
1) Early Black FIPL has High Failure Rate

RECOMMENDATION
Always replace the black colored early FIPL or any colored FIPL having 60 thousand or more miles with the late gray colored FIPL.

PART NUMBER
F2TZ-9B989-C

What color is yours......

2) Check all the trans electrical connections especially the one on the right side with the tin cover, remove the tin heat shield, remove the solenoid connector by pushing on the center tab and pulling up on the wire harness. To install push down until a click is heard. Always reinstall the tin heat shield.

Your looking for corroded, bent or missing pins and water etc.......
Dude, you lost me, whats a FIPL? I'll get under the truck and check all connections today,would it be a good idea to coat the connections with grease or wd-40 or something?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by EMD_DRIVER
Since you said that you looked at the fluid, did you make 100% sure that you checked it's level? E4's are very finicky about how much fluid is in them.
checked and recheck the fluid, its dead on.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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just to let everyone one know I'm a ford newbie, been driving a 95 z-71 since it was new, I bought a 27 foot formula boat and the old chevy just doesn't seem to be up to the job. I got a real deal on the ford, its not a show piece, but its really solid with no rust. and when the trans was shifting right it was a joy to drive.
 
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Originally Posted by alabama madman
Dude, you lost me, whats a FIPL? I'll get under the truck and check all connections today,would it be a good idea to coat the connections with grease or wd-40 or something?

The FIPL is the same thing as a throttle position sensor. It's located on the driver's side of the IP.

You would be better to get some silicone contact grease from any auto parts store. Clean all the contacts and coat them with it.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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the fipl is grey, I've checked all trans connection and found no water, bent or rusted pins, I coated the pins with silicone contact grease, fuse #2 looks good, I did notice after checking everything that the od light on the shifter is flashing, and if you push it it still flashes, any ideas?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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The flashing is because there are error codes stored in your PCM. Read the codes and see what the problem(s) is/are.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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I'll have to track down a scanner tomorrow and see what comes up, thank to everyone for all the help so far.
 
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All you need is a test light and a piece of jumper wire..
 
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Here are a couple of pics, to show you how to pull the codes. You will need to hold the throttle pedal to the floor, or you will get a FIPL out of range error.



 
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