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Feb 26, 2004 | 01:27 PM

sphelps

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96 Explorer Reverse Function

Hi, any idea why it takes 4-8 seconds before my truck will engage in reverse gear? Thanks

Feb 26, 2004 | 01:52 PM

marragtop

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Does it do it all the time, or only when it's cold? Make sure the fluid is completely topped of. Might also consider a flush and filter change.

Mike

Feb 26, 2004 | 02:09 PM

sphelps

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It seems it started when the cold set in. Thanks for the advice.

Feb 26, 2004 | 07:02 PM

Opera House Works

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This problem is usually associated with leaking low/reverse servo O ring on the piston. This can be accessed easily by dropping the pan. See www.atcdg.com and look in tech under A4LD. You have a 4R55E but this problem extended through this transmision. Reverse is made from first and third. As your transmission gets older, pump pressure drops and seals leak a little more. This is one that you can easily get to and the replacement is an improved double lip seal out of a new material. This could also be valve body problems but this is something you can try for low cost.