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Need help on a 97 Powerstroke.....

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Old 03-06-2010, 12:29 AM
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Need help on a 97 Powerstroke.....

My dads truck keeps jumping in and out of overdrive. He says it does it randomly and stays in/out of overdrive for sometimes days. Any ideas?
1997 Ford F250 Ex-cab Powerstroke turbo diesel
Over 200,000mi
 
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Old 03-06-2010, 01:06 AM
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first and foremost welcome to fte!
look here, this may be helpful >>>click me softly<<<
thanks again to drrxr!
i'm sure some other guys will chime in with useful ideas.
 
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Old 03-06-2010, 01:11 AM
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and try a look here >>>click<<< under group 7 transmission
this may also contain some information.
 
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Also check connections on third brake light. If it is loose or burned out it plays havoc with the shifting on E4OD.
 
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Really? Seems odd, but i've seen alot more crazy crap than that with vehicles.
Oh, Michaloco, thanks for the links. Its alot of stuff to go through.
Any more suggestions?
 


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