1994 Ford Bronco slamming into gears

1994 FORD BRONCO
183,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NCHROBAK
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Sporadically the transmission is not wanting to shift gears so RPM runs high then slams into gear. Turn car off then restart and it usually goes away. Also does not happen all the time.
Mar 26, 2009 at 7:34 AM
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There is a Tech Bulliten on the TR sensor harness loading up with water, check it out. E4OD - HARSH ENGAGEMENT AND/OR SHIFT CONCERNS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Reference Number(s): 95-2-12,  Date of Issue:   January 30, 1995 Related Ref Number(s): 95-2-12 ARTICLE BEGINNING CONDITIONS TRANSMISSION - E40D - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES - WATER INTRUSION OF THE MLP/TR SENSOR TRANSMISSION - E40D - POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION INTO THE MLP/TR SENSOR CAUSING SHIFT CONCERNS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS TRANSMISSION - E40D - SHIFT CONCERNS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS DUE TO WATER INTRUSION OF THE MLP/TR SENSOR APPLICATION Model(s): Ford Light Truck: 1989-94 Bronco, Econoline, F-150-350 Series, F-47, F53, F-59 Bulletin No.: 95-2-12 Date: January 30, 1995 ISSUE Some vehicles may exhibit a shift concern and/or a harsh engagement concern due to water intrusion into the MLP/TR sensor and vehicle harness. There may also be a number of different DTC's along with those concerns. ACTION Replace the MLP/TR sensor and vehicle harness connector if signs of water penetration are evident. Refer to the following for service details. SERVICE INFORMATION 1. Verify the customer concern. 2. Perform normal on-board diagnostics. 3. Inspect the MLP/TR sensor for signs of water contamination. 4. If water penetration is present and/or DTC's have been set, replace the MLP/TR sensor and the Page 1 of 2 E4OD - HARSH ENGAGEMENT AND/OR SHIFT CONCERNS -1994 Ford Bronco


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Mar 26, 2009 at 7:39 AM
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