2008 Ford F150 XL v6 manual transmission issue

Any idea why when I accelerate in 1st gear my truck will "nose down" with loss of power almost like I down shifted from 5th to 3rd? I've pulled out several times and the truck almis the comes to a complete stop until I shift into 2nd.

Without knowing the transmission in your truck it is impossible to be sure but is this a "Granny gear? 1st? Some have a very low ratio first gear, and you only need to start out in 1st when loaded or under other stress

Try starting in 2nd and if that works you know that the first gear is a granny

Nothing wrong with the truck. Just shift quickly.

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