when it shifts to third it just revs up

2004 FORD F-150
201,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOUGLAS PENFIELD
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Going in second the truck drives great. But when it shifts to third it just revs up. Fluid does not smell burnt and is full.
Jan 19, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

It could be you have a clogged filter, these guides should help us fix it.

https://youtu.be/HJdcWI6m3J4

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.

Roy
Jan 21, 2018 at 5:23 AM
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