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#81 of 120 Re: 1996 ford [muncy] by fordfan_17 Jun 03, 2008 (8:47 am)
Replying to: muncy (May 31, 2008 9:02 am) depends he replacement units gear ratio there are 1/2 dozen gear ratio's out there and if you get the wrong gear ratio'd trans in the car it will failsafe (2nd gear) because the pcm is seeing the wrong gear speeds
#82 of 120 tranny trouble by rix444 Jun 08, 2008 (6:07 am)
I have 2 tarurus', both '97, both having trouble car 1) I drive this everyday and never have had a problem. Leaving work, I backed out of my spot, put it in drive, moved a foot, heard a slight clunk and nothing. Won't drive forward or backward. I can shift through all gears, car will roll in neutral, it will roll in any gear, parking cog functions properly. It's up on my hoist, pan is off, no pieces of metal. What next? I've checked all fuses. Nothing is blown and nothing says 'transmission'    car 2) bought this at an auction. put the car in drive and after 10 to 15 seconds it will start to move. it will drive 'sluggishly' but never come out of first gear. I've replaced the oil and filter. I have no knowledge of the history of this vehicle. It acts like the pump is not putting out enough pressure, or the converter is shot. Maybe everything is just gummed up. If i want to check pressures, what should I expect? I can tap the lines to the cooler.   Please comment on either or both. Any suggestions will help. Replies to this message: fordfan_17 (Jun 16, 2008 11:05 am)
#83 of 120 2003 Taurus burping up tranny fluid by happyland29 Jun 16, 2008 (10:24 am)
Just purchased 2003 Taurus SEL w/88k. Don't know the history of vehicle, but appears to have been well maintain.When backing out the other morning, I notice a pancake size oil spill on the driveway. After inspecting the underside of vehicle, I noticed some transmission oil around the filler tube at the place it enters the transmission casing. Wiped it clean. The same thing the next day when starting up and shifting into reverse. Did noticed that there was signs of oil around the filler cap and down the tube. This only happens after car has been parked for several hours or overnight. I'm now starting the car, while in neutral, waiting a few seconds before shifting into reverse. This seems to have stopped the leakage, as I can't find any evidence of any fluid in those areas. The fluid level is right in the center of the hatch marks on the dip stick. I'm puzzled, has anyone out there experenced any such thing or knows of anyone that ever experenced this. I'm fearful of bad things to come.......It's my first Ford, and I read these dreadful comments on Ford trannys...have I made a mistake ? Replies to this message: kevmo (Jun 30, 2008 2:02 am) whitedove1968 (Jul 01, 2008 6:16 am) gtm716 (Sep 08, 2009 3:34 pm) mjf54r (Sep 29, 2008 5:41 pm)
#84 of 120 Re: tranny trouble [rix444] by fordfan_17 Jun 16, 2008 (11:05 am)
Replying to: rix444 (Jun 08, 2008 6:07 am) car 1 issue broken pump drive. if car wont move either forward or reverse   car 2 tapping cooling lines will do no good. line pressure tap is located on top of channel plate under aircleaner small 7/16 tap bolt on front end of plate close to wiring harness use 0-300 psi guage to check line pressure if you use smaller guage it will be destroyed line pressure should be close to 65 psi at idle in drive and 150- or so at stall rev should be 125 psi at idle and 250-300 at stall
#85 of 120 Re: 2003 Taurus burping up tranny fluid [happyland29] by kevmo Jun 30, 2008 (2:02 am)
Replying to: happyland29 (Jun 16, 2008 10:24 am) I had the same thing happen last night on my 2000 DOHC Mecury Sable. The car had sat for two days, and all I did was pull it ahead 5 feet in the driveway, when I noticed a large amount of tranny fluid on the ground. From what I've been able to research on the net I think this occurs when the tranny vent and/or cooling lines are plugged. Either way- it's going to the shop.... any luck wiht yours?? Replies to this message: whitedove1968 (Jul 01, 2008 6:16 am) gtm716 (Sep 08, 2009 3:34 pm)
#86 of 120 Re: 2003 Taurus burping up tranny fluid [kevmo] by whitedove1968 Jul 01, 2008 (6:16 am)
Replying to: kevmo (Jun 30, 2008 2:02 am) find out if anyone added fluid to the car. unlike the engine, the transmission has an overflow hole which allows for excess fluid to leak out. your oil pan could have a leak in it. this is a larger problem because in some cars the engine must be lifted to remove this. sometimes, especiallly if they are damaged, can rust through. or it could be a simple gasket. good luck.
#87 of 120 dunoo tranny toubles by brokenfords Jul 10, 2008 (7:01 pm)
i have a 94 taurus 3.0 wagon..... tranny will not shift past 2nd(auto with o.dplzzz advize Replies to this message: fordfan_17 (Jul 11, 2008 8:26 am)
#88 of 120 Re: dunoo tranny toubles [brokenfords] by fordfan_17 Jul 11, 2008 (8:26 am)
Replying to: brokenfords (Jul 10, 2008 7:01 pm) does the trans neutral in 3rd gear?
#89 of 120 1990 Taurus Transmission AXOD by jayldee2 Sep 01, 2008 (8:37 pm)
Q: Went out and started car went to put it into reverse and the lunged backwards and stopped. Upon investigation, while engine is running the car will go into all gears but the park will not release. With the engine off and key in on pistion park will release. So.....why wont park release while engine is running?????? Please help!!!!!
#90 of 120 Tranny Maintenance by rogerb34 Sep 13, 2008 (5:08 pm)
87 Sable AXOD failed at 88k miles years ago. Tranny overhaul plus new engine mounts about $2k. Had 152k when car sold to family for $1 in 2008. "New" Sable was 2005 LSPrem with 24.5k AX4N tranny. Last of the AXOD line. I did service on 87 after tranny rebuild every 20k. PITA because no drain plug. Gasket seal also a problem solved only with NAPA seal. AX4N Ford service is 30k. Mine is color test or max 20k. Color test is simple drop of fluid on paper towel and check color against recommended Mercon drop. If dark or significantly dark then service. Same no plug with the AX4N but has a semi-permanent gasket meaning multiple services same gasket. Caution: Do not overtorque the bolts. Just 9 ft lb. Ford included a 2 inch magnet to pick up ferris debris. I added 5 30 lb quarter sized magnets. Service is key but expect overhaul 125k if lucky. It's a FORD!

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