i have a ford F150 and every time i go up a hill or get to a certain speed the truck seems to jump and jerk a lot... what is wrong ive heard new trans. and i also heard to have the transmission vacuumed out or somthin like that help i need to know whats wrong!!!
2007-11-20 09:38:25 · 5 answers · asked by Destiney M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I used to manage a transmission shop in Kansas City, and this is a very common problem with Fords.
First check your transmission fluid by pulling out your transmission fluid dipstick. Wipe it on a white paper towel so you can clearly see its color. If it is nice and red like blood, it is good. If it is reddish brown and has metal flecks in it (it sparkles metallic), then you should have it checked. If it is brown, you've got issues. If it is a RWD, check your differential or your rear axle seals and rear bearings. If that isn't the case, you need to seriously consider taking it to a shop that specializes in transmissions. Be wary of taking it to Cottman or AAMCO, many warranties and faliures come from them. If you have never had a fluid service done to your transmission and it has over 60,000 miles on it, DO NOT GET IT DONE. There are detergents (cleaning agents) in the new transmission fluid that will strip your gears and ultimately _MAY_ cause complete transmission faliure. Hope this helps. If you do find out that your transmission is bad, DO NOT use a junkyard part. You will waste your money and time on getting it installed. It's probably been sitting on a shelf without any fluid in it, so the parts are all dry and may have begun to rot.
If you have anymore questions, try calling Certified Transmission in Omaha, NE. 402-558-2117
Good luck,
Little Red
2007-11-20 10:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was slipping, it would may need a new transmission.
Do not have it vacuumed out, this can damage the seals.
If the transmission is a candidate for being vacuumed, then it needs a filter change too. So have it done the old fashion way.
Keep in mind that at somewhere between 50 to 60 mph you may experience a vibration that is caused by a miss in the engine. This can be fixed with a tune up.
Also if you have an AOD transmission and are using OD while on un-level ground, the transmission could be shifting in and out of overdrive.
If you want to keep an AOD transmission longer, use the OD only on the interstate where the ground is level.
2007-11-20 09:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by teamepler@verizon.net 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best answer is "maybe."
Your problem might be the motor, not the transmission. I can't tell from here. When you're going uphill, you have your foot on the gas pedal a bit.If the motor is not running well, that could cause jerking and jumping.
When there's a load on the motor/transmission (like going uphill), the jerking could be the transmission's bands are slipping. This might happen if there are a lot of miles on the clock, but knowing for sure will mean taking the transmission apart.
Gotta network- ask people you know if they've had good or bad experiences with this or that transmission shop. Good luck!
2007-11-20 10:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by going_for_baroque 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU GET YOUR VEHICLES COMPUTER SCANNED TO FIND OUT JUST WHAT THE PROBLEM IS FIRST SO THEN YOU WILL HAVE SOME IDEA WHAT IS WRONG AS WELL AS WHAT TO EXPECT.
TRY FINDING AN INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP INSTEAD OF THE DEALER OR ANY CHAIN STORE BECAUSE YOU WILL BE OVERALL MORE PLEASED WITH THE PERSONAL SERVICE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE.
2007-11-20 09:42:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
It needs to be tuned up
2007-11-20 10:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by A. A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