van shifts into 1st hard?

1995 FORD WINDSTAR
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JASONEM
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Transmission problem
1995 Ford Windstar V6 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 140000 miles
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my van shifts into 1st hard,i thought if i changed filter and fluids it would fix the problem it did not what could be the problem?
Dec 9, 2007 at 12:44 PM
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KNOBBY
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its on its way out be happy its gone this far its not a strong trans
Dec 9, 2007 at 1:28 PM
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This can be causes by a turbine shaft speed sensor that is going out but we should run the codes to see if any are stored, this guide can help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is the location of the sensor in case you get a codes for it which maybe it will have or not. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.


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