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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Torque converter.

I have a 2001 F350 Powerstroke Automatic. for a while now it seems to be vibrating going down the road, now sometimes something is locking up and choking the engine down, like someone is holding a manual in gear. if it is in drive and you put your foot on the brake the truck chokes down, you have to put it in manual to stop. I think the torque converter is locking up, is this something electric locking it or is the torque converter bad.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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It could be electronic, it could be low fluid, a loose internal filter, leaking seals, a worn pump, or a bad converter.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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How would you tell, I had it plugged in, they couldn't find anything electronic wrong.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:50 AM
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Get the Ford shop manual (www.helminc.com) and follow the step by step troubleshooting. It will lead you right to the problem.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Get the Ford shop manual (www.helminc.com) and follow the step by step troubleshooting. It will lead you right to the problem.
Wish I had known about those manuals prior to wasting my money on Chiltons and Hayne's manuals.
 
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