It turns out my pump self destructed. I used this as an excuse to buy some better tools, and I had never touched a tranny before. I purchased it this past summer, and had no problems for about 3,000 miles. Then I started having trouble when I had to stop for a traffic light or stop sign. . If there is a crack in the case or something similar, I think you know what the major problem is. It only took a few hours to put the car back together.
In order to locate the transmission identification number you will need to access the underside of the vehicle. I photo copied the Motor Auto Repair Manual pages at the library. Stock Number: I85991165K Fits: 2001 Ford Taurus Automatic Transmission; 6 Cyl, 183 cid, 3. When I come to a stop it requires me to move the lever again to 2nd to get rolling again. Pull the transmission dipstick and check for signs 1 of fluid still in the transmission and 2 little flakes or chunks of metal. I was driving and the car would be trying to change gear and jerk so i thought it was the type of gas i put in it so i changed the gas and it was driving ok until i got home and tryed to back my car up into the driveway at first it didnot want to go into gear but then it went into gear and i was able to back it into my driveway.
So I got myself a Kia : so I'll be posting in the other room. If it appears there is no fluid in the tranny, get under the car and take a look for where the leak is coming from. But once i parked it fluid came out of the bottom of it and i have not moved it since. I have a 1998 taurus and i am trying to decide if i should get it fix or trade it in. Some 1994-1999 got this transaxle although there was no reason why and they were pretty random.
A centrifugal piston assembly was implemented in the intermediate clutch position to improve 1st—2nd and 2nd—1st shift quality and an increase in the clutch's durability was made on some models. This was used on most , all slightly different internals , all , and the 1991. This transaxle has 19 bolts that hold the pan on. It took me about a day to get the valve body out of the engine compartment. It took me about a day to get the valve body out of the engine compartment.
Reasons for this part's failure: Piston stuck, or seals or springs damaged or missing. In addition to the name change, improvements in the lubrication of the gearset and capacity upgrades were made. This transaxle has 17 bolts to hold the pan on. It only took a few hours to put the car back together. Plus the guy showed me the valve body and suspect retaining clip. This will require you to lift the front end of the vehicle off the ground by placing it on a lift or using a standard car jack and jack stands.
This can become quite violent. We sell only high quality used Ford Taurus automatic transmissions, with 1-3 years warranty and free shipping. Once the valve body is out, you could even pay someone else to fix the valve body for a couple hundred. Some one please help me in making a decision also it was just rolling over to 160,000miles on my car. However when I remove the battery holder it seems there is not enough space between the transmission and frame to permit removal of the cover. Have a great time and take care.
Current research shows that it may have been phased out in early 2003 models. The vehicle's owner guide states the appropriate procedure is to engage the parking brake before shifting to Park, rather than relying on the pawl, as the pawl is a last line of defense to prevent the vehicle from moving unintentionally. You don't need to remove the engine. Correction for this problem: Check these parts for damage. Check also our Ford Taurus manual transmission catalog. It did this to me in a very random manner for a couple of weeks, then stopped.
I used this as an excuse to buy some better tools, and I had never touched a tranny before. With the engine supported of course. My trani went off due to a bad sevice done at Jiffy Lube. The most frustrating part for me was getting all the little crapp out of the way from above the engine. With the engine supported of course.
Buy a recycled Ford Taurus transmission and save thousands of dollars. The Haynes manual will help you get the motor mount and isolation pad out with a good picture of it too. It was renamed the 4F50N in 2001. The most frustrating part for me was getting all the little crapp out of the way from above the engine. I have been trying to drop my transmission for a couple of days now and can not get it to come out. Once you see it out of the car, it will be easier to understand where it is in your car. Find a small tranny shop and see if they will show you what the valve body looks like and where it is located.
Buying a used Ford Taurus transmission from a non-reliable dealer is an unnecessary risk. It was used on all and and most. Our discount used Ford Taurus transmissions come directly from a dependable network of modern junk yards. These transaxles require fluid and filter changes every 30,000 miles to maximize service life. The end cover on the drivers side is hanging up the tranny. Maybe somebody knows approximately how much is to put new trans? I didn't change to reverse gear, though--I just sat there, and after a couple of seconds it would all of a sudden jump into gear and take off.