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1990 Ford F-150 Bad shifting

Tiny
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  • 1990 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 280,000 MILES
Sometimes my truck shifts fine and other days it shifts hard. Sometimes changes smooth to hard or hard to smooth on the same day. Fluid level is good. Fluid looks clean, no smell. I try and stop, put in neutral, then back in drive, most times no help. She's an oldie but it's paid for. Just want it to last a while longer without major dollar repairs. Got any ideas? Thanks guys. Pete
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009 AT 4:38 PM

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Tiny
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When was the last service with a filter?
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 1:51 PM
Tiny
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Good question. I bartered for this truck past summer and have no idea when the tranny was serviced or filter changed. Possible fix?
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 1:51 PM
Tiny
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It could help if the filter is partially plugged.
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 1:51 PM
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Thanks guys. I'll start with a filter and fluid change and see how it goes. Real nice job on the site here. I worked on commercial jet aircraft for 30 years but not up on cars and trucks much. God bless. Pete
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 1:51 PM
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Pete

Let me know how it goes.

Joe
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 1:51 PM
Tiny
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Well, I had Ford flush the tranny and change the filter, and it's better. Once in a while still shifts hard, but much better. Will live with it for now. Still have other issues to take care of on the old girl. Thanks for the help. Pete
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 AT 1:51 PM
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I'm glad to hear it helped. Let us know if you have questions in the future.
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