Transmission trouble

1993 LINCOLN MARK VIII
140,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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SHERRY SEYMORE
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It does not shift into second or third, but the fluid looks good.
The oil stays clean between changes.
Nov 11, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like you have a shift solenoid that is shorted out and not working.

Here is a guide to show you how to remove the pan so you can change the solenoid out:

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

It is the solenoid with the purple and orange wire.

You will need to lift the car up safely

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Nov 13, 2017 at 11:26 AM
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