1998 Ford Expedition 98 Sometimes Put Into Drive Trans Won T Engage Right Away

1998 FORD EXPEDITION
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i have a 98 ford expedition sometimes when its put into drive the trans won't engage right away.it intermittent and doesn't happen often.but.it did it to me twice this weekend and it took a little for it to engage. my mechanic flushed it and cleaned the screens. he says the trans is fine but its still doing it today.what is the problem and do i need a new trans?
Feb 12, 2013 at 1:06 AM
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its not fine. it sounds like there is bad seals in the front clutch. it will have to come out and be inspected.

roy
Feb 12, 2013 at 1:12 AM
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