I've got an '89 F150 with a 5.0 EFI and three speed auto. The problem is that it is now a two speed. I leveled off the fluid but that didn't do the trick. The truck is rarely ever driven at 55 MPH since I only use it for local dump and Home Depot type runs. Last night I had to move a couch for a friend, I got on the highway and realized it wasn't engaging third gear. The previous owner had it re-built 20,000 miles ago. Is there a problem inherent with these trannsmissions or the re-build of them that would cause this? I just want to know a little about what I'm talking about before I bring this $500 truck in for repair and get told it will be a $1000 fix.
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18 years ago