Gear box problems

Gear box: It is the place where the different "gears" of the cars are located.
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Shifts into all gears won't move in any gear but reverse

Ford F-150 2003 Crew cab 170000 miles
Sons truck. Shifts into each gear however won't move in any gear but reverse. No code lights on.
Crystal Gail from United States 8 years ago  
CR
12 reports 
poor man from United States 8 years ago
Having same problem i change gear selector on side transmission no good taking pan off today
poor man from United States 8 years ago
My truck stopped instantly backed out drive never moved forward again gave warning of any trouble
Rick from United States 6 years ago
Mine done the same thing try n to figure it out now did u come up with any thing on you’d
Rich317 from United States 3 years ago
Have same problem.2004 F150 Laret.
Rich317 from United States 3 years ago
Did any of you have low or almost no trans oil. I have a rusted out transmission dip stick tube.So can’t put fluid in and it leaks when driving. I am hoping a new tube ,trans filter and trans gasket will do the trick. And of course transmission fluid.
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Have all gears, just no reverse

Ford F-150 2009 F- 150 150000 miles
Have all gears other than reverse, goes in but nothing happens, worked all day and then just stopped. Showing no codes on the reader
LAREDOXLT from United States a year ago  
LA
1 reply 
Bruce from United States a year ago
The lack of reverse gear in your 2009 Ford F-150 could be caused by a number of things, including a failure in the transmission, the reverse gear itself, or an issue with the clutch or linkage. If you have no codes showing on the reader, it may be a mechanical issue within the transmission or the reverse gear.
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Hard shifting in to gears

Ford F-150 1987 300 6cyl 200000 miles
We put clutch kit in and slave cylinder in and it grinds going into gears but once going down the road it changes smothly its just when its stopped when we have problems.
Bill from United States 8 years ago  
BI
1 report 

Safety horn, brake light and shifter not working

Ford F-150 2010  181000 miles
The brake lights don't come on when I push on the brakes, the horn does not work and the shifter does not want to shift from part. Has anyone had this issue before?
Thanks in advance
AJap from United States a year ago  
AJ
1 report 
Solomon from United States a year ago
Brake light and shifter for me too!
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Gear shifter cable

Ford F-150 2001 Manuel transmission 286000 miles
The shifter went limp but before was idling rough and 1st & 2nd gear would be hard to shift into
F150 from United States 4 years ago  
F1

Shifts all gears an moves. But no reverse!

Ford F-150 2010  160000 miles
Shifts all gears an moves. But no reverse!. Shifts fine but when in reverse an gas it. Revs but doesnt move. But on hill rolls back...
kloe from United States 4 years ago  
KL
13 reports 

My gear shifter light is out

Ford F-150 2005  136000 miles
I replaced My light in my gear shifter but the light still won’t come on
Zain from United States 4 years ago  
ZA

Wont shift out of first gear SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 1994 302 5.0 133000 miles
Truck shifted fine, had to put a new Harmonic balancer and timing cover seal, all went smoothly, but now truck wont shift, makes no sense, tranny was rebuilt last spring, has less than 10k on it, any ideas??
Spow from United States 8 years ago  
SP
3 reports 
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Spow from United States 8 years ago
Have re-set timing, seems to be doing a lot better
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Automatic transmission w/overdrive problems

Ford F-150 1995  220000 miles
Occasionally slips out of overdrive causing tach to read several hundred rpms higher and “off” light on end of shifter blinks.
Dale from United States 5 years ago  
DA
4 reports 
Robert from United States 5 years ago
What would be the best way of addressing this problem perhaps getting it fixed
Dale from United States 5 years ago
That is no DIY advise
Dale from United States 5 years ago
I got one reply from submitting my problem to start my car which was no help whatsoever.
Stick’em steve from United States 4 years ago
Same thing happened to me I replaced the fuse for the automatic transmission. I believe it was a 15amp fuse and it’s located in the fuse box that’s under the hood in the engine compartment
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Problems with the automatic transmission

Ford F-150 2007  111600 miles
When the truck warms up and stops, when you try to start it again it takes like 10 seconds before engaging in drive, and in high revolutions there is a thumping between gears. It started happening right after cleaning the radiator.
sheridan from United States 9 years ago  
SH
1 report 
Win from United States 9 years ago
Mine does the same, do you have any solution?
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Truck failure

