1996 Explorer doesn't kick down unless I back off of the accelerator...

[1992fordgreen]

Sorry to make another thread...just need some ideas quick...

1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 Eddie Bauer V6 4X4: 197k

Transmission was just replaced a week ago by me. Rebuilt. Worked perfectly at first. Then slipped like crazy. Now it isn't slipping as bad...

Problem:
On top of the minor slippage, the problem is that when the throttle gets florred, it reacts slowly and is slow acceleration, and does NOT kick down UNLESS I back off the throttle. I don't understand it?? Was working perfectly for 5 minutes, then it started to slip. Now it slips and doesn't kick down. O/D light is blinking. ABS light is on. Just replaced the VSS. Haven't touched the engine yet.

I need some ideas!

Filled fluid to like 9.6, and mine takes 9.8. Is this Explorer Mercon V?

HELP!

Thanks in advance

 

[1992fordgreen]

Need some ideas on this...

 

[1992fordgreen]

I'm actually still having this problem. Pulling the code and going from there.

 

[PopRichie77]

Yes, mercon5. Did you check the fluid level with the dip stick? Engine running and in park.

 

[1992fordgreen]

Yes I did. I just used regular mercon because that's what the manual told me to use? Did I put the wrong fluid in?? Thnx poprichie

 

[PopRichie77]

No, regular Mercon is ok , Mercon 5 has replaced it, Can't get regular mercon around where I am.

 

[1992fordgreen]

Sorry meant to pull the code much sooner but broke my leg into four pieces. Lets just say that explorer wi be sitting there for a while. Lol

 

[PopRichie77]

WOW, that's not good.

 

[1992fordgreen]

Drained about 1 quart of trans fluid and trans works almost perfectly now...trust that dipstick...not your math...(even though it was right)...?????