2007-03-05 02:45:31 · 7 answers · asked by old hoss 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
fordman is right. More than likely it's the modulator. It takes about 5 minutes to change. Very simple its located in the lower rear of the tranny. It will have a vacuum line running to it. Their is a simple check. Unplug the vacuum line (if tranny fluid runs out the modulator is definitely bad). Plug a hose into the modulator that is long enough you can suck on it. If there is no resistance (you just suck air) then the modulator is bad. This is a very simple check/fix and will save you a bunch of money if it is only the modulator.
2007-03-05 07:46:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Third gear in that transmission is direct drive. There is no gear involved. It is a clutch. The failed modulator or the vacuum hose to it may make it shift at a higher speed. Kick-down lever also would make it shift at a higher speed, but it would still shift. Low fluid pressure from a clogged filter may make it fail to engage at all and of course if the clutch is just worn out, it won't engage.
2007-03-06 11:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by daniel c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with a bad modulator it should still shift, just at a higher speed, like 50 mph, it could be a worn out gear, have your transmission shop check it.
2007-03-05 17:40:26 · answer #3 · answered by ClassicMustang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the tranny checked out - you might be getting low on tranny fluid or the screen might be clogged or your whole transmission might be going bad-The sooner your catch the prob. the better
GOOD LUCK
2007-03-05 10:49:55 · answer #4 · answered by country girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the modulator valve?
2007-03-05 12:48:01 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the kickdown linkage from the throttle to the trans is stuck. free it up and lubricate it.
2007-03-05 10:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mike R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
either its your transmission or your stick
2007-03-05 10:48:57 · answer #7 · answered by Howdy17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