Transmission not shifting properly and no reverse

2001 FORD F-250
365,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RWALLA343
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Was driving it and made a quick stop about 5 miles away and was fine. Drove another 6 miles and stopped and it was fine. Drove another 2 miles and the OD light started blinking and it started shifting funny. Then I had no reverse when I stopped again after another 2 miles. It drove home which was another 5 miles but was not shifting properly.
Jun 13, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Based on your description, it is likely related to an electrical component. I assume you checked the fluid level and condition, correct?

IF the fluid is clean and full, what I suggest is to have the computer scanned for diagnostic trouble codes. There are many different things that can be causing this. Without a code, it becomes a guessing game as to what needs checked. Is that something you could have done?

Let me know.
Joe
Jun 13, 2020 at 10:04 PM
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RWALLA343
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I have checked the fluid and level, condition and Level both good. Put a scan tool on it no codes. Never had no hard shifting or clunking either. Was driving very casual when it just started not shifting. Reverse has worked once since this all started.
Jun 15, 2020 at 2:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Do you have a scan too that can read transmission codes? The scan tools that most people own are only engine code readers.

Joe
Jun 15, 2020 at 7:07 PM
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