Likes Likes:  0
Thanks Thanks:  0
HaHa HaHa:  0
Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: Truck trans ?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Weddington NC
    Posts
    3,307
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Truck trans ?


    I have an 04 f150 auto trans, seems to drive fine forward, but put it in reverse and it will move, but give it some gas and it just revs up with no increase in speed.
    Any ideas? I checked the fluid and it's pink and doesn't stink like it's burnt.
    The truck has 160K on the original trans. Adjustment or rebuild?

  2. #2
    jigflinger is offline Crappie.com Legend * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Cabot, AR
    Posts
    6,541
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Change the filter and fluid first.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Tn
    Posts
    4,383
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    MAKE sure you use the correct ATF fluid
    GO BIG ORANGE !

    I meant to behave, but there were just way too many other options available at the time.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Weddington NC
    Posts
    3,307
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Thanks guys I'm going to run it in this week and get it checked then if it needs O/H I'll try to get it in Thanksgiving week. I have one person off then.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    ga
    Posts
    152
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Don't know anything about that trans but I have a 93 GMC 4x4 that the trans would kick out of gear like you put it in neutral. Turned out to be a speed sensor wire that was broken down internally. No visible signs outside, had to probe to find it. Of course this was after installing new speed sensor- just my luck. My son still drives truck to this day and it runs great. Just something you might check.....

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Weddington NC
    Posts
    3,307
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Since these Transmissions went electronic I'm at a loss. I plan to have it checked out this week.
    Thanks for the ideas

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Southeast MO (The Bootheel)
    Posts
    958
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by ScooperDude View Post
    I have an 04 f150 auto trans, seems to drive fine forward, but put it in reverse and it will move, but give it some gas and it just revs up with no increase in speed.
    Any ideas? I checked the fluid and it's pink and doesn't stink like it's burnt.
    The truck has 160K on the original trans. Adjustment or rebuild?
    Not sure about the transmission but if you have the 5.4 motor you need to be leary. My 04 is getting a new motor as we speak. Bought it about a year and half ago and it has always had a "ticking" noise which multiple people told me was "normal". I am no mechanic by any means so I just took them at their word...sure wish now I would have had it check out or started reading some forums. Now that I have had my issues I see that everyone in the world was talking about it online!! Day late and dollar short again in my case. Seems 04-07 year models with the 5.4 had a terrible time with cam phasers and mine shot craps a couple weeks ago. Mine did enough damage that a new motor was going to be better money spent than fixing the phaser problem. I know that may not be the issue with yours but when I saw the year model it made me shiver a bit!! HA!!

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    East Peoria IL.
    Posts
    4,898
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    You sure it works well in forward gears?
    Filter and oil change will NOT fix transmission problems. The transmission is a closed loop system. The only thing to plug up a filter is transmission parts (Seals and clutch packs). If the filter is plugged, you got bigger problems.

    It may be as simple as a loose wire or broken solenoid? However based on your description of the problem, it could be a clutch pack that is toast and a rebuild is needed. Some power in reverse typically means everything is working, however there isn't enough force for the clutch pack to engage properly. Could be the fault of a solenoid, or worn out clutch pack. Not sure on that particular tranny, however most reverse clutch packs are the same as the 2/4 forward clutch pack on 4 speed transmissions. Reverse is engaged by a sun gear. If the 2/4 clutch pack is the problem you will have a hard shift from first to third, skipping second completely. Did you hear a load snap before it stopped working in reverse?

    Did you say the tranny fluid has an odor? like a burnt smell? if so, she is toast. If not, a rebuild may not be needed, unless the sun gear is toast.
    HOI Crappie Club
    Where family and friends come to compete for a little more than bragging rights.

    Quick, someone teach me how to fish so I can win this tournament!!!

  9. #9
    jigflinger is offline Crappie.com Legend * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Cabot, AR
    Posts
    6,541
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Said it doesn't smell bad.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Weddington NC
    Posts
    3,307
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Fluid was pink and no stink.
    It went in this am they called Trans had metal parts in pan it's toast
    I went with the factory rebuild be shop rebuild 3 year 100k warranty.
    It's a small block, and seems to run good.
    It's a work truck that doesn't haul much weight.
    Heres hoping it works out
    Thanks again for the comments I was hoping for a solenoid problem no such luck

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

BACK TO TOP