1998 F150 Transmission Slip

1998 FORD F-150
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BASKETJUNKIE
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98 F150 2wd with 4.2L V6 with 76k mostly in-town miles. When shifting from 2nd to 3rd, the transmission seems to slip and the engine revs. After 2-4 seconds the upshift occurs. Problem does not occur when Overdrive is off and then manually engaged. Local garage tells me I need a new transmission. Telling me 3rd gear is "gone". Hoping it's something more basic.
Aug 31, 2007 at 8:36 PM
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MERLIN2021
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A lot depends if you have other synptoms, Does the truck have the check engine light on? Does the speedometer bounce? There is a TSB on your truck for the speedo drive gear...and one for an overfill condition, check the fluid level, and resolve if needed!
Sep 1, 2007 at 9:01 AM