. automatic transmission not wanting to shift til you let of throttle

1988 MERCURY COUGAR
2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALICEBELLAMY
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a.o.d transmission will not shift into gear until you let off throttle. then shifts hard
Mar 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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HMAC300
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have a trans guy look at this, you probably need yoru throttle pressure adjusted or a cable broke.
Mar 11, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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