Sputters when trying to accelerate will not go over 20 mph

2006 FORD EXPEDITION
290,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LATARA LVNMYBABIES USHER-WHIGHAM
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I drove my truck 30 minutes away from my house. it drove find. I got back home had to stop at red light once I went to take off my truck wouldn't go over 20 mph it sputters as I gave it gas, so I cruise home doing 20 mph when cruising and it hit 25 mph truck would rev unnnnnn sound when I dropped back down to 20 ride smooth. please help me. is this my fuel pump or transmission? as I can't replace transmission. I'm so hoping it is not the transmission. Please help me I'm a single mother of six.
Oct 25, 2019 at 9:01 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Did you check the fluid level in the transmission?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

How long since you changed the fluid and filter in the transmission?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Are there any codes set for a check engine light?

Roy
Oct 26, 2019 at 5:51 AM
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LATARA LVNMYBABIES USHER-WHIGHAM
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It has been a while since filter has been change. fluids look okay. Have to take it to shop at 1:00. I was going to ask him to check everything. will get back with you ASAP. thanks for replying.
Oct 26, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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LATARA LVNMYBABIES USHER-WHIGHAM
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Check engine light is not on.
Oct 26, 2019 at 8:33 AM
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Okay. Keep me updated.

Roy
Oct 26, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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Did you post a response? I got an email for a response but nothing showed up.

Roy
Oct 27, 2019 at 5:21 AM