Ford F-150 2008  128 miles
It was working fine and the next day I used it I felt the truck heavy, it didn't have the normal acceleration, and then I realized it didn't have the power to go uphill, it went sluggishly and when the revolutions go up it started shuddering. With the scanner it showed errors P0755, P1747 and P0743, I was told it might be the gas pump, but the failure continues. It's a 2008 mexican Ford truck, 8 cilinders and 4.6L engine with automatic transmission.
pokey from United States 9 years ago  
PO
1 report 
Lissia from United States 9 years ago
The error code P1747 ir related to the transmission: pressure in the control solenoid, and most likely the other error codes are related. Check the solenoids.
Dougie from United States 8 years ago
How many miles since last transmission fluid exchange? Shuttering sound like torque converter shutter. Try BG Products transmission conditioner, it will neutralize the fluid. If the shutter goes away then exchange the fluid and use another BG conditioner again.
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I replace old fuel pump with a new one but truck won't start I check t

Ford F-150 2001 F150 5.4 L super duty cab 4x4 24396 miles
Truck won't start fuel pump relay and fuses are ok and also checked for fuel pressure didn't have any pressure out of shrader valve and i also checked to hear if the pump was turning on at the fiiller but I didn't hear it come on also have the theft like blinking could there be short in the wiring to cause the pump not to turn on or is the theft light causing these problems need some advice or answers.
Bossman from United States 6 years ago  
BO
5 reports 
Hoss from Canada 6 years ago
Check your fuel pump driver module...usually located on the frame above the spare tire. Aluminum bolted to steal and we'll the rest is self explanatory. That's what mine looked like when I pulled it off my 2008 f150 XLT 5.4L. Replaced it and I'm back in business...Good luck
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Bubba123re from Canada 3 years ago
Possable no ground to pump maybe youjust got crap pump. Try puting 12 v direct to pump
Terry C. from United States 2 years ago
Mine looked even worse than yours. The whole back crumbled when I took it off the frame. Good old Minnesota winter with plenty of salt on the roads.
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Transmission

Ford F-150 2005 5.4 super crew 200000 miles
I washed the under side if the truck now I get a transmission malfunction alert on the dash display,transmission is not shifting properly
Mr.Big from Canada 8 years ago  
MR
2 reports 
toejam from Canada 8 years ago
I washed the underside of my truck after driving it for awhile l heard a noise and a couple days later on the warning lights came on and now it overheats
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Hung in gear

Ford F-150 2003 Supercrew 5.4tritin  100300 miles
I just had to swap trans it drove fine than it like got hung in between gears even in park. It had Ben totteleda few months before in the front end and I never fixed the airbaggs the light flashes on dash. Is there a chance that it has to do with that because the transmission I just took out just lost reverse but everything else was fine but new tran now won't go into reverse and is hung in forward gear even when in park
Russ from United States 8 years ago  
RU
6 reports 
Skinhead jeff from United States 8 years ago
Mine dloes the same thing
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Gearbox failure

Ford F-150 1997  246000 miles
It makes the switch from first to second gear at very high revolutions or only when I take the foot off the pedal, and it doesn't downshift or it does it very harshly, sometimes going over 6000rpm. I've been told it's the "gearbox governor", does anybody know where it is or how to fix it?
jinie from United States 9 years ago  
JI
2 replies 
ORLANDO from United States 9 years ago
The governor is outside the gearbox, where the shaft is connected, in a little black box
Dany from United States 8 years ago
My 1986 ford f 150 will not go any more cluch goes right to th floor
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Gear readings

Ford F-150 2014  105540 miles
When you drive there is a list of gears on the dashboard and you can tell if you are running in 1-6. I don't see mine. How can I reset it?
Will from Canada 7 years ago  
WI
1 reply 
Will from Canada 7 years ago
I. Found out that there is a plus sign on the gear shift level which you press to activate the. Reading.
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Starting system fault no start

Ford F-150 2011 3.5L ecoboost 120000 miles
Put key in ignition and have power for dash etc but when try to start nothing happens.No crank at all. Starting system fault shows up,as well as advanced trac, brake system and oil change warning. The latter codes randomly showed up one day when driving. The starting system fault appeared when just sitting , not running, while trying to charge old battery. The battery said full and I tried starting it and fault appeared. Both factory keys/ fob do the same. I have a new battery ( did it on old battery too) I have tried disconnecting/ reconnecting battery. Have checked the fuses interior and in power distribution box as well as the ignition relay. Have made sure the connection in the inside fuse box is good. I have run out of things to check. Could it be pcm relay?
Craig61 from Canada a year ago  
CR
10 reports 
Bretan from United States a year ago
Also on my dashboard it says remove objects from passenger seat what is that all about
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Won't turn over not getting fuel

