1998 Ford F-150

Yeah, I got the truck for nothing from a friend. I have reverse but no forward gears. So I figured if I have too replace the trani with a used I would be changing the filter anyway so maybe drop the pan and see if i get luck. Then i found that. Looks like its going to be a swap ahead of me. Thank you!

You could test the solenoids and sensors with pan off which may be bad and still get it too work.

Was the trany fluid a dark color or burned smelling?

The fluid was dark. I've smelled worse of a burn though. That fluids 20 years old. Any idea where to get the procedure for testing the solenoid while the pan is down

If you do not have a repair book , Not sure if a haynes has trans repairs or not but do know the dealers repair complimentary trans book does, otherwise youtube may have them or a website may have it too. I have a 98 f150 too, and do have the repair books for 1998 f150, its about 5 books, If there is nothing showing it the web I will look them up. It may take a while for me to get them typed in here tho. So if they are already on the net/web it would be faster to search for them. There is a code on the door jam drivers side for trans, look for it and post it, so I know which trans you have.

Too funny. I've been a tech all my life but have not done it full time for years. I didn't know any dealers repair complimentary book even existed, or where to find it. Lol. Aw lmao here. I'll look and see what I can find. If not I'll let you know.

They are supplements as procedures were upgraded later & there is a dealer trans book for each trans, I only have the one for my trans 4r70w. I did not locate trans book when I just looked, it may be in the truck or shop or loaned out and forgot about. The volume 2 has some of the info on all used that year.

This seller on EBAY has the books for the 4R100 trans along with the other for sale: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-1998-FORD-F-150-250-F250-TRUCK-DIESEL-SERVICE-WORK-SHOP-REPAIR-MANUAL-BOOKS/263342787853?hash=item3d50740d0d:g:dGIAAOSwLVZVmWB6&vxp=mtr

I'll check the number tomorrow. I actually think it's the same number you just stated. I'll check it out tomorrow and let you know. Thanks for all the info. It is appreciated.

Trans: 4r70w.

Hey, on EBAY is another set I found for sale I can not tell which trans book that is as there is a glare on it but The seller can answer a question to which but the price is good. It also has the service supplement books.: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-Ford-F-150-F150-F250-F-250-TRUCK-Service-Shop-Repair-Manual-Set-W-Supplemen/352179064565?hash=item51ff820ef5:g:qmUAAOSwgYVZ1c4Q&vxp=mtr

That is a shipping assembly plug. Just throw it away as it is not needed.