97 ford taurus GL tranny problems

Hi,
Does it do the same behavior when in 4WD LOW or 4WD High? If so, it's the transfer case or possible the front or rear differential.

GL,
Td

i would start by just simply checking all of the transmission fluid lines, mainly the cooling line and and return line from the rad

STUCK 2-3 SHIFT VALVE , STUCK THROTTLE VALVE LINE BIAS VALVE OR REVERSE BOOST VALVE IN VALVE BODY STUCK.GO TO AUTO PARTS STORE BUY SOME TRANSMISSION ADDITIVE THAT YOU CAN POUR IN TRANSMISSION THAT WILL FREE STUCK SHIFT VALVES IN THE TRANSMISSION.

The OD light flashing is usually a sign the TC is overheating. I know it will come on when the ATX fluid hits 300F.

Coasting in neutral will cook a TC if done for very long. This is because the TC is spinning at a relatively higher engine speed but the tranny pump is not putting out enough fluid to keep it cool.

A locked TC is always better for the tranny and full power output. An unlocked TC is wasting energy churning up the fluid and causing a parasitic drag.

Once tranny fluid has reached this temp it is junk and should be changed. If you don't then it gets worse and worse and soon the tranny will fail.

Start with changing the filter and fluid and check for shifting issues after that. If it is shifting to O/D and clean, you have fixed the problem. If not, it could be a solenoid problem, a torque converter problem or worse. That is when your real work begins. Let's just hope the problem is the fluid is not flowing properly and the filter and fluid replacement fixes the problem.

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Sounds like the filter is plugging up with trash.This means the begining of the end.Modern automatics dont make enough trash in there lifetime to plug a filter.If your is plugged then its time for a transmission repair.So sorry.Let me know if i can help.

You have 3 mounts
They all need to be good

The mounts have very little to do
with the shifting

You have to adjust the cable at the throttle body,
for line pressure.

Make sure you didnt move the shift lever on the transmition, if its not in the proper position it can cause the linkage to bind when you try to shift it into gear from the column- Hope this helps you out

Check to make sure you are not low on ATF, otherwise you might need bands adjusted by transmission tech.

Did you check the transmission fluid again. You could have a major leak. Or reving the car up so high it started to burn the clutches in your transmission, resulting in replacing the transmission. Always check the fluid. A few dollars for fluid is better than 1500 bucks for a new tranny

men you need to have a tune up, change the plugs, wires and air filter and the oil transmission, and if is doing the same your transmission is bad