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#126 of 181 2006 Taurus - loose part & missing bolts by jpg90

Feb 20, 2010 (3:04 pm)

Hello Everyone,
 
I am new to this forum and just started to work on my 2006 Ford Taurus SE. I am not an expert mechanic, and don't have much experience fixing cars - but I do enjoy it and have the patience to persevere.
 
The car is leaking transmission fluid. I believe this is because the transmission pan is no longer sealed well, due to an impact on it while driving. So I need to change the pan, gasket, and filter.
 
As I got ready to do this work, I noticed one part that looks like a think circular plate is somewhat loose: I can move it with my hand. There's a space between it and another part in the transmission. Also, a couple of bolts seem to be missing.
 
I have a short YouTube video which more clearly shows what the problem is. Please take a look at it at this link:
Transmission Pan and Concerns Video
 
Should I be concerned about this? If so, what should be done?
 
Thanks,
JPG.

#127 of 181 Mercury Sable shifting problem by weathergirl2

Mar 21, 2010 (4:26 pm)

'93 Mercury Sable 3.8 v6 rev up to high rpm and car shifts down even while driving after warmed up. Tranny has been replaced. What is the problem now?

#128 of 181 Re: Mercury Sable shifting problem [weathergirl2] by shelgrl

Mar 21, 2010 (9:20 pm)

Replying to: weathergirl2 (Mar 21, 2010 4:26 pm)
Sounds like something similar that just happened to me recently with my 2005 3.0 v6. My starter and my transmission let go Nov 2009 at the same time. I ended up having to have the torque converter replaced and the transmission redone, along with the starter..however, the car never seemed to act right and started slipping not long afterwards. After awhile the rpm's started racing up to 3-4,000 rpms whenever I would try to accelerate from a light or stop sign, yet the car would not go past 1st gear. I ended up taking it back to AAMCO and they once again took the tranny apart, only to find out that the piston in the transmission was cracked and it in turn blew out the cylinders (this being only 5,000 miles after the car was last repaired). I'm not sure if this is what's wrong with your car, but it sounds somewhat similar to mine. Just prior to my car's transmission messing up, I had just replaced the transmission filter and fluids. A guy at the Goodyear shop said last week that he doesn't recommend anyone replace a transmission filter, only if it's actually leaking fluid. I thought I had done the right thing, but instead it ended up costing me about $3,000 because of it. I'm hoping this isn't going to be a constant problem from now on with removing the tranny. I'm thinking of trading in the car, as it sounds like these cars have a lot of similar issues. If your tranny is still under warranty, I would highly recommend that you have a mechanic test drive your car and see what he thinks and have the problem fixed right away. Mine was not going into 2nd or 3rd gear. Good luck to you and let us know what you find out.

#129 of 181 Re: auto trans problem ? [badcat3] by brokecat

May 08, 2010 (2:25 pm)

Replying to: badcat3 (Oct 06, 2009 10:27 am)
to answer my own question -- going steady speed ( 50 - 70 ) after 10 mi or so, engine tach would jump 1000 rpm, car would jerk , hard , then OK for a bit , repeat. ( actually Merc. Cougar , maybe same transm. or not) 2 shops couldn't help ... FIXED. ( I hope ) after a winter of tip toeing around, less than 8 mi trips , Ford dealer found problem -- transmission range sensor 6L8Z 7F293
only $ 80. for part, $200. labor. drove 35 mi right after repair, no problem. drove 90 miles today non stop, mostly 60 mph , no problem. fixed.
 
Why the Merc dealer I bought car from new couldn't fix ...

#130 of 181 Re: Re; Mercury Sable tranny magic [bahamamichael] by tnolte

May 20, 2010 (2:10 pm)

Replying to: bahamamichael (Jun 12, 2007 4:52 pm)
I have a 97 taurus with the same issues only they are intermittent and sporadically it will downshift from 3rd to 2nd or to 1st
same solution or diff?

#131 of 181 1994 ford taurus lx station wagon by tywi

May 31, 2010 (6:53 pm)

This car has a 3.6 v6, auto transmission. When the weather is cold 35 degrees or lower, it takes about 2 miles before the transmission will shift from first gear to normal drive gear. If I let the engine run in park for 5 minutes or more it does not help. This started at 70,000 miles and now I have 105000 miles on the car.Any help is appeared.

#132 of 181 Transmission by jw1961

Jun 11, 2010 (9:44 pm)

I have a 2001 Mercury Sable with 120,000 miles, and was about to leave a red light and the car would not move, forward or in reverse. Sounded like I heard a faint pop then nothing. Could this be a sensor? Car was driving fine. Any suggestions before I take it to a shop.

#133 of 181 Taurus transmission problems by neverford

Jun 26, 2010 (9:07 am)

I've listed this problem on Cartalk as well. 2005 Taurus w/83,000 miles (only 8,000 past my warranty - maybe 4 mos in time). Transmission went and I had a remanufactured transmission installed to tune of $3,000, When I started the car to leave the shop, still in park, the car shook or vibrated and increased as the engine continued to run. It shakes in all gears, including neutral as long as it is standing still, ie, at a stoplight, before I put the car in motion. Once in motion, can't feel the shaking. The new tranny seems to be shifting appropriately. The tranny shop doesn't seem to recognize the problem. It definitely was not there when I took it in to the shop. Any ideas as to the problem. Couple of responses related to the torque converter and it disengaging, which I think I understand has to do with a clutch in the transmission. Appreciate any ideas.

#134 of 181 Re: Shift lever and cruise not working [cbhenders] by rebeljew

Jul 10, 2010 (6:02 pm)

Replying to: cbhenders (Nov 23, 2006 10:06 am)
Just a dumb question but does your break lights work? If not it could be a breaklight switch on or near top of pedel under dash.
 
  Rebel Jew

#135 of 181 Transmission shifter not comming out of park by rebeljew

Jul 10, 2010 (6:16 pm)

I have a 98 Taurus V6 DOHC. The shifter started messing up about 2months ago every once in a while where it would be hard to get out of park and the button on shifter was hard to push in, but if you played with it a little it would come out of park. Now you really have to fight with it to get it to work. I checked to see if the break peddel when pushed disingagues the cruise controll and it does. Does any one have any ideas?

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