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1991 Ford Escort 91 Escort no 3rd gear

Tiny
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  • 1991 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,000 MILES
My 91 Escort automatic transaxle has lost third gear. Since everything seems normal including fluid I feel that the problem may not be 3rd gear clutches and may be a sensor or some other inexpensive fix. How can I troubleshoot this to be sure, before spending a lot of money on a used transaxle
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010 AT 12:21 PM

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Tiny
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Fault with 3-4 clutch pack
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010 AT 1:05 PM
Tiny
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Are you saying there is no need to troubleshoot becouse the only possible cause is that the clutch is shot
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010 AT 1:18 PM
Tiny
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No you can check for codes and do pressure tests. If no codes then need to drop pan and check 3-4 shift solenoid
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010 AT 1:26 PM
Tiny
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My Repair manual dosnt think im smart enough to work on a transmission. Where can I get more detailed information on troubleshooting this and on this solenoid. The only code that came up was 23, Thrittle Positioning Sensor.
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010 AT 1:32 PM
Tiny
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At bottom of reply see blue manuals site that is
Mitchell on demand and for $10.95 can download to your computer
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010 AT 1:50 PM

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