1993 Ford Tempo Downshifts hard

130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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REDMAN660
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My 1993 Tempo upshifts fine but when I slow to 40 mph it downshifts from 3rd to 2nd with a loud "clunk". Got any suggestions?
Sep 27, 2008 at 8:16 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi redman660,

Thank you for the donation.

The symptom described is consistent with internal pressure leakage of the trans.

1. Worn bearings/bushes in the trans due to fatigue is causing pressure leakage or
2. The valvebody or solenoids are not working smoothly resulting in inconsistent movement when downshifting.
Sep 27, 2008 at 3:28 PM
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