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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Transmission has no reverse

I have a 2000 E350 with a 5.4L and auto tranny. I know it isn't an F-series but I am sure they have the same drive train. Anyway I bought it at an auction and haven't even seen it yet. They said that it doesn't go into reverse. Wondering if anyone has any ideas of where to start looking when I pick it up. Hoping that it is something simple or electrical. Also what tranny is in there and what other vehicles was it in, in the event that I need to look around for a different tranny to put in there.

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Duksrule
I have a 2000 E350 with a 5.4L and auto tranny. I know it isn't an F-series but I am sure they have the same drive train. Anyway I bought it at an auction and haven't even seen it yet. They said that it doesn't go into reverse. Wondering if anyone has any ideas of where to start looking when I pick it up. Hoping that it is something simple or electrical. Also what tranny is in there and what other vehicles was it in, in the event that I need to look around for a different tranny to put in there.

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Most likely you have a E40D tranny. First thing to do is see if when you put the shifter to 1 not Drive it moves. If not the planitary gear is probubly gone and needs rebuilt or replace. If moves then have scanned. Could be electronic. Those are pretty tough tranny's.

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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Looking at the online salvage yard they list the transmission as a 4R100
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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my f250 woild do it now and then . ended up being the torque converter.complete rebuid of the tranny.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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lookin around 2k average for a trans rebuild ill bet!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ALASKAN 13B
Most likely you have a E40D tranny.
It's a 4R100. 1998 was the last year for the E4OD.

Originally Posted by ALASKAN 13B
Could be electronic.
There is nothing electronic that can prevent reverse engagement. It has to be something mechanical.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Thanks all. I will start looking for a used tranny. I bought this to flip it so there is no expensive rebuild in the cards. I think the fuel pump is shot too. It will start with started fluid but not on its own. Checked the shut off switch and it is good.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Can anyone point me to a list of what vehicles had this transmission? I am sure a F-truck or expedition of the same time would have it but what about cars? Explorer with V-8? Will be looking for a used tranny just wondering what I can look in. Thanks for the help
 
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