2006 Ford Expedition Transmission Shifts Too Soon

This 2006 Ford Expedition came in with the complaint that the transmission would shift through the gears and the torque converter solenoid would lock up below 25 mph. There was a shudder present at low speed due to the condition. The problem would also go away sometimes. A transmission shop and the local Ford dealership could … Continue reading “2006 Ford Expedition Transmission Shifts Too Soon”

1993 Ford Escort, Transmission Will Not Shift With The Tail Lights On

This 1993 Ford Escort came in with the unusual complaint that the transmission would not shift with the tail/park lights on. From experience it seemed like it would be a faulty ground. I checked all of the grounds under the hood and all were okay. Since my faulty ground thoughts had not panned out I … Continue reading “1993 Ford Escort, Transmission Will Not Shift With The Tail Lights On”

2000 Ford Mustang, Shifter Interlock Erratic, Inop

This 2000 Ford Mustang came in with the complaint that the shifter interlock for the automatic transmission would not release properly and that it would have to be tried several times before it would release. I checked it and found that it required the brake pedal to be firmly pushed in order for it to … Continue reading “2000 Ford Mustang, Shifter Interlock Erratic, Inop”