A/T shift priblem
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A/T shift priblem
MY Auto 95 350 (7.3), after several hrs of pulling 25' Rv has had a problem, pulling in ov/dr, at about 40 to 45 mph, it begins to free spool, like it wanted to downshift but couldn't, I coast a little ways, then give it some pedal, and then it engauges, hard, like a racecar A/T with a stiff shift kit. During this The OFF lite is blinking. what should I look at? Is there a shift can like on fox mustangs? Took it to one shop, no codes, didn't have time to leave it with them.
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at about 40 to 45 mph, it begins to free spool, like it wanted to downshift but couldn't, I coast a little ways, then give it some pedal, and then it engauges, hard, like a racecar A/T with a stiff shift kit. During this The OFF lite is blinking. what should I look at?
Took it to one shop, no codes
Doesn't sound likely not with the OD light flashing, what method/reader did they use to attempt to pull the codes?
When pulling a load like that you should be lock out O/D. I always do when pulling our 30 footer and would even with a smaller/lighter model.
I have a small hallmark tool trailer, I don't lock out O/D with it but its right around 3K. However if I find myself in a fairly hilly area and it tends to cause it dropping in and out of O/D, I lock it out until I return to fairly flat terrain again.
Anyway try pulling the codes again, Ford Fuel Injection How To Run a Self-Test no "reader" needed.
Post back with whatever you find out.
Took it to one shop, no codes
Doesn't sound likely not with the OD light flashing, what method/reader did they use to attempt to pull the codes?
When pulling a load like that you should be lock out O/D. I always do when pulling our 30 footer and would even with a smaller/lighter model.
I have a small hallmark tool trailer, I don't lock out O/D with it but its right around 3K. However if I find myself in a fairly hilly area and it tends to cause it dropping in and out of O/D, I lock it out until I return to fairly flat terrain again.
Anyway try pulling the codes again, Ford Fuel Injection How To Run a Self-Test no "reader" needed.
Post back with whatever you find out.
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I figured it be by the drivers side hood hinge just like the gasers?
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At that very spot, where it shows the self test plug hole, I have a ground wire bolted on. Guess I'll run it by that shop again today or tomorrow The code reader he used, I remeber it pluged under the dash, he said it cost 5 grand...?. If I remember right it started the truck, revs the engine, does all kinds o'stuff.
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The code turned out to be Speed Sensor failure (at rearend) But I had that replaced about a yr ago. So I climb under the truck and sure nuff the clip stays are broke, and the clip is only half way on, Pushed it back in .
