transmission not engaging

1997 FORD F-150
200,067 MILES • 4.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAXPAIN
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Hi I have a 97 f150 that I'm having trouble with the transmission and I just replaced it , but the truck still don't move the old transmission would go only in reverse but the one I got now doesn't do nothing am Im missing something or is it that the transmission I got doesn't work. When I put it in drive the truck idles the rpm up and down but doesn't jumps to gear.
Mar 31, 2014 at 5:01 AM
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HMAC300
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Hello,

It sounds like the pressure regulating solenoid is not working here are diagrams and instructions on how to change it.

This guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems


Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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