Ford F-150 2012 F-150/3.7/v6 167000 miles
Replaced fuel pump but still get signs. It's a fuel pump. Think it's fuses. Loses power, Dogg's out, acts like transmission out, I have to manually change gears for it to try and go, backfires under hood also during all this. Then after a spell it runs fine. Unless gas is gone. Then it's hard to start have to add are lease half tank bang on it and constantly spray starting fluid with pedale to medal then after three cans starts. Does this Only when a quarter to none of gas in the tank left though. They say catalyst converter are clogged up is why ts doing that.
Ambik883 from United States a year ago  
AM
2 reports 
Bruce from United States a year ago
It sounds like there may be multiple issues with your Ford F-150. Here are a few possibilities:

Fuel pump: If the fuel pump was recently replaced but you're still experiencing problems with your vehicle starting, it's possible that the new fuel pump wasn't installed correctly, or that there's a problem with the wiring or fuel lines that is affecting its performance.
Fuel system: If you're experiencing problems with the fuel system, such as the engine losing power or the vehicle stalling, there could be an issue with the fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator, or injectors.
Catalytic converter: If the catalytic converter is clogged, this can cause issues with the engine's performance, including reduced power and backfires.
Electrical: If you're experiencing problems with the electrical system, such as the starter or fuel pump not engaging, there could be a problem with the fuses, battery, alternator, or wiring.
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No crank no start

Ford F-150 2013 XL 160000 miles
I go to turn onthe truck. The dash comes on everything works. I go to crank the truck it doesnt crank starter works fine had it tested battery is fine I even hooked another vehicle up to it to try and jump it same thing just doesn’t crank. I can hear a click in the kick planel each time I turn the key fully and when I when I turn the key back. I checked the fuses and connections in the kick panel Which are good. The truck says starting system fault and sends no codes it’s so annoying. This is the second time this has happened, the first time all I did was change the battery around in a donor t… Read complete
Dylan davis from United States a year ago  
DY
4 reports 
Bruce from United States a year ago
There could be a number of reasons why this is occurring, and it will be necessary to diagnose the problem to determine the cause.
One potential cause could be a problem with the starter motor. If the starter motor is not functioning properly, it could cause the engine to not crank when the key is turned.
Another potential cause could be a problem with the starter relay. The starter relay is responsible for supplying power to the starter motor, and if it is not functioning properly, it could cause the starter motor to not engage when the key is turned.
It is also possible that there could be a problem with the ignition switch or the wiring for the starter system. If the ignition switch is not functioning properly, or if the wiring for the starter system is damaged or corroded, it could cause the engine to not crank when the key is turned.
I recommend having a mechanic diagnose the issue to determine the cause and recommend the appropriate repairs. They will be able to test the starter motor, starter relay, ignition switch, and the wiring for the starter system to identify any problems and make the necessary repairs.
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Battery and Radio issues...

Ford F-150 2012 F150 XLT 6.2L V8 178549 miles
1st my radio just quit one day few months back. Fuses are fine, according to repair shop radio is perfect, wiring perfect. They don't know what happened and I wasn't replacing my radio because I want music for over 900$. Then today(June 2022) my battery indicator light popped on, then five minutes later it popped off. Alternator fine, battery only a year old and reads fine, checked cables connecting battery and all are tight and where they are supposed to be. I cannot figure out why my battery light is popping on. And as far as I can tell while driving I am not losing power. 2012 f150 xlt with almost 200k miles and now everything wants to start going wrong. Any suggestions on what else I should check for battery issues and radio issues since everything seems to be checking out perfect?
Keyley from United States 2 years ago  
KE
11 reports 
Randy from United States 2 years ago
I have a 2015 Ford F150 XL my radio screen is blank but the radio works fine I tried holding the buttons down like it told me to reset the screen but it is not working what can I do
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Wont move forward

Ford F-150 2006 5.4 159166 miles
I have a 06 ford f150 5.4 it will go in reverse but it wont go in forward gears unless its held to the floor sometimes it changes it will go forward but not reverse why am i having this problem
Stewart38 from United States 4 years ago  
ST
9 reports 
Casper12 from United States a year ago
06. Ford f150 is doing the same thing , replaced all sensors, solenoids ,changed filter and fluid and still not moving unless it's to the floor and it acts like the emergency brake is on.
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I have a transmission failure

