tranny issues

[vaughn27]

I have 97 f150 4.2l 4r70w tranny 152,000 miles, 2 days ago I noticed that when you put the truck in drive you dont actually feel it go into drive. It takes 2 or 3 seconds and then the rpms drop down after it is put in drive. Also when you slow down and go around a corner after you let off the brake it takes it a second or so to downshift into the lower gear for acceleration. I checked the tranny fluid and it is red and doesnt smell like it is burned. Any suggestions?

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[KingRanchCoy]

Originally Posted by vaughn27

I have 97 f150 4.2l 4r70w tranny 152,000 miles, 2 days ago I noticed that when you put the truck in drive you dont actually feel it go into drive. It takes 2 or 3 seconds and then the rpms drop down after it is put in drive. Also when you slow down and go around a corner after you let off the brake it takes it a second or so to downshift into the lower gear for acceleration. I checked the tranny fluid and it is red and doesnt smell like it is burned. Any suggestions?

Has the filter ever been changed?

[vaughn27]

the filter was changed about 7800 miles ago. Also it does not slip while accelerating but I have been taking it pretty easy since it started. It doesnt hesitate goin from overdrive to the next gear down when going up hills

[vaughn27]

I took my truck to a tranny shop here and they said that the electronic pressure control switch was bad, and probably other things wrong with the transmission. quoted me anywhere from $1200-$1900. Do you guys think it is time to get another truck? I am looking on the internet at a few and would really like the 4.6 and 4 wheel drive.

[glc]

You might be better off doing that, with the gasket problems on the 97 and early 98 4.2's.