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2004 FORD EXPLORER

4.6L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor564Torque3707Fluid9DTC780Battery1Maintenance0Recalls4
P0733high severityPowertrain

Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio

on 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 · AWD

What this code means

Incorrect gear ratio detected in 3rd gear.

Symptoms

  • Slipping in 3rd
  • Shift problems

Common causes

  • 3rd gear components worn
  • Solenoid issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor gear ratio
  2. Test solenoids

Repair notes

Service transmission.

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