I have a 05 tauraus, but from what I heard from friends...
Taurus has been known to do that, something with the transmission that Ford puts in it. It is known to pop out of gear when it gets older. I will let some one more knowledgeable explain it though...
Taurus with transmission problems will require a new tranny or a new car. Early Taurus was known for repeated transmission failures. The line pressure is to low due to worn pump, old seals and orings. This causes the transmission to slip, clutch pack engagement failure. Low fluid to the sprag clutch assm causes the lockers to not fully engage and will make it fell like it is jumping to neutral until you shift to another gear and back. I recommend getting another vehicle.
Unfortunately... not an option. New Tranny it will be.Originally Posted by shocker1
I heard you like trannies.
I hate replacing parts like that on cars, always end up paying out too much $$$
Shocker, I have a few questions about the new VW TDI. I am looking at getting one to replace my taurus, and hopefully help with the burgeoning gas prices. Any news on the new '09 jetta or passat? Also, how reliable are those cars. I am also possibly looking into one of the newer chargers, due to me being able to get a good discount. So if you were going to buy the car which one would you choose? I need one with good gas mileage most importantly, but other factors are considered.
Thats the car my wife wants, the VW TDI for her next car. Interesting to hear what your opinions are.
T3ngu please butt out of this conversation.
I guess we're just gonna try and find one with low mileage at a wrecking yard.. fuuuuun.
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Shut up boone lover.
I heard that, the transmission front pump in my truck is making some noise and has slipped pulling the boat. I am just gonna rebuild mine, it is a 4L80E very tough. The thing is it is my only transportation right now.
Good luck finding a used one, if you are going to drive it have it rebuilt or a remanufactured one put in. That way it will have a warranty. They are not that hard to do with a lift and tools. I put a reman in a 2002 Cadillac Deville a week or so ago, it took me 10hours.
I like VW's but I am about to buy me a new car soon and a Honda Accord is what I am looking for.
2-sheds, I hooked my gauges up once to a 80's Ford E350 van. It was not cooling but the compressor was running. I hooked up the gauges and the low side was pulling vacuum(bad cycling switch) so I decided to hook up the high side to see the pressure and get an idea of what exactly was going on. I usually do not hook up the high side unless diagnosing compressor issues or system restrictions. Any way I revved up the engine from under the hood you know. Then suddenly the high side pegged out and the line blew where I had damaged it on a belt pulley once. It sprayed in my face and ear, all that nasty oil from a stopped up POS Ford AC. That slimy greenish yellow crap all filled with that nasty dye, muck, stuff from the compressor and dryer. It stained my face for days, little dots and a big splotch on my cheek. It caused acne for a week or so and my right cheek had freezer burn . My ear though was surprisingly ok.
I was green then, I know to check that switch now.
that would certainly warrant a wrench to the wall....granted it is a cheap wrench, i dont throw my craftsman tools
Well, we may just have to settle with a used one. Basically it depends on how much a Rebuilt/Remanufactured one goes for. We're kinda tight on cash right now so... that doesn't help.Good luck finding a used one, if you are going to drive it have it rebuilt or a remanufactured one put in. That way it will have a warranty. They are not that hard to do with a lift and tools. I put a reman in a 2002 Cadillac Deville a week or so ago, it took me 10hours.
If anything I'll just end up taking the Explorer as my own... or learning how to drive stick so I can drive mom's Focus SVT.
thats a nice selection of vehicles, explorers are gas whores though
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