1997 Ford Taurus transmisson shifting

201,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FRENCHAD
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The car just started doing this yesterday all of the sudden its transmission shifted down to first gear while driving 45 mph. the car stayed in this gear until I made it to work. After sitting all night I got in it and drove home it was fine. What could cause this? filter has been chaged a its full of fliud.
Nov 19, 2009 at 9:59 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Possible tranny solenoid
have to check for codes
also check tranny fluid
Nov 19, 2009 at 10:44 AM
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