Shifting after warm up

1993 FORD TEMPO
170 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JJWILKI
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I have a 1993 ford Tempo GL automatic with a 2.3l. It is having problems shifting out of first after it gets warm. I changed the speed sensor and it still did not solve the problem/shifts perfect untill the temp gage gets to about midway then it wont shift.
Mar 12, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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FIXITMR
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check to make sure your downshift link arm is working it comes down off your throttle body to side of trans.
Mar 12, 2011 at 3:05 PM
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FIXITMR
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could also be internal soleniods getting hot and failing. they may be replacable by removing pan. if that system has a diagnostic plug you could have it tested.
Mar 12, 2011 at 10:39 PM
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