transmissio

[97expo4x4]

Hey guys Ive got a 97 5.4 4x4 and the transmission does not go into 3rd or 4th gear. If I put into drive it drives fine, just no 3rd or 4th. I can switch manually from 1st to 2nd. There is no grinding or noises. It seems like the truck isint even trying to change gear.



Any helps on this would be great I don't want to burn it up any worse so it will be sitting in the driveway until I can fix it.

 

[RobertNol]

I read something about this when I had my speed sensor disconnected on my Expy. But I can't find it again. I'm sure someone will have an idea..

 

[FordandPolaris]

Have you checked the fluid level? Not to sound like an ass, but low ATF levels cause the transmission to not shift into high gears. Otherwise I had my truck get funny on me last summer, it would shift into reverse fine, but would not engage drive. Brought it to the tranny shop, and he pulled off the pan, saw nothing bad, put it back on, and it worked fine. Cost a couple hundred bucks to have him look at it, might be worth looking into.

 

[97expo4x4]

Yeah I have checked my fluid level.... Actually it was a little low and I added 2 qaurts but still won't shift. Idk if maybe it could take a minute to set in because I have only drove it once and that was right after I added fluids?

 

[97expo4x4]

Update...

I just descovered that my vss is broken at the top of the rear diff.. From what I read that would cause the speedo to not work but mine does... Could this be the cause of the transmission not shifting into 3rd or 4th? Also I pulled off the oil pan and it was spotless. No metal flakes or anything. So hopefully that means no internal damage...

 

[97expo4x4]

So I just replaced the vss. And nothing... I've still got the ABS light if that makes any difference.. I hope some one can chime in and help me. I'm defiantly not a trannsmission mechanic but it doesn't slip and there is nothing in the pan so I don't think the clutches are burnt up...

Some one please help!!!

 

[97expo4x4]

So I got it fixed turned out to be the transmission range sensor.

Took a little but atleast I've got a new CSS and shifter solenoids and a new trs! Lol