1991 Ford Explorer TRANSMISSION ISSUES

89,900 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RATKILLER10
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WHY WHEN I PUT INTO DRIVE,TAKES COUPLE MINUTES TO ENGAGE AND GO.............WHAT IS CAUSE/CURE.....................
Feb 14, 2010 at 7:36 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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THe most common cause is age. The seals and o-rings in the trans get hard and allow fluid to bypass them. As a result, it takes a few seconds to engage. I would recommend having the trans serviced and a good additive added to help soften seals and o-rings. THere are many available.

Let me know if it helps.

Joe
Feb 14, 2010 at 3:25 PM
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