No codes being thrown so I'm at a loss as to diagnose whether one is going south. The cause is due to Ford's stupid sloppy ass programming that allows torque converter slippage when it is supposed to lock. Unless you are constantly watching your speedometer instead of the road , your speed is probably going to drift up and down a bit. They were supposed to all be. This was traced back to a light film of corrosion on a coil wire. Only seems to affects shifts between 45-55 mph and only under light throttle.
Are you suddenly losing power? Most lift kits come with shims to offset this issue. Is your transmission shifting so hard it's giving you whiplash while it rows through the gears? Over time, the heat and movement of the transmission will break your fluid down. This article applies to the F-150 2004-2014 and F-250. Given the issues with spark plugs breaking and the threads in the heads stripping out, I think I'll let the professionals with the tools work on this one. So I guess the others need to be replaced. It also happens every time if going through a school zone at 35ish for a while, then trying to speed up. If the vehicle is fuel injected and hasen't been se … rviced recently you may want to have this checked out.
Thought I felt a few misses, but nothing like what it was doing before. Another common problem with Ford modular V8 engines is misfires. One, at the factory they mixed 2 double platinum plugs with 2 single platinum the doubles were stopped mfg by motorcraftafter a while but I would not think mixing the two was a good idea. He said he believed it was a misfire. If at the very least I, or someone else can't figure out the issue highly unlikely I will find the issue in the Ford Repair Manual in the tool crib at work. Pro Tip If you think the pinion angle may be the problem, your local driveshaft shop should definitely be able to confirm whether it is or isn't.
My mechanic was very specific though——don't waste your time with non-Motorcraft coils. Figure out what could be going wrong with your Ford F-150 or F-250's transmission before throwing money at the problem. Summary: Cd or cd6 radio overheating. . The first is a damaged torque converter which will require a transmission rebuild to replace it. There are quite a few possibilities, so it becomes a process of elimination.
I have the same car. At first I thought our power-steering pump was going, or the transmission was whining. The closer the fluid's color is to pink, the better its condition. What does this have to do with humid areas? Be careful not to over-tighten anything or strip any screws. I had that whining noise and it … was the alternator making the noise through the radio. Have a transmission warning light on? The gears, clutches, and valving of a transmission will damage themselves if you have anything other than transmission fluid in the transmission.
However there are some ways to help check if this is the cause of your problem. Wipe some of the dipstick's fluid onto a white paper towel or rag to check its color. At 148,000, coil pack and plug on 7. Also, whoever youre taking your vehicle too is either a really shitty mechanic, or not a mechanic at all. They are overviews of different possible solutions. At 101,000, coil pack and plug on 5. It still ran similarly at 100,000 when I decided to change plugs.
You can test by taking about 200 or so pounds off and seeing if it goes away. Most often this happens when traveling down the interstate when air flow into the motor is relatively slow. I'm just going to set aside a little cash over the next few months and have the remaining original coil packs replaced when the next one goes out. I always recommend trying to Google search for the code first. Your local auto parts store will normally pull the codes for you for free. This article applies to the F-150 and F-250 Super Duty 2004 - 2014.
I will check that out. Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, U. Pressure that's too low indicates a leak, or low fluid levels. This issue seems to be primarily from humid states like Texas and Florida. Without being there to diagnose it myself, I'd guess torque converter shudder. Hopefully you pulled through that parking spot! Ford has a growing issue here with more and more owners encountering this problem and they say they are working on a solution.
Step 4 - Perform a line pressure test The specified pressure range for each transmission will vary depending on your transmission as well as the gear position. There you are, charging up an on-ramp in your F-150 or F-250 Super Duty when your transmission suddenly decides to transmit your engine's power into violent shaking. The engine vacuum in cruise mode will take care of the rest. Given the issues with spark plugs breaking and the threads in the heads stripping out, I think I'll let the professionals with the tools work on this one. Now use an automotive vacuum line hose to connect the nozzle to the intake manifold downstream of the throttle plate.
If the fluid is low, top it off using the proper fluid and then check for leaks. I should not need to stress that going on the cheap for replacement spark plugs is a bad idea, as you will not want to do it again any time soon. I will look at that data set when I go home this evening and see what it reads. This will require you to rebuild the transmission and, probably, replace the radiator. The stock programming also unlocks the converter when you tip in your throttle, which is why the shudder goes away when you stab the throttle. When the air is cooled below its dewpoint airborne moisture will begin to condense out of the airflow.