1996 Ford Explorer wont shift

1996 FORD EXPLORER
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRYANFOY70
leaving a stand still, wont shift outta first gear unless i let off gas. all other gears shift normally. o/d light blinking
Jun 19, 2009 at 5:36 PM
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JGAROFALO
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[quote:1d3dbccd10="bryanfoy70"]Transmission problem
1996 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 120000 miles

leaving a stand still, wont shift outta first gear unless i let off gas. all other gears shift normally. o/d light blinking[/quote:1d3dbccd10]

Start be having it checked for trouble codes. The blinking O/D light means that the PCM has detected a problem in the electronic controls. Post back with code(s).
Jun 20, 2009 at 7:19 AM
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