have reverse but no forward please advise

[snicklfritz]

hello all
I have a 96 ford explorer with 4x4 4.0l with a 4r44e trans with 251000 miles. the other day i lost most of my forward gears. if i hold it in first after about 45 sec it will inguage but if i give it gas and it slips i was reading on here how the torque converter could be the problem. i have noise coming from the t/c area. could this be the cause. i have reverse but a major delay before it goes in but no slipping please help

 

[snicklfritz]

no answers just replace trans or what??????

 

[Jack Flash]

that many miles...a major overhaul or replace it. either way, I would replace the torque converter. a new converter is relatively inexpensive insurance.

 

[wood1]

I'd probably check pressure readings and then yank the VB. Could be just a blown gasket or something. If there are chunks in the pan that will give you some idea of the state of your transmission. Did you check the fluid level?

 

[snicklfritz]

had it open not to long ago maybe 3 months. did band adjustment, filter and gaskit getting ready to rebuild myself. new t/c, new v/b and master rebuild kit.

 

[wood1]

Ah. Could try a rebuilt VB. Might get you through another year... who knows. If it doesn't, rebuild the trans.

 

[snicklfritz]

i have looked on ebay i can pick up a vb for 180 or so

 

[wood1]

Seems cheap, that come with new solenoids too? Central Valve Bodies is a trusted company and they are 100 more or so.

http://stores.ebay.ca/CENTRAL-VALVE-BODIES/Ford-/_i.html?_fsub=2&_sid=61143195&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

 

[snicklfritz]

that is quite a bit more. i just took it to the store as my wife took our tundra to work. had first gear if i pulled it down to it.but 2nd 3rd and od all slipped could it be possible that its a broken band. the facts r i just need it for 2 months then i will rebuild the whole thing also when i started it there was a rattly sound till it warmed up. was reading thought it might be t/c

 

[wood1]

You can check to see if you can adjust the bands. If you can then they aren't broken.

If I were you I would do the following in that sequence:
1-adjust bands
2-replace VB gaskets and fluid/filter
3-rebuild VB

If that doesn't do it you will have a newly rebuilt VB to install in your transmission when you rebuild it.

 

[snicklfritz]

thank you for all your advice i will going at this next week i will keep you informed

 

[snicklfritz]

so i just bought another explorer instead of fixing mine that is for the meantime

 

[wood1]

What'd you get?