1994 Ford Explorer Takes about 5 minutes to go into first

RUN100JC

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1994 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

My transmission go's into Reverse fine, it shifts from 1st to 2nd to 3rd to OD fine, but it takes almost 5 minutes to go from park into first, anyone have any idea what could be causing this? It was re-built in 2007

Saturday, February 27th, 2010 AT 5:39 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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First, have you checked to make sure the trans fluid is full and clean? If it is, my first guess is seals / o-rings that have hardened from time which allows fluid to bypass them. Does it only do it in the AM? I realize that it was rebuilt in 07, but that doesn't mean the seals were replaced. That is why I am asking.

Let me know.
Joe

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Monday, March 1st, 2010 AT 6:35 AM

RUN100JC

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I replaced the oil and filter, oil looked good, it takes awhile to go into first gear, but its alot worse in the morning

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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 AT 4:58 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I feel either there is a problem with the trans control module or like I originally said, hardened seals. You could try an additive to see if it helps.

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Friday, March 5th, 2010 AT 7:25 PM