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Question posted by getyourphelanmailon on April 1st, 2016

Do I Need A New Transmission?

1999 Ford Explorer Sport...runs Great Until Recently. Transmission Slips And Drags For About 10 To 20 Seconds Then Kicks Into Gear...until It Happens Again Usually A Few Minutes Later. Runs Perfectly When Engine When First Started And Running "cold." Can My Transmission Be Repaired Or Do These Symptoms Indicate That I Am In For A New Transmission? Please Help?! I Love This Car!

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Answer #1: Posted by jdfitchett on April 1st, 2016 7:31 AM
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make sure your transmission is full, if so, then you could try haveing the transmission fluid changed, if that doesn't work then take it to a shop.

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