intermittent problem with bang shifting?

1995 FORD EXPLORER
197,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NICKINFC
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Well heres the story, I have a 1995 Explorer 4x4, and starting last month i have been having an intermittent problem with bang shifting, the only time the bang shifting occurs is when the overdrive off light flashes, the only time the O/D Off light flashes is after driving the interstate or driving around town on hot days, after a few days or a few weeks the light turns off and its shift normal and no bang shifting, but i have a new problem now, the O/D Light off started flashing last night after driving the interstate and i noticed on my way home that it wont shift into second properly, it hit 4000rpm and i had to release the gas and it would then shift. The bang shifting no longer occurs, seems to be very quite when shifting, now i just need to figure out how to get it to shift into second properly and i would like to be able to fix it myself since i am on a tight budget and cant afford a new trans or have it rebuilt, also i took the negative battery terminal off and the OD light no longer flashes but i do still have the problem with shifting.
Jul 23, 2008 at 9:01 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

This could be a few different things. For example, there could be an issue with transmission line pressure, an issue with improper band/clutch application pressure, an electrical issue.

I did a little research and found a technical service bulletin related to a no shift 3-4. Based on your description, it sounds like that is what you experience because you need to leave off the throttle for it to shift.

I attached the TSB below. Take a look through it. It explains what could be the issue.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
Sep 19, 2021 at 7:19 PM
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