1997 Ford Contour od light flashing and shifting hard and s

1997 FORD CONTOUR
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARINE967
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i had replaced the transmission in my 97 ford contour and the speed ometer is not working and it is shifting rough and late i also have the od light flashing on the car when i get on it it will shift it goes in to all gears and drives off i was just wondering if it might be a sensor causeing it does anyone have a answer
Mar 27, 2008 at 6:50 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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PCM and TCM need to read the speed so it can shift at the correct speed
you need to scan for codes
that will help to pin point the trouble area
check it for tune up too
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:01 PM
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