F350 Powerstroke Works in Reverse But Not Drive

Complete Transmission Repair Cost Guide Transmission Forum – Ask an Expert Ford F350 Powerstroke Works in Reverse But Not Drive

Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • #5678
    Hostgator
    Member

    Automatic transmission, works in reverse but when shift in drive engine dies. It like when releasing the clutch in 2nd gear on a manual. I believe I lost 1st gear any ideas?

    Need a replacement transmission? Quality transmissions are hard to find. Free estimate to your email.

    #5713
    Hostgator
    Member

    There are a few possibilities for your Powerstroke problem. I’ll give you the most likely first and then move to the others. First, I have to ask you when you had the transmission fluid checked last? If it has been a while since you either checked it or had it checked then the chances are good that it might be down quite a bit. It might be down enough, in fact, to fluid from reaching the proper gear. In this instance, the transmission will just not work because there’s no fluid to keep things moving as the gears are sometimes high and dry.

    You can check your transmission fluid by following the steps outlined here: How to Change Your Transmission Fluid. Or, you can have it checked by a technician. However, you do it, I think you’ll find that your transmission is more than likely down a quart or more. If you find this is the case, then pickup the proper fluid for your transmission and add it slowly, making sure you don’t overfill. Like underfilling, overfilling is not recommended because you can easily increase case pressure and cause all sorts of damage.

    Another possibility involves the clutches, they may be slipping. If they aren’t working properly then when the transmission tries to go from reverse to drive, the clutches will slip and your engine can easily die. (It’s like letting off the clutch too quickly in a manual transmission.) You will have to have the transmission pulled from the case and have the bands and clutch assemblies looked over to see if this is the problem.

    Another possibility is in the valve body. If a check valve is sticking closed, when it should be open, then transmission fluid won’t flow into the proper galleries. The galleries are responsible for enabling the flow of transmission fluid to the proper gearing. To check it, you will have to have drain the transmission and check to see if all of the check valves are working properly. A light pressure on the small ball will show whether the ball and spring are working properly. You may also be able to see if there is a buildup of grime that will keep it from opening and closing properly.

    On the engine side of things, a good place to start is in the fuel injection system. If one or more of the injectors is dirty and not working properly, then when your engine tries to go forward, it will usually stop suddenly.

    Try these ideas and let me know what you find out.

Fair Replacement Transmission Cost by Vehicle

  1. Use the Year / Make / Model lookup tool to determine what transmission your vehicle has.
  2. [transtar]
  3. Find your transmission model in the table below for fair prices from reputable suppliers. Also fair labor cost for local installation at a local auto repair shop.

  4. Get a free estimate on a remanufactured transmission by email.

Fair Remanufactured Transmission Price Ranges by Transmission Model Updated May 1, 2018

transmission repair cost
Download Replacement Transmission Cost Guide PDF
Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.