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Frank Gladden Posted on Aug 29, 2013
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1988 Ford Bronco- Going from Park or Reverse into a "forward gear" it revs for awhile until finally catching and going (sometimes have to rev 3-4 different times.) Going into Reverse from any of the other gears works perfect every time (Reverse works fine.) PLEASE HELP!!!?

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Check vacum on trans it must be leaking or bad

Testimonial: "Ok i have "smoke tested it before but not sure if I did it right. Also it's a 1988 ford bronco II, I messed up on the thing. Any other idea's of what it could be?"

  • Frank Gladden Aug 29, 2013

    Ok thank you! I have tried checking it by blowing smoke into it, but the pressure is too much to even blow into. How else would I check it? (btw I just tried blowing ciggarette smoke into the vacuum line, I saw the trick online) Didn't help or work though. Should I pull the hose off and check for fluid in it? And any thoughts on the shift modulator? I heard that could have something to do with it, How would I check into all that without seeing a mechanic?

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