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Why does my F-150 shift from 5th to 4th gear?

Why does my F-150 shift from 5th to 4th gear?

Downshifting: When cruising in 5th gear, and I press the accelerator, the transmission clunks very loudly as it shifts down to 4th. It also does this when transmission downshifts as I accelerate in on ramp to highway. I took it to 2 dealers and they couldn’t find a problem.

Why does my Ford F-150 shift when I take off?

This is an intermittent problem. Taking off: When taking off it feels like transmission is slipping a little and causes hesitation. Downshifting: When cruising in 5th gear, and I press the accelerator, the transmission clunks very loudly as it shifts down to 4th. It also does this when transmission downshifts as I accelerate in on ramp to highway.

Why is my Ford F-150 stuck in 1st gear?

See all problems of the 2012 Ford F-150 . Transmission is getting stuck in 1st gear. The speedometer is not working when this happens. The vehicle is not showing any mechanical problem lights on the dash. The truck s a supercab lariat limited 6 speed 4×4, awd.

What kind of transmission does a Ford F-150 have?

Dealer stated the truck has a 10 speed transmission and they are “squirrely” and that is just how they are. 11/13/2019 from 20-30 mph 3rd to 4th didnt shift , was between gears stuck in road , then would not go into reverse , when did slammed in to gear , sounded like something hammering in transmission. Vehicle has 33,339 miles on it.

Why does my Ford F-150 shift into 1st gear?

The transmission shifted into 1st gear causing the rear tires to skid and rear of the vehicle to swerve. This lasted only a few seconds before the transmission shifted back into 6th gear. While approaching a red light the transmission shifted again into 1st gear causing the RPM’s to jump.

What happens if you downshift a Ford F-150?

If you’re driving slow that’s probably not a big deal, but such a downshift at higher speeds could cause a loss of traction, since the wheels simply can’t turn fast enough. That could cause the truck to skid out of control, which obviously increases the risk of a crash. This problem may have already caused accidents.

What should I do if my truck won’t shift?

If your truck has trouble shifting into other gears, or other shift lever weirdness, it might need some adjustment. The Transmission Range Sensor might be damaged. If it is, your truck should give you a check engine light. Replace it if necessary. Figure 3. This is the gear selector lever on the Torqueshift transmission for Super Duties.

Can a car shift gears without a downshift solenoid?

Downshift solenoids are an important transmission component, and without them, the vehicle will not be able to shift gears properly, sometimes even to the point of rendering the car undriveable.

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Ruth Doyle