Transmission will not shift into third or fourth gear

Tiny
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  • 2007 MERCURY MARINER
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  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 227,000 MILES
I recently changed my alternator and doing this the right front axle has to come out. Everything went pretty smooth putting everything back together and when I test drove it the transmission fluid came out because I did not replace the axle seal. I replaced the seal and had no leaks but since. I lost some fluid the transmission was slipping just a little bit. So I topped it off with Mercon V and now I only have first and second gear and reverse is fine. What I am not sure of is, does my vehicle take Mercon or Mercon V? Most stuff I read says the V but my dipstick says Mercon. Can you mix the two? And also the vehicle runs great and sounds good, it just will not shift.
Thursday, September 7th, 2017 AT 5:32 PM

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Tiny
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As you drive does the speedometer work?

Please let us know

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, September 8th, 2017 AT 11:06 AM
Tiny
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Speedometer works fine. Everything seems to be working great. It just wont shift.
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Sunday, September 10th, 2017 AT 1:52 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like a shaft speed sensor has gone out, lets start by running the codes to see what come up.

Here is a guide to get you started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, September 11th, 2017 AT 10:57 AM
Tiny
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Check engine light has not come on but I scanned it anyway and it didnt show anything.
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Monday, September 11th, 2017 AT 2:55 PM
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KEN L
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Bummer, I would start to lean toward the transmission has gone out and needs a rebuild. You can pull it yourself and save some money. I would replace the radiator also so the cooler doesn't inject old fluid and material into the new unit.

Here are a few guides to show you what you are in for when doing the repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/transmission-replacement-removal-manual

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 AT 10:28 AM

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