Shifting in and out of gear while driving at normal speeds

JASON2013

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1995 FORD BRONCO
5.0L
V8
260,000 MILES

When driving on the highway at 65 mph it shifts in and out of overdrive. When I take off from a stop it winds out and slams into gear and if I try to start out in second gear it stalls sometimes and it stays revved up at 2000 rpm while stopped.

Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 AT 4:35 PM

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KEN L

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Hello,

This sounds like the fluid level is low or the transmission filter has fallen of inside the transmission pan. Here is a guide to help us get started finding out the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken

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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 10:27 AM

JASON2013

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Hey Ken, Jason here. I changed the filter and fluid in the transmission did not seem to help matters any. It kept having the same problems I was still driving it being it is my only transportation. I noticed the gauges and other electrical issues happening so I changed the computer (ECM) and everything worked out and runs great, except for when I first take off from a stop it seems to still be sluggish for a bit. Any further ideas? I am stumped.

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Monday, August 27th, 2018 AT 12:01 PM

KEN L

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It sounds like the transmission issue is solved? If so nice work, if you have a new issue now lets start a new question. Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken

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Tuesday, August 28th, 2018 AT 10:01 AM