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Sometimes it's mechanical. Transmission may need a rebuild. Internal parts wear after so many miles. In some cars, there's an update or reflash for the transmission control module. In some cases, you can clear the adaptive learning strategy, and the TCU will relearn the shift firmness.

Aftermarket bolt on are always expensive. But still better than OEM pricing. Some aftermarket items are better quality.

It looks like the car is lowered for aesthetics, and will encounter driveability challenges.

This is just a hard downshift?

You bought an engine from a Plymouth dealer. Then you took the engine apart. And you want a refund after you took the engine apart.

I would get a piece of plastic, epoxy it in place to protect the sensor, and the problem is solved. Sensor works fine when dry. Keep it dry. Nobody will see that patch job. Or you can find a replacement front grille fascia, and change it out to a new part. It's probably an entire new front end piece, bumper cover, grille, all I 1 body part.

For the battery, you will need to remove the air filter box, the power supply fuse box, battery tray cover, and disconnect the ground from the body.

Since you are local, I have spark plugs which fit your van. They are brand new. Leftovers from when I drove a 5.0.

Those guys get all the girls.

The cable will pay off and pay for itself.

The connector is on sale right now, on Amazon. I just ordered.

Mine does not require much effort. Try rocking the seat back gently. It may require a little encouragement if it is sticking. Or let the dealership try. It could be replaceable under bumper to bumper warranty.

I bought 6 gallons of Mercon LV from Rock Auto. I'm lucky it didn't damage enroute. Plastic wrap on the box, and the shipping label. No padding. No protection. What a bargain. About the same price for 24 quarts, as the price for 12 quarts.

Not the same. They are referring to a pressurized machine. Dealership and better shops use a machine without a pump or pressure. Your van has an thermostatic bypass valve. Until the fluid reaches operating temperature, it bypasses the cooling system.

They say that trucks like that get the ladies.??????????☹️☹️

Transit Connect, Focus, and Escape have similar platform. It would be like building a Transit Connect body onto the Escape. Or swapping Escape drivetrain parts into a Transit Connect. Anyone up for a challenge?

How do you plan on adding the transmission cooler?

Good work. For me, since I don't have a service manual, can you share photos?

Should be a warranty item. Check yours while still under 3 year bumper to bumper.

A real bro truck

The problem isn't that people can't see you. They see you. They don't care about you and refuse to yield.

I bought Autolite. With $3 rebate, the price is about $1.

Bought gas and noticed cars in front of me had this problem. Person on left decided to stand there holding the pump. Person on the right called for help. Gas attendant stood there and pumped the gas. I position the hose against the pump, so that it doesn't move, and it holds the pump nozzle in position. Hope that helps.

Fine print also advises not to lift all four tires, or 2 tires on the same side. Also not to use other lifting device. More to consider.

It's got ground clearance like a car. Fine if you want to drive into civilian camp grounds. I would not go on any 4 wheel drive trails. Best car I've ever owned.