1989 Ford Probe transmission

1989 FORD PROBE
116,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DZANTEK
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The "MAN-SHIFT" light comes on after it shifts to third gear and keeps flashing. I press the button on the side of the shift knob but the light doesn't go out and it does NOT shift to fourth gear.
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Dan Zantek
Anchorage, Alaska
Dec 27, 2014 at 4:02 AM
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HOMER1967
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that is a very common issue with that vehicle and is normally caused by a faulty pulse signal generator in the 4EAT electronic transmission controller.but I would suggest that you take it to a transmission shop to be 100% sure as special tools and procedures are required to not only diagnose the failed part but to also replace it.there is a ford tsb on this issue the number is 90-4-8.
Dec 27, 2014 at 5:33 AM
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DZANTEK
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Thank you for this information.
Off to the transmission shop I go.
Dan Zantek
Dec 27, 2014 at 6:35 AM
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HOMER1967
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you are very welcome sir.
Dec 27, 2014 at 6:47 AM