1996 Ford Explorer Harsh Shift and CEL

1996 FORD EXPLORER
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FFEMT2144
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I have a 1996 ford explorer 4X4 XLT, my check enigne light is on and stays on steady, when i drive my truck it bangs into third gear olny and is a little rough when it shifts into other gears, someone said that this may not be a transmission problem, do you have any suggestions as to what this may be? the mileage is 117000
Mar 13, 2006 at 4:14 AM
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Start with pulling the codes and post back with them. Some large auto part chain stores will do this for free. :)
Mar 14, 2006 at 12:22 PM
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Before assuming a transmission fault, retrieve the diagnostic trouble codes and share them for further diagnosis. Some large auto parts stores will scan codes at no charge.

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The owner of a 1996 Ford Explorer 4X4 XLT with 117,000 miles reports a steady check engine light, a harsh bang only when shifting into third, and slightly rough shifts into other gears. They asked whether the problem might not be the transmission. The expert recommended starting by pulling the trouble codes, noting that some large auto parts chains scan for free, and posting the codes back.

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