2001 Ford Explorer TRANSMISSION SLOW TO GO INTO GEAR

2001 FORD EXPLORER
62,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TWEEDY1609
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MY TRANSMISSION , IS SLOW TO GO INTO GEAR SOMETIMES.
MY HUSBAND CHECK THE FLUID AND HE SAID IT HAD TOO MUCH FUEL.
I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUSHED AND NEW FLIUID ADD LAST YEAR.
THANKS FOR YOU HELP
Sep 10, 2010 at 3:36 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Here are the things to look for:
Delayed/Soft Forward Engagement Fluid level and condition, shift linkage, low forward clutch pressure, low line pressure, low Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) pressure, oil filter (plugged), valve body (3-4 shift valve, main regulator valve), incorrectly tightened valve body bolts, 1-2 or 2-3 accumulator, pump assembly or forward clutch assembly.
Sep 10, 2010 at 7:38 AM
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