Transmission not shifting into second gear intermittently?

2005 MERCURY MONTEREY
125,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RMORGAN123
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transmission will-miss shift when shifting into second gear does not do it every time.
Apr 13, 2022 at 2:51 PM
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This happens when the turbine speed sensor starts to go out here is the location so you can change it out which a guide and how to fix automatic transmission problems just in case. Also are there any codes?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

and

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

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Apr 14, 2022 at 11:43 AM
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