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Question posted by c510savage on September 5th, 2014

Automatic Trans.pops Out Of Drive And Is Sluggish Then Pops Back Flashing Lite

my 97 F350xt automatic trans. slips while driving when i ease off the gas pedal it seems to pop back in but its getting worse what should i check first?

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