Dying Tranny?, Strange RPMs Options

[n1ckz0r]

Okay, i'll be at a stop light right? and not thinking about anythign and accelerate at a normal everyday rate... something very normal. So when I go to let up of the gas a little as if I was approaching my designated speed, the transmission takes a moment to shift. As if I'd have to let up on the gas for a second and then push back down just so it will just shift. Also does this when I accelerate really fast. I know the tranny has 131,000 on it. In fact just hit that mark the other day. The transmission fluid was drained when the old owner put the new engine in, which only has about 60,000 on it. I hope its not the tranny as I cant afford a $2000 repair right now. I know if it was something simple my father and I have taken the transmission out before to replace a gasket in my 95 aerostar, and that transmission weighs like 200 lbs... I was just hoping somebody could enlighten me on what else could be wrong, and if this is really the problem perhaps a suggestion on where to get a used or new transmission. I'd like to go to manual. OH and btw its an automatic.


thanks guys.

[6gcelikas]

Okay, i'll be at a stop light right? and not thinking about anythign and accelerate at a normal everyday rate... something very normal. So when I go to let up of the gas a little as if I was approaching my designated speed, the transmission takes a moment to shift. As if I'd have to let up on the gas for a second and then push back down just so it will just shift. Also does this when I accelerate really fast. I know the tranny has 131,000 on it. In fact just hit that mark the other day. The transmission fluid was drained when the old owner put the new engine in, which only has about 60,000 on it. I hope its not the tranny as I cant afford a $2000 repair right now. I know if it was something simple my father and I have taken the transmission out before to replace a gasket in my 95 aerostar, and that transmission weighs like 200 lbs... I was just hoping somebody could enlighten me on what else could be wrong, and if this is really the problem perhaps a suggestion on where to get a used or new transmission. I'd like to go to manual. OH and btw its an automatic.


thanks guys.

[quote name='n1ckz0r' date='Oct 18, 2006 - 8:33 PM' post='493346']
Okay, i'll be at a stop light right? and not thinking about anythign and accelerate at a normal everyday rate... something very normal. So when I go to let up of the gas a little as if I was approaching my designated speed, the transmission takes a moment to shift. As if I'd have to let up on the gas for a second and then push back down just so it will just shift. Also does this when I accelerate really fast. I know the tranny has 131,000 on it. In fact just hit that mark the other day. The transmission fluid was drained when the old owner put the new engine in, which only has about 60,000 on it. I hope its not the tranny as I cant afford a $2000 repair right now. I know if it was something simple my father and I have taken the transmission out before to replace a gasket in my 95 aerostar, and that transmission weighs like 200 lbs... I was just hoping somebody could enlighten me on what else could be wrong, and if this is really the problem perhaps a suggestion on where to get a used or new transmission. I'd like to go to manual. OH and btw its an automatic.


Sorry to hear that but if you ever need one , just let me know. Have one with 60K eng.tran whole pack.

[bindertch]

I am assuming that you have a 94 ST automatic from other posts. On the transmission unplug the two solenoid connections. Leave the park switch alone. Start the car. ( If it doesn't want to start then you unplugged the park switch.) Drive the car shifting it manualy. L for 1st, 2 for 3rd and D for overdrive. If it seems to shift ok then it is something electrical. If it doesn't shift ok then it is in the transmission. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck.


This post has been edited by bindertch: Oct 22, 2006 - 9:16 AM

[presure2]

have you checked the fluid level?

[n1ckz0r]

my dipstick doesnt ahve a marker, or one that I can find... HMMM. It looks good, i've only driven it like 3-4k and before that it was changed before i got it. Its a newish engine with only 60k at most on it. The Tranny has about 131 on it I really dont want to HAVE to replace it but I will if it means keeping my car.

[bindertch]

my dipstick doesnt ahve a marker, or one that I can find... HMMM. It looks good, i've only driven it like 3-4k and before that it was changed before i got it. Its a newish engine with only 60k at most on it. The Tranny has about 131 on it I really dont want to HAVE to replace it but I will if it means keeping my car.

Did you try what I wrote? If the engine has been pulled and it was done in someone's home garage they may have pinched the wiring.

[n1ckz0r]

I will try that next, sorry It was a really good idea, just not really good weather for working on, or around the tranny. Can you get me a pic so i can just run out there pull them, and takei t for a drive? BTW i think its just 1st gear, and only when its warm.

[bindertch]

I will try that next, sorry It was a really good idea, just not really good weather for working on, or around the tranny. Can you get me a pic so i can just run out there pull them, and takei t for a drive? BTW i think its just 1st gear, and only when its warm.

Sorry I myself do not have an automatic trans so I can't show you a pic.

[Bitter]

3 wire harness on the front of the trans next to a harness with several small wires and 2 black wires (6 in total). pull the harness with 3 wires!