2k explorer slipping first and second, O/D LIGHT BLINKING

[druhahl]

Someone help me. I have a 2k explorer that is not engaging 1st until you Rev the motor up for a second or 3, slips going into second, and after driving for a while stays bucking slightly. Also, sometimes, the O/D off light blinks. I haven't gotten anywhere to have codes ran yet, but I have changed fluid twice, and replaced the valve body gasket. ANY ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[colintrax]

For reading the codes try FORscan. I haven't used it yet but it looks pretty promising. I'll be trying it out tomorrow.

My guess would be the gasket… which you've already replaced

 

[drdoom]

Can't say much til you get the codes read...likely a torque converter if you have the V6.

 

[druhahl]

*update*
got the light to come on. Didn't get any codes though. From a cheaper $200 computer, or from a $5k computer. Did manage to get the shift cable properly aligned though. Could I have blown out the valve body gasket again, driving it with an improperly adjusted shift cable?