Hi ... I just required a 96 F150 2WD 170K miles, and it seems to have a shudder(best as I can describe) when the converter locks (about45mph) and is getting worse. what kind of repairs am I looking at, and what may be the long term consequences of this condition?
================================================================ I had a 91 Bronco 4WD with an E4OD trans. It started shuddering when the converter locked up. I changed the fluid and filter, and the shuddering went away. I sold the truck to a friend and now 2 years later, no shudder. Give it a try---It's cheaper than a converter replacement.
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You probably have the 4R70W transmission. This transmission, among others, is succeptible to shudder when the transmission fluid isn't maintained regularly, i.e. replaced. That's exactly where I'd start.
CJB
There's a sticker (placard) on the door jamb that will have a transmission code on it. You can then search online to see what the code means for your year. Sometimes the owner's manual will explain the codes for the transmission and/ or axle in the towing section since they help determine the towing limits.
CJB
"wolfriend" wrote: > Hi ... I just required a 96 F150 2WD 170K miles, and it seems > to have > a shudder(best as I can describe) when the converter locks > (about45mph) and is getting worse. what kind of repairs am I > looking > at, and what may be the long term consequences of this > condition?
Sounds like converter clutch is getting thin and chattering on engagement. At very least you will need to replace converter.
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