2005 ford f250 6.0 automatic stuck in 3rd gear


2005 ford f250 6.0 automatic stuck in 3rd gear Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the Ford? Have you noticed any fluid leaks lately? 307000 but not that many on [transmission](/topics-transmission-ford/) and no l...

2005 ford f250 6.0 automatic stuck in 3rd gear Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the Ford? Have you noticed any fluid leaks lately? 307000 but not that many on [transmission](/topics-transmission-ford/) and no leaks Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your F250 yourself? What have you tried so far? Nothing yet . Don't know where to start

Automotive Expert
How many miles on vehicle?

307000 but transmission doesn't have that many on it
Automotive Expert
What happens if you manually shift it? How aboutvreverse?

Reverse is great . Tried to shift manually but it takes off in 3rd and stays there
Automotive Expert
My thoughts are shift solonoids have failed.https://www.ebay.com/itm/224025912824

Ok . I will change them out in the morning. Thank you
Automotive Expert
You are very welcome.

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