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2004 Explorer: light comes..mph..it) jerks..shifting..Park to reverse

 

Customer Question

O/D off light comes on when I am driving (around 40+ mph, somestimes even at 20mphs...if I turn off the suv and back on, it goes away- goes away from either 30 minutes to 2hrs). Also my 2004 Explorer (88K+ miles on it) jerks forward/backwards as well when shifting from Park to reverse or to drive.

 

Country: United States
Make: Ford
Model: Explorer 4x4
Year: 2004
Engine: 4.0

Already Tried:
I have been told it could possible be the transmission & also told it could be the timing chain & tensioners.

Submitted: 334 days and 9 hours ago.
Category: Ford
Value: $29
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  gtnby2 replied334 days and 8 hours ago.

Please only rate answers AFTER finishing our session. Your problem may take a few conversations to pin point, and we can talk until you are satisfied

Hello, the O/D light blinking and the jerking are both most likely the transmission torque converter and the shift solenoid. The easiest way to be sure is to have a reputable shop scan it for codes.. When you have them, post back and we can go from there...
Thanks,
Brad

Customer replied202 days and 8 hours ago.

The code(s) that I was given are,


Troubleshooting P0745
OEM Brand: General Motors


Definition
Pressure control solenoid - pressure low condition
ECM detected trouble codes P0731, P0732, P0733 and P0734 were set together


Probable cause
Open or short circuit condition
Poor electrical connection

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Expert:  gtnby2 replied202 days and 7 hours ago.

Ok, believe it or not this could be a good thing! Should be able to just drop the pan and check the wiring harness and test the solenoids. Unfortunately, this still requires diagnostic and test equipment at a shop BUT the final bill will be much less then if the trans would have had to be removed.
I would shop around at local garages and compare prices before deciding on one so you have a good spectrum of the possible charges.
Post back if you have any further questions!
Thank you,
Brad

 
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