dbaker
SDD Junior Member
feel stupid
Robert, I took my f-250 into my favorite little garage to have them look why can't put gear selector down past drive, low 1 and low 2. A mechanic got underneath and disconnected the cable and couldn't get it to shift past drive, just wouldn't go any further than into drive. He suggested I take it to a tranny shop. I called and couldn't get in 'til next week. My wife didn't like the idea that there may be a breakdown while I was laid up and she was out on the road. So, okay, to appease her I took it into the ford dealer, so at least I'd have an idea what was wrong. Of course you have to pay 78.00 diagnostic fee. Well I made myself comfy in the waiting lounge and half an hour later the service gal came in and said it's all set. The mechanic found a small stone stuck near the trans shift and not letting the g move into 1st or 2nd gear. The charge was only 39.00. Man, was I happy. We'll have to file that away in the memory bank. On the other note while there I checked at Parts dept. about that handle and price is 140.00. I think I'll call Ford co. and see if we can haggle something out. Thanks for your help.
Robert, I took my f-250 into my favorite little garage to have them look why can't put gear selector down past drive, low 1 and low 2. A mechanic got underneath and disconnected the cable and couldn't get it to shift past drive, just wouldn't go any further than into drive. He suggested I take it to a tranny shop. I called and couldn't get in 'til next week. My wife didn't like the idea that there may be a breakdown while I was laid up and she was out on the road. So, okay, to appease her I took it into the ford dealer, so at least I'd have an idea what was wrong. Of course you have to pay 78.00 diagnostic fee. Well I made myself comfy in the waiting lounge and half an hour later the service gal came in and said it's all set. The mechanic found a small stone stuck near the trans shift and not letting the g move into 1st or 2nd gear. The charge was only 39.00. Man, was I happy. We'll have to file that away in the memory bank. On the other note while there I checked at Parts dept. about that handle and price is 140.00. I think I'll call Ford co. and see if we can haggle something out. Thanks for your help.
