The shift solenoid is located inside the oil valve connected to the valve body. Solenoids are one of the most important components of an automotive transmission. They act as gates to control the flow of transmission fluid and thus enable the transmission to switch from gear to gear. They do this in response to electric signals sent to them by the transmission computer. And yes You can usually drive a car with a bad shift solenoid. Granted, it might not shift past a particular gear, but You should be able to drive it for a short period of time without causing any serious damage. If it did, then You'll know right away because the car won't move.
Danny
June 5, 2022
I have some what of a shift problem and a winning noise that sounds like a powerstearing it's on a 2016 Ford escape 1.6liter and it won't to stall
Robert M.
April 10, 2020
The ford escape shift solenoid location is inside the transmission.
Danny
May 29, 2022
Where in the tranny
Kelli
October 6, 2023
Does the motor or transmission need taken out to replace the shift solenoid?
Robert
July 22, 2022
Transmission problem
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