Ford F-150 2005  200000 miles
The fuse number 33 gets blown. I already checked coils and oxygen sensors, everything looks normal. There are no cables making a short circuit, and I also checked the gearbox harness. Scanning it gives codes for shift solenoid a and b, but the gearbox seems to work fine. What could it be?
clement from United States 9 years ago  
CL
1 reply 
earnest from United States 9 years ago
I had the same problem with my 2006 model: I was driving on the highway and it shut off. It was the fuse 33, and now it blows it all the time. Let me know if you figure it out
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When I brake, it's as if the brake gets stuck

Ford F-150 2002  225000 miles
When I'm driving at around over 40mph and I brake quickly, the truck feels as if the brake gets stuck and it moves slow as if I'm stepping on the brake. I have to wait for almost a minute for it to responde again, or put it in parking and change gears for it to move.
mitty from United States 9 years ago  
MI
1 reply 
Charlie from Canada 8 years ago
I have the same trouble, the little bit of rubber that helps the caliper cylinder retract is bad, requires a new caliper or kit if your really handy.
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Transmission is failing

Ford F-150 2004  190000 miles
It starts normally, but it won't go into fourth gear. When I press the overdrive button all the gears switch normally, but obviously on overdrive, and in the dashboard the overdrive light blinks and it says transmission failure
chauncey from United States 9 years ago  
CH
2 reports 

Wont start with jump off

Ford F-150 2004 5.4 triton 285000 miles
Truck started fine all day, went to start battery seems dead. Try to jump off, still battery won't start truck. It's a brand new battery and brand new alternator. Starter is only a year old. All the lights come on, power to everything but truck just drags when turn key. Why will battery not start truck even while being jumped off
[email protected] from United States 10 months ago  
MO
2 reports 
Holyjuan51 from United States 9 months ago
I'm check fuel system
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No Reverse

Ford F-150 2002  168000 miles
I recently bought this F-150 is a 5.4 V-8 4x4 it only has forward gears I'm not able to get into reverse or neutral gear I'm at a stand still truck has new filter and new fluid didn't have any kind of burnt smell now all the other gears and 4x4 work great maybe someone know what is can help
winterflakes40 from United States 2 years ago  
WI
2 reports 
Maddog from United States 2 years ago
I have the same problem. Did u ever figure it out
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What would cause my transmission to loose 1,2,and drive all forward g

Ford F-150 1995 XLT 5.0  300000 miles
I put an aode transmission in my f150 and everything seemed to work fine and then I lost 1 and 2 and a little later lost drive and reverse so I pull in yard and then reverse works but no forward gears would it be the cable possibly
Fret from United States 2 years ago  
FR
1 reply 
Maddog from United States 2 years ago
Was it the gear box??
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Truck shakes and vibrates when in gear shifts in high rpm's

Ford F-150 1999 Xlt 5.4 triton v8 278690 miles
My truck when in gear stopped it shakes and vibrates really bad and wants to die it also will only shift gears at really high RPMs
Devilbaby from United States 7 years ago  
DE
6 reports 
Trucknut from Canada 7 years ago
Father in law had same problem dealer told him to but thicker oil in it runs fine now
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Cluch issue

Ford F-150 1997 4.2 L v6 220000 miles
I was driving down the road I shiftEd gears and when I pressed on the gas my RPMs won't race up but I won't get any speed then I made a load squealing noise and then I shut my truck off and now I can't even push my cluch in to start my truck
Ed1981 from United States 8 years ago  
ED
1 reply 
Wilsemail1 from United States 4 years ago
Throw-out Bearing...
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Noise when accelerating hard, but not while doing it slowly

Ford F-150 2007  10000 miles
When I accelerate a little hard there is a thumping noise, but there is none if I do it slowly. I already changed the bracket where the wheels are attached, the differential was checked and everything seems alright. Somebody told me it might be the gearbox mounting, could it be?
lars from United States 9 years ago  
LA
1 reply 
frances from United States 9 years ago
Your trucks problem could be the grease that came from the factory on the slip yoke, it might need to be greased again and you won't hear that thumping noise again, that happens with the Ford trucks with double cardan.
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Automatic transmission failure

