slips out of overdrive into drive?

So, there are two things that can cause this to happen, either the MAF sensor is off making the computer think there is less air going into the engine (load) or the catalytic converter is getting clogged causing eh same effect. Here is a guide and the location of the MAF sensor so you can check it out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

These problems will not set a trouble code. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

I had the catalytic converter (2) both inspected at the mechanics today and they are fine using combustion method. also, i replaced the MAF two half years ago with Motorcraft part. This has been going on for 3 years. i replaced a number of sensors as well. Thanks, Kevin

I have seen the pressure regulating solenoid or the fluid temperature sensor get weak and cause this issue did this get changed already?

yes, I changed it awhile back..

wait a minute, I changed the temperature sensor but not the regulating solenoid. (later) can't find much on regulating solenoid EGR. Could it be under another name? any other info you could tell me?

Yep, they don't say much about the pressure regulating solenoid, but I did find information on the OD gear issue.

From OD or D to 1 at 55 MPH Coasting, shift to first under 15 MPH See: Automatic Transmission-Transaxle - Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures - Kickdown Shift Speeds Too Early

1. Main control pressure malfunction.
2. Sticking or dirty valve body.
3. Low/reverse servo damaged.
4. Governor damaged or worn.
5. Overdrive clutch damaged.

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.

I looked over the list of possible causes for my transmission slipping out of 4th into 3rdthat you sent. None of them seemed to reflect what has been going on for the past 3 years. The closest one would be trans valve body going bad, but research says that it would not last 3 years with this issue. One thing i neglected to say was it will also shift from 4th into 3rd on the highway if I hit a bump in the road. Driving down the highway just fine I hit like a overpass break in the road and down shift it goes. I have pulled over and stopped before and shift the gears and pulled out on the highway but still would not shift into 4th. Thanks, Kevin
PS: I bought another MAF sensor and will try this again but remember I replaced the one I currently have just 2.5 years ago. I'll let you know if it changes anything.

Please do, MAF sensor can go bad often.