1998 Ford Contour Slipping and will not shift into OD

Tiny
DAENGMEI
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 162,000 MILES
There is very rough shifting into 2nd gear. Very high rpm then after shift very low rpm. Transmission will not shift into OD and the dashboard OD ON/OFF indicator light begins blinking after only a few miles driving. Transmission slips when downshifting if I use too much fuel pedel force. I checked the fluid level (after 20 miles) and it was within the bottom 1/4 of the marks. There was darkening and a burnt smell. I have some rebuild experience with other engine components and have installed/removed both rear wheel and front wheel drive transmissions. I am confident enough that I would use a rebuild kit if the necessary speciality tools are reasonable to acquire.
Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 10:01 PM

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Tiny
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About a 95 Contour, nearly same symptoms. Range sensor, sounds reasonable. Sorry to not have read further before posting the question. Any other info? I will change the oil. Thanks.
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Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 10:33 PM

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