torque converter locking and unlocking on highway
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I have ran my truck like this for at least 2 months now, and it does seem to be getting better with the tc, however, it's still not all there. I have yet to get anything fixed at the shop but when I do I will let you know. It's taking me a while to get it fixed cuz its my only source of transportation. Oh, and I believe you have to have at least 3 misfires for the CEL to show, but idk. I will let ya know if I get anymore info on this problem
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I have ran my truck like this for at least 2 months now, and it does seem to be getting better with the tc, however, it's still not all there. I have yet to get anything fixed at the shop but when I do I will let you know. It's taking me a while to get it fixed cuz its my only source of transportation. Oh, and I believe you have to have at least 3 misfires for the CEL to show, but idk. I will let ya know if I get anymore info on this problem
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02 SCAB 4.6 4x4, Same Problem
Started about 8-10 months ago... Shuddering when TC unlocking when accelerating at 40-50 mph (low RPM's < 1800-1900). Trans fluid was dark, but did not smell burned. Had fluid changed and friction modifier added. Shifted PERFECT!
Now 8 months and about 8000 miles later, it has restarted its shuddering. Same symptoms. Fluid is dark again.
No CEL. I've had a COP go bad and this doesn't feel the same. 91K miles on the truck. Original plugs and coils.
Trans shop wants approx. $1850 to rebuild, includes a new TC.
The mechanic that changed the fluid / filter recommends getting a reman. trans from Ford with 10 yr. / 100K warranty. Its approx. $2450 plus $500 to swap out.
HELP! Any ideas. Rebuild or reman. tranny from Ford?
Thanks!
Now 8 months and about 8000 miles later, it has restarted its shuddering. Same symptoms. Fluid is dark again.
No CEL. I've had a COP go bad and this doesn't feel the same. 91K miles on the truck. Original plugs and coils.
Trans shop wants approx. $1850 to rebuild, includes a new TC.
The mechanic that changed the fluid / filter recommends getting a reman. trans from Ford with 10 yr. / 100K warranty. Its approx. $2450 plus $500 to swap out.
HELP! Any ideas. Rebuild or reman. tranny from Ford?
Thanks!
#39
@skkzh_g: if you have 91k miles on original plugs and coils, chances are you have having a lot more misfire problems. A LOT of posters here have thought it was a transmission problem and 99% of the problems are plugs or coils. Before digging into the transmission, replace the plugs and boots, coils if necessary. Statistically you are far, far more likely to fix the problem than your transmission. Of course your tranny shop wants to replace the transmission.
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