Transmission problem

2002 FORD EXPLORER
114,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEPH24R
will a bad pressure control solenoid harm my transmission if i continue to drive my 2002 Ford Explorer. i already had it diagnosed and that is what the garage told me was the problem. but i dont have the money to fix it yet and its my only vehicle
Jul 17, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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If system pressure is to high it will cause seals to blow, if to low depending on conditions the trans may start to slip, get this fixed or it may cost a lot more when something fails.
Jul 21, 2011 at 1:43 PM
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