Transmission won't shift

Tiny
DRUNGE
  • MEMBER
  • 1996 FORD F-150
  • 110,000 MILES
Just put a rebuilt 4.6 in my son's '96 f-150. Engine starts, but transmission won't engage in any gear. What did I do wrong?
SPONSORED LINKS
Do you
have the same problem?
Yes
No
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 AT 10:28 PM

7 Replies

Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • CERTIFIED MECHANIC
I know this is a stupid question but you did hook up the converter?

Do you have the right amount of fluid in the tran?

Is the linkeage hooked up on the trans?

Roy
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, June 24th, 2012 AT 3:43 PM
Tiny
DRUNGE
  • MEMBER
Converter is connected, linkage is hooked up, and we added tranny fluid (2 quarts) in afterward. The level appears to be ok.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, June 25th, 2012 AT 7:01 PM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • CERTIFIED MECHANIC
Sounds like something broke. Did you have the converter out?

Roy
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, June 25th, 2012 AT 11:16 PM
Tiny
DRUNGE
  • MEMBER
Converter was not removed, I believe that it was in secureley when we bolted the converter to the flywheel. Did not require extra force to fit the engine to the tranny case. We are wondering though, if the converter punched into the pump when we re-installed. Trans. Guy looking at it tomorrow. Thanks for all of your suggestions, guys! I really appreciate it. Dave
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 AT 4:31 PM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • CERTIFIED MECHANIC
I bet your issue is at the converter

good luck

Roy
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 28th, 2012 AT 12:43 AM
Tiny
MDACRUNGE
  • MEMBER
Took it in to the transmission shop. Apparently we accidentally stabbed the pump with the torque converter. :( Anyway, $1800 later should be good as new! Thanks for the suggestions. Matt (son.)
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • CERTIFIED MECHANIC
It happens, the ears on the converter are very fragile

Roy
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 AT 12:04 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Transmission Engage Content

Transmission Won't Engage Gears - Automatic
GUIDE
Transmission Won't Engage Gears - Automatic
Automatic transmissions are designed to shift gears smoothly without requiring manual input. However, problems can arise where the transmission doesn't engage or fails...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links