[rumbleseat]

Hi!
There are at least 4 threads on this forum describing Windstars with the following transmission symptoms: 1) harsh 1>2 shifts that occur only when fully warmed up; 2) the harsh shifting immediately disappears if the vehicle is restarted; 3) presence of P1477 torque converter service engine code. Unfortunately none of the posts had a followup describing the root cause and repairs.
I'm now in the same situation with my '98 GL 3.8L with 180k. The transmission fluid is due to be changed and I'm wondering whether to do that and/or replace the Transmission Range Sensor (since it is inexpensive) or just put those dollars toward a transmission rebuild or new(er) van???
Thanks in advance for your help! I have enjoyed reading the threads in this forum!
- Rumbleseat