How To: End the ATX 1-2 Bang Shift!!!

[Colleptic]

Alot of Gunk & WD40 moved it, then it popped out easy...will report back when I take a long test drive.

PS: it took alot of twisting, just do it slowly and eventually it will pop out.

[Colleptic]

Test drive confirms it is fixed, easy do it yourself how-to if you ask me!

Thanks guys!

[THEKID]

I ordered the part from Fordpartsonline.com. Just copied and pasted the item # right in the search field. I got the part in last week and its NO WHERE near the right size to fit into the spot. I was wondering if it can be shaved down to fit in, OR should I send it back and wait for a different one?

[shadowfox28]

Originally Posted by THEKID

I ordered the part from Fordpartsonline.com. Just copied and pasted the item # right in the search field. I got the part in last week and its NO WHERE near the right size to fit into the spot. I was wondering if it can be shaved down to fit in, OR should I send it back and wait for a different one?

Post up a picture.... did you remove the old one to check?

[THEKID]

yea i removed the old one. I needed to put it back in because i needed to drive the car, so there is no compare and contrast picture, but i can post a picture of the new sensor. I also noticed that the metal tab on it where the screw goes in is at a different angle then the original cougar sensor. I THINK the wire has enough slack to connect once the new sensor is in place. But it depends on shaving the sensor to fit into place. You can imagine how frustrating it was to do this entire "How-to" only to realize your part doesnt fit.

[buyadishwasher]

Originally Posted by gixxer

HELP!!!!!

Im having a similar problem. It only happens when I go on the highway and get off. if I stop and then go it will make a bang when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear(nothing to do with breaking). The banging will go away if I park and shut off the engine for a few seconds. My engine light is also on. Anyone with any advise.

Thanx

99 cougar
v6 atx

ok so i dident see a reply to this post but im in the same situation does this prob have the same fix as the 1 2 bang

[Qdog002]

Sorry for bringin up old post - but the part number above didnt work.

But is this what is needed "Vehicle speed sensor, escape, mariner, trans 01-06 $16.27

And if so, why is it in the escape section and not the cougar section?

[Qdog002]

Anybody?

[cpapashley]

Don't know about the part number but certainly an easy fix for this problem.

Oh how I love this forum

[nene06]

Hmm, this looks interesting and I also have the bang when stepping on the gas only to reach another "sudden" red light.. I think I'll try this fix, but what is the problem with THEKID's sensor? Did he order the wrong one? Or we will probably have the same problem? Thanks..

I checked ford parts and put in part number =1S7Z-7M101-KA

is this what I need?
1S7Z-7M101-KA SENSOR - TURBINE SHA $29.51 $16.27 $16.27

Thanks.