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1997 Ford Explorer

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 173,000 MILES
Goes good in 1st and 2nd gear but wont go in drive or reverse only moves slighly at 3500 rpms

updated 4/9/10

Yea check engine light has been on for long time even b4 it acted up. How do I fix that bad shift solenoid n how much will it cost?
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 10:15 PM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light come on? It sounds like a bad shift solenoid.
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010 AT 10:37 AM
Tiny
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Before doing anything, have the computer scanned for trouble codes. Chances are the computer knows what is wrong with the transmission. Many parts stores will do it for free.

Do that and let me know what you find. Also, if it is a shift solenoid, the computer should identify which one it is. You need to remove the pan to access the solenoid. Parts should be under a hundred dollars.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Friday, April 9th, 2010 AT 7:47 PM
Tiny
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The overdrive light flashes its been flashing awhile put some lucas oil transmission slip in n it helped a lil for a mile drive then acted up again
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 11:00 PM
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It may just be the clutches are bad. However, if the light is flashing, I would suggest having the computer scanned to see why the OD light is flashing.
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Monday, April 12th, 2010 AT 5:34 AM

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