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#162 of 181 Re: Torque Converter [christycot] by taurus_owner

Aug 22, 2011 (5:26 pm)

Replying to: christycot (Aug 02, 2011 1:25 pm)
I went to the dealer in Sept 2010 and they charged $180.00 for the New torque converter and $70.00 for the pump shaft and $20.00 for a special gasket. The rest was a bunch of labor which involved a lot of flushing with a solvent followed by 30 quarts of Transmission fluid.
 
I recently noticed a puddle of transmission fluid on the ground in early August. I got under my 2003 Taurus only to find the leak was coming from ABOVE the AX4N Transmission pan. I tracked it to the Transmission filler/dip-stick tube.
 
But I learned that it was caused by a clogged transmission air vent (coated steel) having a rubber check valve cap being stuck per the links below.
 
http://www.ford-forums.com/post104714.html
  
  
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/82-maintenance-repair/128662-removing-old-atx-ve- - nt-won-t-budge.html
 
I followed the Technical Service Bulletin showed below to remove the straight press-fit vent with a 90 degree vent and 5/16" hose:
 
TSB 06-18-13
 
09/18/06
ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE
DIPSTICK - LEAKS - 4F50N,AX4N, AX4S
 
The reason I mentioned this was to ask, could this cheap vent valve being stuck open have caused last year's torque converter failure by introducing moisture into the transmission internals?

#163 of 181 97 Tranny problem... by jandcjones2006

Sep 15, 2011 (1:14 am)

Not sure if this has already been posted, but my '97 Ford Taurus will not shift into reverse, 1st, 2nd or 3rd gears. It will go into neutral. My hubby drove it Monday to work. He stopped to get a drink at a gas station. When he got back into the car and started it again, would not go into gear. When we checked the fluid, there was plenty of it. What could this be?? I am new here and any and all responses are welcome!!!!!! Thanks!

#164 of 181 '03 Taurus Wagon: replace or fix? by linng

Jan 01, 2012 (10:59 am)

Hello: Car has 85K miles on it. Just had transmission flush and mechanic (one we trust) said we might make it to 150K on the car, but he found lots of metal pieces in the transmission when he cleaned it up. Car has been slipping, now we probably know why. We've spent close to $4500 on this car in the past year (that does include some regular maintenance). It is worth $3500 (KBB good condition).
 
Now also needs a new oil gasket ($450). Trying to decide whether to take to Ford dealer and spend more $$ on diagnosis (we've always taken it to an independent mechanic), or whether to take it to CarMax and get cash. We enjoy not having a car payment but this is getting to be expensive. Would love your input! Thank you!

#165 of 181 Re: '03 Taurus Wagon: replace or fix? [linng] by linng

Jan 03, 2012 (9:41 pm)

Replying to: linng (Jan 01, 2012 10:59 am)
Cancel post--traded the car in today!

#166 of 181 Re: 97 Tranny problem... [jandcjones2006] by sookiepand

Jan 04, 2012 (10:14 am)

Replying to: jandcjones2006 (Sep 15, 2011 1:14 am)
I was wondering if you ever found out what happened?the reason on why I ask is because my car just did the same thing and this is the only post I found with the same problem thanks.

#167 of 181 2002 Taurus Transmission by vinnyswife

Jul 17, 2012 (2:32 pm)

I have a 2002 Ford Taurus, which I love....BUT...I'm doing my THIRD transmission job!!!! It currently have 93,000 miles and the first job was at 38,000. What I found out just today is the Taurus and Sable have an inherent heating problem that cause the transmissions to die. The new transmission mechanic (receommended) said I need a rebuild AND and external transmission cooler. Allegedly the radiator cooler is not sufficient for these two and is always a must whenever dealing with tranny issues. I guess the thieves over at AAMCO didn't know this ever of the other two times I went to them.

#168 of 181 1994 taurus wagon 3.8L by tywi

Jul 18, 2012 (5:45 am)

In warm weather the transmission shifts like it should. In cold weather 30's degrees and below it takes about about 5 minutes running the car before the transmission will shift from first gear to drive. This has been happening for many years. the car now has about 50,000 miles on the rebuilt transmission. any ideas would be appreicated.

#169 of 181 97 taurus by mrf350

Jul 22, 2012 (1:11 pm)

We were at a kids show 1 night & on the way home the engine reved up but we were slowing. We just lost the tranny, every gear. bought another tranny from a junk yard they asked for info like vin # motor & letters & no. that were stamped into pan. Now our check engine light keeps comining on my mech. says cruise control senser problem. Maybe something to do with computer & tranny not matching. We bought this car this spring & have sank alot of money into it, from plugs to o2 sensors. Never getting better then 19mpg. Any ideas.

#170 of 181 Re: 97 taurus [mrf350] by shelgrl

Jul 22, 2012 (11:32 pm)

Replying to: mrf350 (Jul 22, 2012 1:11 pm)
Yes, GET RID OF IT! Mine did the same things, also revved up and the tranny let go. One problem after another, sinking tons of money into it and was still paying on it. Check engine light was always on, sensors going all the time, tranny and starter went at the same time, tranny went 2 times in less than a month from each other, computer problems and not functioning properly giving weird readings on gas in car and miles, etc, crankshaft synchronizer, etc. I never could get my car (05 Mercury Sable) to get good gas mileage. 19 mpg would have been the best on a long road trip..usually stayed anywhere between 15 and 17 mpg. Numerous other problems too.

#171 of 181 2002Ford Taurus by rmb0629

Aug 13, 2012 (12:29 pm)

I was in cruise on highway when the rpms started going up and down started slowing down and pulled over would not reverse nor drive what could this be?

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