Transmission works in reverse but not in drive

KENNETH BOATMAN

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2006 FORD F-150
4.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
132,005 MILES

Truck works in reverse, but when it is shifted into drive it will not move forward. Could it be the transmission position sensor causing the problem?

Sunday, February 5th, 2017 AT 3:10 PM

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KENNETH BOATMAN

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The truck was in a wreck, but there was no damage to the drive train. It was just body damage.

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Sunday, February 5th, 2017 AT 4:18 PM

HMAC300

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Check fluid level if you can as most dipsticks have been eliminated. Then scan for codes If it is a sensor it will show up. If body damage it may have broken cooler lines and emptied transmission. Also, check if cable shifted the cable may have been damaged and not shifting like you think it may be.

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Monday, February 6th, 2017 AT 7:15 AM

KENNETH BOATMAN

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I have already checked the fluid it is good. It shifts fine it will move backwards, but it will not go forward. When put in drive it will move about a quarter of a inch but no more than that.

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Monday, February 6th, 2017 AT 7:21 AM

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Then have a transmission specialist scan for codes may be an internal problem. Also, put transmission in first then see if it up-shifts if it does the sprag is broken inside transmission.

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Monday, February 6th, 2017 AT 3:26 PM