How to Troubleshoot a Ford Truck Transmission
The transmission on your Ford truck should last at least 60,000 miles. However, if you are especially unlucky, you may experience problems before then. Problems with a Ford truck transmission are normally associated with low transmission fluid levels. However, since many Ford trucks are used for heavy-duty hauling, you may experience transmission problems that stem from regular use. Before having any work done on the transmission, however, you should troubleshoot the problem.
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Instructions
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Start the truck's engine and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature. Normal operating temperature is when the needle on the temperature gauge on the dash sits between the upper and lower marks on the gauge.
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Open the hood and pull the transmission dipstick out of the back of the engine.
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Check the oil level on the dipstick. The oil level should be between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick. If it is not, then you will need to fill the transmission with fluid until the oil level is between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick.
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Shift the Ford truck into gear. If there are any clunking noises when you do this, you may need to have your transmission mounts tightened.
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Check for transmission slippage. If you find it difficult to stay in gear while driving, your clutch may be burned out. The clutch will need to be replaced.
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Check for transmission gear grinding. Grinding gears indicate damaged synchronizers or chipped transmission teeth. This problem needs to be handled by a professional transmission shop.
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Tips & Warnings
For specific information about your Ford truck's transmission, consult the particular vehicle's manual.
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just swapped a E40D from a '91 fullsize bronco4x4 to '91 f150 4x4 both with efi 302. transmission worked fine in bronco but wont shift by itself in f150.
