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1997 Ford F-150 Problems with 2nd gear

Tiny
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Transmission problem
1997 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

My van lags/struggles when it enters 2nd gear. It doesn't stall or anything like that it just lags and you can hear the stress on the engine. It only behaves like this in 2nd gear and runs perfectly fine in all other gears. I have taken it to several mechanics and none of them have so far found the problem. I really need some help with this ASAP but I don't have a credit card to pay for the immediate response.
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 5:46 PM

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Tiny
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Does it seem like there is an extra load on the engine (maybe shifting too soon) or does it seem like the trans is slipping? Also, is the trans fluid clean and full?
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 AT 12:28 AM
Tiny
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Yeah it sounds like there's an extra load on the engine and I would say a slight early shift. The transmission fluid was changed recently because it boiled over once and came through the trans-breather.
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 AT 7:24 PM
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I didn't know if overheated. Have any lights come on?
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 12:11 AM
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Yeah the 'check engine' light came on a few times. I got it checked once and it disappeared. Now it only comes up every now and again.
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 1:16 AM
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Did you check the computer when the light was on?
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 9:29 PM
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Well I brought it to a mechanic and he must have checked the codes, but he told me that I needed some new coils [I can't remember what kind of coils]. So I bought those and they were replaced. After that the check engine light hardly ever came on. Now its giving me this problem in 2nd gear.
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010 AT 1:41 AM
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That sounds like ignition coils. You most likely had a misfire. I hate to say it, but I need you to have the computer for the transmission scanned to see if any damage was done to a sensor, module. Because of the overheat, it is really hard to say what may have happened. The clutch pack may have even been damaged.
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010 AT 9:43 PM
Tiny
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Yeah i'll ensure that I get those thaat you recommended checked out. I'll let you know of any further developments. I really appreciated the help though. You guys are fantastic! As soon as I get a credit card i'll be making donations. Thank you very much.
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Sunday, July 25th, 2010 AT 2:31 AM
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I'm glad to help. Let me know what you find or if you have other questions. Also, tell your friends and family about the web site.

Take care, and let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, July 25th, 2010 AT 11:44 PM

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