Just, by lifting a tab and pulling on that wire for a sec then push the tab back in place. Interestingly, after driving it for a few miles and letting the transmission warm up, the transmission would shift to first gear normally. According to Kelly Hotrod, it is normally located towards the rear of the transmission on the driver's side. One thing I forgot to mention is that my truck got flooded once in the past year, and i had to get my gas tanks cleaned out and a fuel pump replaced. Hopefully is wasn't totally useless. Alright then, I'll look at the cable to check for corrosion or if its loose when I change the transmission fluid tomorrow as it finally cooled down outside to work on it.
But, when the transmission tries to downshift back to first gear, the transmission takes a few seconds to engage. Our discount used 1988 Ford F-150 Pickup transmissions come directly from a dependable network of modern junk yards. Referring to a transmission applications guide with the model number further identifies the transmission. The C6 has a 17-bolt pan with an S-shaped edge on the rear of the pan cover. .
Identify the transmission model according to the number of pan bolts. Basically, whenever I try to accelerate from a full stop, the transmission does not want to engage first gear. We sell only high quality used Ford F-150 Pickup automatic transmissions, with 1-3 years warranty and free shipping. I want to know the possible causes for this and if there is a solution that does not involve getting my transmission replaced. Shifting to from first to second or higher goes smoothly.
My truck is a V8 5. The plate gives the date of manufacture along with transmission model and suffix numbers. There's a procedure to check it, you can't just check it like you'd do with the engine oil. Identifying 1988 Ford truck automatic transmissions is first tackled by determining the truck model, followed by visual-transmission identification and, if desired, serial-number decoding. The Ford C3 has a 13-bolt pan. If you're still driving it to work and whatnot, stop until you get it figured out.
I will try to check the fluid tomorrow if I have time. Check also our 1988 Ford F-150 Pickup manual transmission catalog. If you don't know look at the trans code on the door tag and find a decoder or post it up here. These transmissions can usually be identified using visual techniques, but serial-number verification against a Ford listing may be necessary depending on the information needed. Second, have you checked the trans fluid? And my transmission guy was going to charge me 150 just to look at it. Locate the transmission name plate. The main factor in 1988 transmission selection is whether the truck has a standard-issue transmission or an optional overdrive unit.
I have a 1988 F150 with an automatic transmission. First off, what trans do you have? Buy a recycled 1988 Ford F-150 Pickup transmission and save thousands of dollars. Buying a used 1988 Ford F-150 Pickup transmission from a non-reliable dealer is an unnecessary risk. Thanks for the reply and on your 1000th post. . . .
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