When adding transmission fluid to your F-150, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid capacity is reached quickly and it is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. So I don't know if this had anything to do or it was just sludge blocking the filter. I have cleaned everything and watched videos on how to do a proper fluid and filter change. Keep me posted and good luck, be glad to help. You'll want to test the fluid while it's warm if your truck is in driveable condition. Don't know if problem is coincidental or something I did. I got a lot of confusing information on the internet.
Had to stop and start the engine several times to make it, and the xmission slipped and struggled up the hill. Turned vehicle off, waited a few minutes and it worked till I got it home. Cancel the last posting, I didn't fix the transmission by changing out the fluid and filter. Transmissions have a pretty high tolerance for abuse, but only if their cooling systems are working. Transmission shifts smoothly warm or cold. Tried again in the afternoon, and was left stranded at the traffic light.
However, newer truck models with the 6R80 will have a hidden dipstick located on the actual transmission body. I have cleaned everything and watched videos on how to do a proper fluid and filter change. The price points, parts selections for all years, always free shipping, customer secrvice and techinical service is honestly second to none on the web. When shopping for a replacement Ford F-150 5-speed transmission, look for a model with new band linings and friction clutch plates. However in the process I found that the connector to the device that mounts on the transmisson near the shifter and connects to the computer was missing the lock down tabs and was somewhat loose. And since you have the trans pan out see if there is shiny brass or metal shaving in the pan if there is you are dealing with a internal transmission failure Posted on Nov 05, 2012 I am in the process of flushing the transmission. I have absolutely no complaints about this product.
Jun 01, 2009 if youve got transmission fluid in it and it wont do anything it is a bad transmission, if it isnt shifting in a correct order then your then your modulator valve is unhooked, bad, or isnt on it and you have to buy one for about twenty dollars or so i think. Secure your new Ford F150 automatic transmission parts through AutoZone today and take advantage of free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing during your next visit, as well as access to our handy Loan-a-Tool program for quick installation. Your transmission fluid should be in this range when cold. The modulator valve is what tells the transmission when to shift and what gear to shift to. You need to fix your Ford F-150 transmission before your pickup goes out of action. There is no magnet in the pan, but I did not see any signs of metal whatsoever. No problems with transmission at all until I changed out the engine oil sending unit.
If you are having problems with the transmission in your F-150, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. Your dipstick will have both cold and hot level indicators. A squealing sound that occurs when the clutch pedal is depressed and held is usually caused by a bad pilot bearing or bushing. Have you tried to shift your Super Duty into gear but it just won't budge? This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 1994 Ford F-150. Your Ford-150 or Super Duty transmission needs extra attention at least every 2 years or every 30,000 miles. Had to stop and start the engine several times to make it, and the xmission slipped and struggled up the hill. The other beauty is that you can view several pics of the products and see the products on customer cars and read those same customers reviews.
Also was making that whining noise, similiar to the fuel pump but from the transmission. Use the lever inside the vehicle, pop the hood and secure the hood with the interior prop. The cheaper way to change the transmission fluid is to have a transmission shop flush it out with a transmission flush system that connects to the high pressure side transmission line and it replaces the old oil with new one and check the transmission line pressure too. I took the truck for a test drive in the morning and everything ok for about 10 miles. If it's an automatic, there is an transmission filter that need to be changed if it's been there long enough. Dirty fluid can cause issues ranging from a check engine light to damaged transmission internals. It should be either bright red, or in some cases, nearly clear.
Your shifts will be firm and velvet smooth. Now, either on the top or on the side of the differential is a screw off type plug. Manufactured with high-viscosity, premium-quality, hydroprocessed base oils and specially formulated performance additives, Motorcraft Mercon® V transmission fluid provides excellent shifting characteristics at high and low ambient temperatures, excellent thermal resistance, oxidation resistance and good low temperature fluidity. If the transmission fluid level on your F-150 is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. It is located on either side of the transmission depending on the model, Im not sure which side your perticular model be on but it looks like a spark advance. Late model F-150's with the 6R80 have a short dipstick accessible on the transmission.
Motorcraft automatic transmission fluid with Mercon® V provides superior wear protection and inhibits the formation of gum, sludge, lacquer and foam. Can I used this transmission fluid on my 2003 ford cobra. An overheating transmission can be the first warning sign to a disastrous outcome if not properly diagnosed and fixed. I have to go up a big hill to get home. The solenoid is kikcing the pinion out but there is no contact being made to turn the starter motor. Heat and broken parts will shorten the life of your fluid, but in general, your transmission fluid will last the life of your truck.
It had no problem up the hill earlier this day. You must have shifted several tons of cargo in your tough F-150, but the master of towing is sounding a little shaky when it tries to shift gears. Motorcraft Mercon V provided great protection. I have fixed the problem. However there was about a half a cup of black sludge that had accumulated in the bottom of the pan, and the filter looked clogged. Shop the extensive inventory of and! If the truck has recently been in use, the engine will be warm and could possibly cause a minor burn.