Potential Transmission Issue?

[CarbonSteel]

I have had two occurrences within the past 3 days of the transmission downshifting and then not upshifting when slowing down and it seems to be stuck in 2nd gear (and the number is lit up in the instrument cluster, but the "M" is not illuminated).

I thought maybe I was hitting the "minus" on the side of the gear shifter, but the "M" on the dashboard does not light up and I would assume that it should if I did. It can be cured by manually shifting into "M" and then back into "D", or by turning it off and back on again.

I have 7600 miles on it and the transmission has not been touched.

Anyone else have this issue?

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[Ducati1098]

I have had two occurrences within the past 3 days of the transmission downshifting and then not upshifting when slowing down and it seems to be stuck in 2nd gear (and the number is lit up in the instrument cluster, but the "M" is not illuminated).

I thought maybe I was hitting the "minus" on the side of the gear shifter, but the "M" on the dashboard does not light up and I would assume that it should if I did. It can be cured by manually shifting into "M" and then back into "D", or by turning it off and back on again.

I have 7600 miles on it and the transmission has not been touched.

Anyone else have this issue?

You can use selectshift (the +/-) without it being in manual mode. It’ll just show the gear selected. The dash will still show D, not M.
So I would guess you accidentally hit it.

 

[CarbonSteel]

You can use selectshift (the +/-) without it being in manual mode. It’ll just show the gear selected. The dash will still show D, not M.
So I would guess you accidentally hit it.

Thanks @Ducati1098. I have been paying closer attention, but the button does need a definitive press.

A few questions:

1. If I did hit it, would it stay in whatever gear it went into when the button was pressed?

2. Can that functionality be disabled?

3. No reports of the transmission downshifting and then no upshifting? The "2" on the dashboard is a bit of a tell take as I assume a malfunction would not cause it to light up.

Thanks again.

Could it be this?

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ing-into-manual-shift-mode.58121/post-1669811

 

[Ducati1098]

Thanks @Ducati1098. I have been paying closer attention, but the button does need a definitive press.

A few questions:

1. If I did hit it, would it stay in whatever gear it went into when the button was pressed?

2. Can that functionality be disabled?

3. No reports of the transmission downshifting and then no upshifting? The "2" on the dashboard is a bit of a tell take as I assume a malfunction would not cause it to light up.

Thanks again.

1. Yes, but it also depends on the situation. Pressing the +/- in Drive is basically the same thing as manual mode, but it’s more of a temporary manual shift mode.
If you’re accelerating, let’s say in 5th and you press the +, it will shift to 6th if possible and hold it. However, the gear indicator should eventually go away (usually takes about 5 seconds or so) and it continue to shift on its own. But until then it will hold the gear selected as long as it can depending on speed/rpm. If this happens again, you should be able to press and hold the + button to make it return to normal D mode.

2. I don’t know of anyway to disable it.

3. The only time the gear indicator will show on the dash is if the +/- has been pressed in D, or if it’s in M mode. No type of malfunction should cause it to show up. So if it wasn’t an accidental press, there is always a possibility that there may be an issue with the button/wiring making it seem like you pressed it even though you haven’t.

 

[HotdogThud]

I have done this, usually when I'm trying to reach something at the right side of the little cubby in front of the shifter.

Super exciting when done on the freeway at 75.

 

[CarbonSteel]

I have done this, usually when I'm trying to reach something at the right side of the little cubby in front of the shifter.

Super exciting when done on the freeway at 75.

When I intentionally press it, it is quite noticable, this has randomly happened twice. I'll have to pay much closer attention, but there are a few examples of what I am experiencing. There seems to be a bulletin about it to reprogram the trans.

@flip or @Ducati1098 - ring any bells?

 

[Dorf2point0]

When I intentionally press it, it is quite noticable, this has randomly happened twice. I'll have to pay much closer attention, but there are a few examples of what I am experiencing. There seems to be a bulletin about it to reprogram the trans.

@flip or @Ducati1098 - ring any bells?

It’s always something isn’t it?

 

[Ducati1098]

When I intentionally press it, it is quite noticable, this has randomly happened twice. I'll have to pay much closer attention, but there are a few examples of what I am experiencing. There seems to be a bulletin about it to reprogram the trans.

@flip or @Ducati1098 - ring any bells?

This is the common TSB for generic 10R60 shifting concerns. I’ve never seen any of the issues outlined in this cause the gear indicator to illuminate, but It certainly couldn’t hurt having your dealership look into it or to have them update the PCM to the latest calibration.

 

[CarbonSteel]

This is the common TSB for generic 10R60 shifting concerns. I’ve never seen any of the issues outlined in this cause the gear indicator to illuminate, but It certainly couldn’t hurt having your dealership look into it or to have them update the PCM to the latest calibration.

Many thanks!

 

[Dorf2point0]

Many thanks!

AGAIN, a Dealer thingy

 

[CarbonSteel]

You can use selectshift (the +/-) without it being in manual mode. It’ll just show the gear selected. The dash will still show D, not M.
So I would guess you accidentally hit it.

It happened again and I am positive that I am not touching the button. The thing is, this is happening when slowing and then accelerating. It stays in 2nd gear and will not up shift. It is more than simply showing me what gear I am in, the transmission downshifts when I slow (from 50 to 20), but then remains in 2nd when I accelerate again.

I guess I will have to make an appointment with the dealer to see what is going on. Glad I have not changed the filter/fluid yet...no need to give them a reason...

 

[Ducati1098]

It happened again and I am positive that I am not touching the button. The thing is, this is happening when slowing and then accelerating. It stays in 2nd gear and will not up shift. It is more than simply showing me what gear I am in, the transmission downshifts when I slow (from 50 to 20), but then remains in 2nd when I accelerate again.

I guess I will have to make an appointment with the dealer to see what is going on. Glad I have not changed the filter/fluid yet...no need to give them a reason...

Interesting. Yeah I would agree happening this many times there must be a fault causing the issue. Keep us updated on what they say/find.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Interesting. Yeah I would agree happening this many times there must be a fault causing the issue. Keep us updated on what they say/find.

I just hope they find something versus "cannot replicate the issue".

 

[Dorf2point0]

It happened again and I am positive that I am not touching the button. The thing is, this is happening when slowing and then accelerating. It stays in 2nd gear and will not up shift. It is more than simply showing me what gear I am in, the transmission downshifts when I slow (from 50 to 20), but then remains in 2nd when I accelerate again.

I guess I will have to make an appointment with the dealer to see what is going on. Glad I have not changed the filter/fluid yet...no need to give them a reason...

Ahhh, ask that they give you the first transmission fluid change.. We can all wait for the Movie.. Getting the programming “fixed” and new fluid should warm the transmission up to you.. it might start even liking you to drive it.. . I activity hate the transmission on the Big Bend 2.3L.. It has always upshifted under powered and Ford Dealer says there is nothing wrong with it..

 

[brkdncr]

Are you in eco mode?

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