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1997 Ford Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Mechanic, Transmission, Wheel.
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Asked on August 15, 2010

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Transmission problem
1997 Other Ford Models 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a 1997 Grand Marques and when I pull off my car jerks one time before it change the first gear it feels like the shifts are changing.
Avatar Asked by tarneshab

Answer

Replied on August 16, 2010

Hi there,

This is possibly a shift pressure problem, it may be an electrical issue so a scan can help show up any unresolved fault codes, this problem should really be checked first hand by a qualified mechanic.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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