I have a 2001 SuperCrew 2WD 5.4L with approximately 1200 miles on it so far. I started my day, backed out of my driveway and then proceeded to work. I noticed that for the first ½ mile at 25 mph or less, my engine was running louder and over 2000 rpm. I also noticed that the transmission wasn’t shifting from second into third. The morning temperature was 65 F. I have always noticed the engine revs higher for less then a minute after it is started, but I have never had a shift problem.

It has only happened once. Maybe it’s just a one-time glitch.

Has anyone else experienced this?

 

Not me. Better let the dealer look at it.

PS catch a 3 wire

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2001 SuperCrew Lariat 4X4
Amazon green, med parchment inside,5.4L,limited slip,skid plates,C3 tow package,leather,capt chairs,6CD.
Mods: K&N air filter,SuperChip,Westin black nerfs,Fumo oil drain valve,foglight switch mod + 9005 bulbs,Catch-all mats, Husky mud flaps
Soon: catback+FIPK or Ravin 77, line-x,more later

 

Didn't have a problem with it 'sticking' in gear, mine was a shudder around 30 mph (idling in traffic). Had the orange transmission TSB sticker on the outside of the case. Ford replaced trans, driveshaft (new, off assembly line - not remanufactured). 2,100 miles. Drives like a different truck. Took about 6 days. Ford picked up my rent car.
Good luck.

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2001 F150 Supercrew 4X2 (Gen III), Lariat, Arizona Beige Metallic, 5.4L, Towing Package, 3.55 LSD, Moonroof, Captains Chairs, Premium Sound, Extender
Ordered 12/14/2000, Received 2/9/2001 Life is Good...
Modifications:
Line X bedliner, Ford factory splashguards, Black Westin Step Bars, Aux Back Up Lights, Advance Cover folding hard cover, Extender Lock, New Factory Ford transmission (replaced at 2100 miles)

 

Mine did something similar. I was getting on the highway and when i gave some gas it went into 1st, i was going about 20mph. When it was time for 2nd it just went on in 1st gear, i let off and coasted for about 100ft then tried to accelerate again and it shifted hard into second. No probs since.

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2001 SuperCrew ORP 5.4L Gen I
MODS-Ramsey Brush Guard and Pro Plus 9000 winch, MAAP steps, Airaid, True Duals w/ 50 series muffs, Line-x, bugflector, and huskyliners.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1508480&a=11420452&f=0

 

I had a "no reverse problem" on mine about a month ago on cold mornings. It would take about 30 seconds to one minute to engage. I took it in to the dealer but there was no trouble found. Haven't had the problem lately. I do have a lumpy idle though.
I'm hoping its just breakin in..
2k miles

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2001 F150 Lariat SuperCrew Gen III White Exterior, Medium Parchment Leather Captains Chairs, 4x4 w/slappin 5.4L V8 3.55LS 6750# GVWR Package
Class III Tow Pkg w/1.42 Radiator
Sliding rear window
6 CD changer
Mods:
Huskey Liners,
Chrome Stainless Westin Steps,
Michelin LTX M/S 17"
Zaino.
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1999 Epedition XLT White Exterior, Medium Parchment Leather Captains Chairs, 5.4L V8, 4x4, 3.73, 6 CD changer Class III Tow Pkg W/2.02 Radiator
F-150 Honeycomb Grille, Michelin LTX M/S 17",
Zaino.
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2000 Camaro SS Sebring Silver LS1 M-6 Hurst Shifter Convertable Black Leather 6 Cd Changer
Mods:
SS Grille,
Strut Tower Support Brace,
SLP Stainless Exhaust,
SS Dash Plaque, SS Floor Mats, Fobs
Zaino.
NO RAIN...