F150 won't go into gear
Asked by Dave May 27, 2016 at 07:44 PM about the 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat LB
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Hey everyone
I have a 1990 f150 Lariate automatic that I work
on and use as a second car. Recently I have had a
problem getting it to go into gear, not all the time.
Just sometimes. . The shifter moves freely from
park to drive. All over. But you never hear it "pop"
into gear. Eventually it will shift. Sometimes if I step
on the gas a little. I know this will just get worse.
Any help diagnosing? Or what to check first
7 Answers
It sounds like the shift lever will go into the correct position, but the transmission will not engage. If stepping on the gas more causes the vehicle to move, it could be torque converter problems.
I have a 2005 f-150 and sometimes when you start the engine it will not go in gear. It's automatic drive.
Yes I did. I found out it was a brake pedal sensor. It cost 25.00 to replace. No more problems.
Guru9DHG33 answered 4 years ago
Thanks it sounds like this could be my Trible Most times you can move the shifter in whatever gear you want but sometimes the shifter will not come out of park It does seem like when you press several times on the beak pedal it allows it to release So that would make sense it would be a sensor. Thanks for the info
I've got the same truck with the same problem, I can only change my gears by moving the shaft manually from underneath the truck. Anyone have any insight on this?
