EO4D Shifting Problems - Solenoid?

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Jan 10, 2010 | 10:08 PM

pickncrew

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EO4D Shifting Problems - Solenoid?

'96 F350 4X4 E04D Auto Transmission is having problems all a sudden. First off I noticed it was hard putting in gear even after stepping on the brake, almost like I have to force it. Then I got it in gear and as soon as I put it in D or R, it stalls. So I left it alone and came back after an hour and then I was able to get it in gear but seems 1st and 4th gear are gone... only 2nd and 3rd are working plus reverse.

If I put it in D it does not take off very fast... so I am thinking it might be in 3rd at that point. I detect no different in 1st or 2nd when I manual shift it. Plus it is not going in 4th (OD) now at highway speeds. Also I noticing when I'm putting it in Reverse it seems to be harsh and slams in gear.

Could this be the shift solenoid causing this? Appreciate any feedback...

Thanks...

Jan 11, 2010 | 06:55 AM

jr32560

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pull codes 1st -should tell ya were to look

Jan 11, 2010 | 05:25 PM

fmr9

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First off I noticed it was hard putting in gear even after stepping on the brake, almost like I have to force it.

This sounds like a linkage problem, not a transmission problem.
The E4od is entirely electronically controlled. The linkage position is sensed by a switch then that puts the tranny in different gears. MLPS is the switch, but I don't think that is your problem. Need to fix the linkage issue first. Other symptoms may disapear.
Good Luck Frank