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Dec 5, 2005 | 08:39 AM

njf207

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Help Motor/Tranny Problem

I have a 98 explorer with 4.0 5 speed auto. I have a really bad vibration when it is in gear and stoped can anyone help I think it maybe the torque converter any other ideas

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Dec 5, 2005 | 09:15 AM

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there is a computer reflash and a few exhaust brackets that can be install to lesson the vibe.as long as you dont have a driveability problem

Dec 5, 2005 | 09:21 AM

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Is this a common problem with this. It drives fine but the vib is bad and the tailpipe shakes.

Dec 5, 2005 | 01:05 PM

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the brackets are to stiffen up the exhaust system.there is a tsb from ford #98-21-1 tha consistes of a computer reflash , bracket for the exhaust and a new power steering hose.

Dec 5, 2005 | 01:53 PM

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I called my local ford dealer and they told me that most likley all it needs in the reflash and evrythinkg would be ok becasue my check engine light was giving me a random multipal misfire so thank you very much for the help.

Dec 9, 2005 | 08:43 AM

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My Local ford dealer replaced an exaust bushing and reprogrammed the pcm with the propper updates now it runs great has so much more power and shift really nice. Thanks for the help