1997 Ford F150 Transmission/speedometer/airbag lite

1997 FORD F-150

86,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

MURFBABE

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My 1997 f-150 has @86000 miles and my airbag indicator would flash now and then and then it seemed to stop. well today I started down the road and it had a static sound coming from down below my gas pedal and when I started driving it shifted hard from 1st to 2nd. I noticed it and also notice that my speedometer is not operational, it is staying at zero but my tach is working. So I drove back to my house, it seems to shift ok from 2nd to 3rd and down shift ok but from a stop lite it shifts like at 3k rpms and shifts rough and I checked my fluid in transmission is ok and clean..thanks for the help in advance.I am able to use reverse gear and idle in neutral. Just have a static sound around my feet like something is sizzling and I do not smell anything. thanks..r Murphy

Apr 16, 2009 at 3:44 PM

BILLYMAC

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hi murphy. first you will want to check all your fuses. next get the truck scanned at your local parts store.this should point you to the right direction. possibly a throttle position sensor. good luck billymac

Apr 16, 2009 at 9:06 PM

MURFBABE

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thanks, will check it out first thing in the am..

Apr 16, 2009 at 10:28 PM

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