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6.0
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $40
- Average Mileage:
- 100,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace throttle position sensor (1 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I reported my transmission problems earlier. Basically, the truck felt as though it would hit neutral or try to downshift when cruising at highway speed in overdrive. To test my theory I got into third gear and dumped the throttle. Instead of downshifting and taking off, if shifted into overdrive. That told me that the engine and tranny had no idea where my throttle was at. I got a new Throttle Position Sensor (located on driver's side of throttle body under air cleaner assembly) for $40 at Auto Zone and replaced it in about 10 minutes. No problems since.
Also, anyone worried about the life of their trans should consider a tuner. I just installed a Superchips Flashpaq and my trans shifts way smoother. Not to mention the extra power and mpg. Hope I helped.
- jonesy0311, Livingston, IL, US