Transmission help!?

[RickE46M3]

I have a 1999 Ford Explorer XLT 4wd, auto... WELL, I have been told that I need a new transmission within the next year or so, between $1,500-$1,800 I guess. I am having no problems besides 3rd gear I think, it hesitates to downshift or it will hesitate to engage into third and kind of bump a bit. I was wondering if you had any nursing transmission do's and don't advice to get the most out of this. Thanks

 

[mnealuf]

Do a search on here and you will find lots of info. The 2-3 gear falre is supoer common and the transmission does not have to come out to fix.

 

[Glacier991]

I'd suggest you start by reading the 5R55E Valve Body rebuild diary, and pay attention to the problems it fixed for folks....it is a sticky post at the top.

 

[RickE46M3]

So I may not have to replace it to fix it? I saw the sticky thread I am just wondering if this is a good fix though... Should I print this page off and show it to my mechanic because I sure as hell am not inclined enough to pull this **** off myself. How much is something like this?