Truck will not shift out and it is slipping

NESHA22!!

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2005 FORD ESCAPE
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When I put it into a gear it stalls for a minute and then go into gear. Also, it starts out in a high gear once it is cranked.

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 3:38 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon,

Is the check engine light on? If it is, do you know the codes?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Make sure the fluid level is correct. I would start by changing the transmission fluid. There may be debris in the valve body causing this issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Roy

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 3:58 PM

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Yes, the check engine light is on. But I do not know the codes. And I cannot get to an auto shop to run it for codes. Also, the fluid is full and I replaced a torque converter, transmission control solenoid, and speed sensor.

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 4:18 PM

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Got it.

I need the codes to help narrow the area of failure.

You replaced the torque converter already?

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 4:28 PM

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Yes, the torque converter, speed sensor solenoid, transmission control solenoid, and The position speed sensor has all been replaced. When I was able to drive it to the part store, I believe the code was 1715 however since all those parts have been changed out. I do not know what codes are popping up now.

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 4:38 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, question.

Why did you not replace the clutches and steels inside the transmission when you had it out of the car?

Roy

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 4:45 PM

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No one mentioned either. I have no clue about vehicles.

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 4:56 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, you stated two times you replaced the torque converter. That is internal in the transmission.

I assume you mean the solenoid.

Did you change the oil/filter in the transmission?

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 4:59 PM

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Yes, it was changed.

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 5:14 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, we are back to the codes. You may need to have someone bring a code reader to you to pull the codes.

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 5:17 PM

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I have one it keeps saying error.

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 5:22 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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I wish I could help more but I have no information to work with except you replaced parts and I do not know why.

I think you should have it towed somewhere and have someone diagnose it for you.

Roy

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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 5:27 PM

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Thanks for your advice. I thought maybe something was wrong with the computer because I have a code reader and it keeps saying error, but when I put it on my other vehicle it works.