At 196k on the v6, the trans is probably on it's last leg anyways. Just search for my trans issue with the keywords shifter solenoid and you'll see why I'm saying that, it's a known issue on our cars. I'd fix the problems that are sure first however: tps, o2, plugs most likely. My approach is start with the easy and inexpensive stuff first to narrow it down, before you write off something big like the transmission. Otherwise good time to start collecting 5sp parts.
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