Transmission slow or delayed shift

2008 FORD FUSION
230,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WENDYKRISMAN
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When driving the transmission either slips or has a slow or delayed shift going from first to second. Also it makes a clunking noise when put in reverse but then goes fine in reverse.
Aug 7, 2018 at 12:20 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the fluid is low and the unit needs to be serviced. Here is a guide to give you an idea on what to do. Also we should run the codes as well.

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

and

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

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 8, 2018 at 12:31 PM
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