2004 Explorer won't start after transmission replacement

Asked by GuruW2SLF May 22, 2018 at 11:42 PM about the 2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V6 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My mechanic replaced the transmission on my 2004 Eddie Bauer Explorer and
after it started, itd ied and he cannot start it again -- at his wits end - Neutral
Safety switch is okay -- he is wondering if it has anything to do with anti theft
system --- anyone had similar issue and can give us advice ?

1 Answer

GuruVX6YB answered 6 years ago

Probably didn't hook up a ground somewhere go back and check all the ground underneath make sure everything is hooked up pass that it sounds like you could have pinched some wires when you put the transmission together with the engine just going to have to crawl up under and do some looking hope you get it

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