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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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transmission problems

I have an 89 f150 with a 5.o l i took it to the shop with only 1 & 2 working & was told the 3-4 accumulator piston was missing. I then read that in 89 they did away with the 3-4 piston. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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i had something simalar happen to me not to long ago. all my gears dropped all i had was first and second and i would slip in and out of 3rd i mean i would bump on third and it was gone. i just pulled the tranny and replaced it. Hope your not having the same thing with your though
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...pros-here.html Have a read through this thread. May help.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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thanks for the info. My brothers swaped trany's with another 89 it was working great before but now only goes to 2nd gear then nothing. i took it to the shop cuz i figured they didn't hook it up right lol
 
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