The TRS (Transmission Range Sensor - proper name) will NOT cause the set of symptoms you described.
The VSS will, as evidenced by your sucessful repair with its replacement.
TSS is the acronym for the Turbine Shaft Sensor.
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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