1998 Ford F-150 Transmission stuck in drive.

1998 FORD F-150
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FREDCRABTREE2000
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Transmission problem
1998 Ford F-150 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a '98 F-150 2WD 4.2 V-6 and it has the 4R70W transmission in it. My problem is that about 5 years ago the transmission fluid was changed in the transmission after being changed the truck was drove about 3 miles and then it stopped pulling in forward would only pull in reverse then we would be able to sometimes get it to go forward and sometimes go in reverse but we would never get it to have both at the same time when the truck was running so the truck was put in our garage and has set there till about 2 months ago. I got the truck out of the garage and changed the fluid and filter in it and now it is suck in drive no matter what gear I put it in even Park. the only gear it wont pull forward in is reverse and then it just feels like its trying to go forward and backward at the same time and just rev's the motor up and sets still. Any idea's? does it need rebuilt or would I be better off to just buy a new one?
Sep 23, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Without pressure tests to verify would say forward clutch pack is seized. yes either rebuild or replace these days a reman trans is often cheaper than OH. Especialy on popular trans as in your truck.
Hope this helps
Thanks for donate
Sep 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM
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