transmission has hard time shifting

1985 FORD TEMPO
80,000 MILES
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DOCK1155
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transmission will not shift for some miles , then when it does start shifting it downshifts alot on it's own
Nov 2, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like it is worn out internally. i would have a trans shop drive it and give you there opinion and get a bid for the repairs.

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Nov 2, 2011 at 6:00 PM
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FIXITMR
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check to see if kickdown/shift control lever has fallen off. it uses a plastic bushing that wears away with time and then can pop off bracket arm. it's on side of throttle body linkage and goes down to trans lever. about 8-12" long
Nov 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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