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- 1984
- Make / Model
- Ford Bronco II
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- V8
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- 5.0
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 2" body. 1.5" coil spring spacers/rear block
I have an 88 F250 with manual transmission and it won't shift into 4th gear. Ever. It shifts into all other gears just fine but fourth won't go. I just bought this truck and it was like this from the first time I drove it. You have to skip 4th gear and shift from 3rd to 5th. I'm trying to get this truck back on the road so I can use it for towing, so 4th gear will be really nice to have!
I tried searching the internet and this site and can't find very many people with such an issue, as most have clutch hydraulic issues which prevent proper shifting. I even saw the ZF troubleshooting manual and it basically says the transmission is garbage.
Anyone have an idea what specifically would cause this in the transmission? I'm trying to weigh my options:
A. Replace transmission with another of questionable longevity
B. Try to repair it myself (don't really know how yet)
C. Take the transmision out and to a transmission repair shop (almost sounds like the scariest option since who knows what they'll charge for something that could be simple!)
I tried searching the internet and this site and can't find very many people with such an issue, as most have clutch hydraulic issues which prevent proper shifting. I even saw the ZF troubleshooting manual and it basically says the transmission is garbage.
Anyone have an idea what specifically would cause this in the transmission? I'm trying to weigh my options:
A. Replace transmission with another of questionable longevity
B. Try to repair it myself (don't really know how yet)
C. Take the transmision out and to a transmission repair shop (almost sounds like the scariest option since who knows what they'll charge for something that could be simple!)