Transmission When coming to a stop, it is very hard downshifting?

Tiny
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  • 2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
  • 4.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 147,000 MILES
When coming to a stop, it is very hard downshifting. I think it is happening somewhere between second and fourth gear. It seems to happen more often when I am making a harder stop.
Friday, August 16th, 2024 AT 4:01 PM

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Tiny
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Let's run the codes because it seems like you have an input shaft speed sensor (turbine) that is not working, or the value of the sensor has degraded. Also, can I ask if the engine power is normal? If not and the engine is down on power, you could have a partially clogged catalytic converter.

Here is a guide to help us:

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

This is the location of the turbine sensor in case you need it, also has the transmission been serviced lately. I would do this as well.

Here is a guide to help:

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

Transmission Fluid Type

5R55S .................... Motorcraft MERCON V ATF XT-5-QM

6R60 .................... Motorcraft MERCON SP ATF XT-6QSP

Capacities

Transmission Fluid

5R55S .................... 12.4 Quarts (11.7L)

6R60 .................... 11.2 Quarts (106L)

I have included the transmission service procedure for your car as well.

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Saturday, August 17th, 2024 AT 9:51 AM

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