I got a 99 v10 and it shifts really hard. it will rev to about 2700 rpm and shift hard each gear. is this a major problem or something simple?

 

Define "shift hard"

 

How's your fluid level? Check with truck in normal operating temperature, in Neutral (set ebrake).

 

what happens it will rev higher then normal and shift and drop to almost 1000 rpm. it doesnt feel right. i will try checking the fluid.

 

Sometimes low fluid will cause irregular shifts, not saying that's what your problem is, but won't hurt to check.

If fluid looks ok I would then drop the pan, see if anything is in there that shouldn't be, maybe clean or replace the sensors and filter.

 

ill try that i dont have the truck yet im still deciding whether to buy it or not.

 

Oh. I would probably walk away from this one. Just my opinion... A neglected transmission = rebuild sooner or later.

 

ya but i like the truck alot.

 

Well, give it a thorough look over, unless you pretty much know you're buying this truck I wouldn't drop the pan, I'd hate to waste $60-$70+ to refill a transmission for someone else...

 

i might get it for little under a grand.