Ford F-150 2004  105000 miles
When I'm driving my truck at around 30 miles per hour, it accelerates as if it was in neutral and goes up to 3500rpm, and then it suddenly changes gears. The gearbox was already dismantled and repaired, but it continues with the same problem. It was also tested with another computer. The weird thing is that if I start accelerating from the beginning with the overdrive on there is no failure, it works perfectly. Any ideas?
matthias from United States 9 years ago  
MA
1 reply 
Cil from United States 9 years ago
The most likely cause are the poppet valves, something may be scratched and it gets stuck, that's why it delays changing gears.
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Wires going to solonoid

Ford F-150 1997 F150 5.4 liter 2 wd 324685 miles
My brother owns this truck but I'm trying to help him fix it.He removed the startor due to it wouldn't start click or anything.He had battery tested and it's good 650 cold cranking amps.He removes the old startor and didn't pay attention to where the wires was connected to the solenoids so when he put on new startor not sure which wires go where.FYI to remove and reinstall a startor on this truck is a pain even with front Tire off and inner fender well removed.Any idea which wire goes where on solonoid?
Hayabusa44 from United States 8 years ago  
HA
2 reports 
Russell from United States 8 years ago
Hi! I found this diagram, let me know if it is what you were looking for: http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/kenn… good luck!
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Stays in park and hazard lights on dash and brights light came on

Ford F-150 2006  181000 miles
I drove fine into work this morning went to go leave and those lights were on and my shifter was stuck in park. Disconnected the battery and was able to get it to go into reverse and drive just fine which then followed shortly with those lights coming back on within a minute or two (still driving) then soon as I get home and put it in park it locks in park.
Please help asap from United States a month ago  
PL

Crank but no start. No spark to any coils

Ford F-150 2007 5.4 triton 3 valve 168000 miles
Hello I have a 07 f150 that died out at the light and would not restart. Replaced battery which was 9 years old and done for. I have checked fuel which I’m getting it is reading at range on scanner. Crankshaft, cam sensors are good. Ignition module is good, I checked fuses believe all the ones I needed. Swapped pcm fuse with another. I I have no spark to any cylinder. Starting fluid did nothing as well. Will crank but not start.
Cody from United States 6 months ago  
CO
10 reports 

Transmission issue

Ford F-150 2005 F150 4.2 250000 miles
It takes a few seconds to shift into drive, when in town I can turn o\d off and it shifts perfectly but with o\d on it slips if I let off the gas and hit it again. On the highway it shifts perfectly but it goes into neutral if I push it into overdrive, I let up hot the gas it goes down the road fine.
Grizzy from United States 8 months ago  
GR
1 report 

High idle hard shift

Ford F-150 2003 F150 manual 4.2 125000 miles
High idle like 2000 rpm ,and really hard to shift gears ,
Scrapdidit from United States a year ago  
SC

Memory Seat issues

Ford F-150 2011 Quad cab/ecoboost 200000 miles
My memory seats have no memory, my side mirrors revert back to an old memory.
Sean from United States a year ago  
SE

Wont turn, but still have power

Ford F-150 2008  123484 miles
I cant get it to turn its a month old battery and i changed all the fuses, but the big block the starter solenoid is really loose, i still have power to everything but still wont turn
T_imsavage12 from United States a year ago  
T_
2 reports 

Reverse gear doesn't work

Ford F-150 2009 F150/4.6/4 wheel drive 20000 miles
Everything was going fine that day. We had started on cleaning the yard and a few other things. He had the utility trailer attached to the truck and we had made a couple trips where we was put Everything on the trailer and taking it to the burn pile. So he goes to back the truck up with the trailer still attached and now it wont go in reverse. All the other gears works fine. So I hope someone has any ideas. I can't believe they wont so much. Also, I was told that there is a band in the transmission that can break and it only works for reverse.
Maddog from United States 2 years ago  
MA
1 report 

Loss of Power & Return to full power within minutes.

Ford F-150 2016 F150 4x4 Super Crew 3.5L Eco Boost 48000 miles
Driving along at normal speed (35) truck starts losing speed, step on the gas pedal a couple of times, nothing and still losing speed, throw the shifter into neutral and step on the gas pedal 2 or 3 times, throw it back into drive and everything is fine. Has happened to me 3 times and it has been once for each year and for three years. Dealership unable to find anything wrong and have no idea when it will happen again. Anyone Else????
Tom M. from United States 2 years ago  
TO


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