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1990 LX 5.0 auto trans shifting issue

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Purzell

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My Mustang (1990 LX 5.0 auto trans, just under 30k) supposedly had the trans rebuilt prior to my purchase due to an “overdrive issue”. When the car is cold it’s sometimes hard to engage drive. I move the shifter to D and it just revs, but if I bypass D to low then back up, it engages D. When warm there is no issue.
I searched the forum but didn’t find a similar post so I apologize if this is a retread.
If I want to start by changing the trans fluid what do you all suggest?
Thanks.
 

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Check your fluid level when the car is fully warmed up and with it running.
 
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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Will it start up in neutral then go into drive?
 
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