1998 Ford Escort don't shift when warm

1998 FORD ESCORT
117,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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My escort is a 3 speed overdrive (automatic) that seems to shift fine until driven about 30 miles or so, then it will downshift or not shift out of second. The transmition has been replaced once, but it is still doing the same thing.
Apr 19, 2008 at 4:18 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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do you have check engine light on and if so
need to scan for codes
and let us know
Apr 20, 2008 at 8:01 AM
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[quote:547179a5e3="BMRFIXIT"]do you have check engine light on and if so
need to scan for codes
and let us know[/quote:547179a5e3]

I ran the codes and it showed 4:
Engine coolant temp. circut high input;
TCC Mechanical noise or stuck in "off" position;
Throttle/Pedal Position sensor/switch A circuit low input;
TP sensor out of range low.
Apr 26, 2008 at 5:47 PM
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Its place to start
if you post the code s I will try to get you more info on them
Apr 26, 2008 at 5:59 PM
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I ran the codes and it showed 4:
Engine coolant temp. circut high input;
TCC Mechanical noise or stuck in "off" position;
Throttle/Pedal Position sensor/switch A circuit low input;
TP sensor out of range low.

I couldn't find anyone at the parts store who could tell me what "TCC" is in reference to.
Apr 27, 2008 at 12:42 PM
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TCC
torque converter clutch solenoid
Apr 27, 2008 at 1:47 PM
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Where is this solenoid located ... inside or outside the transmition?
Apr 27, 2008 at 4:04 PM
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Inside on the valve body
Apr 27, 2008 at 5:43 PM
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