Shift solenoid location

1997 FORD ESCORT
204,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DELFORD MARSHALL
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How do you change it? where is it located? what bolts do you take off?
Jun 10, 2017 at 7:34 PM
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Hello,

The shift solenoids are located in the transmission pan. If you don't have a pan then the transmission needs to come out and the side cover must be removed.

Here is a wiring diagram and a guide to show you where it is.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Jun 13, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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