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How do you reset the automatic transmission of Ford vehicles?

Model: Ford Ford Various
Part: Transmission

It will be possible to perform the reset operation of the automatic transmission of Ford vehicles by inserting the ignition key into the corresponding lock: then you can press the ignition button without starting the engine. You can now hold down the accelerator pedal for about fifteen seconds: in this way, you can then release the pedal and turn off the ignition. After it has been kept off for about two minutes, you can turn the ignition back on: by doing this, it will be possible to verify that the automatic transmission has been completely reset.

Posted on 24 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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