i was wanting to know how to fix the accumulator spring in my 94 f150, with a 5.0. 2wd. is it easy to get to, or is it a "live with it" thing

 

which accumulator?

 

i dont know which accumulator it is, but it shifts hard from 1-2, but not EXTREMELY hard, just a little more of a jerk without any warning. in other gears, you can feel a "warning" right before it shifts. on this one, it just shifts without hesitation, thus causing a rough shift.

 

The 1-2 accumulator is easy to get to. You need a pair of snap ring pliers to get it out. All you have to do is drop the pan and that accumulator is on the drivers side front of the transmission. I highly recommend you install 2 new springs and the updated accumulator from ford. Don't forget the accumulator cap either.
Alan

 

is there 2 springs in the same space? also, how much does it cost to fix?

 

The parts will cost you 30-40 dollars not counting a filter and fluid. If you're asking about labor I'm not sure I would imagine about 1 to 1.5 hrs
There are 2 springs in the accumulator. One on top of the piston and one on the bottom of it.
Alan

 

one last question. is there any long term affects of leaving the spring broken?

Thanks, Piperc

 

I guess there is only ones way to find out.