Why is my Taurus Sable having transmission problems?
Of course things are starting to wear out on it and I have given it to my son to drive and maintain. It just started having problems starting in park like the battery was dead but it was not – turns out it is the neutral park switch not being made due to excess play in the shifter on the steering column.
What are the signs of a transmission problem?
Harsh Shifting. One of the first signs of transmission problems is when your transmission shifts hard. When your transmission slams into gear it can be a sign of abnormal pressures, worn components or even a low fluid level.
What happens if you have a bad solenoid in your transmission?
Your transmission relies upon the positions of multiple solenoids to control the gear selection. If one or more solenoids are bad, you may lose the use of one or more gears, and may even be stuck in one particular gear or unable to shift into any gear at all. Do not confuse a slipping transmission with a solenoid problem.
Why does my transmission sound like a bad belt?
Transmission sounds like a bad belt. The sound is from the transmission. Put belt ease on the Serp Belt then discovered the noise was coming from the transmission. Any Suggestions what this might be?
Are there any problems with the Mercury Sable automatic transmission?
Mercury Sable owners have reported 108 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the Sable.
Is the Torq converter on my Mercury Sable bad?
Sent car to repair shop and told no codes show up on computer no signs of leaks or damage to transmission, bad torq converter. Keeping old converter after hearing of similar problems with other vehicles that share same transmission.
Why does my Taurus Sable not shift gears?
Out of no where The Transmission goes haywire, won’t shift, wont go in gear, loss of reverse gear, shifting out of sequence, dropping into lo-gear. My first thought is some electronic gizmo in the tranny has quit functioning. diagnosis from local tranny shop?
Harsh Shifting. One of the first signs of transmission problems is when your transmission shifts hard. When your transmission slams into gear it can be a sign of abnormal pressures, worn components or even a low fluid level.
What’s the RPM on a 2004 Taurus Sable?
You have to keep pushing on the pedal to keep it stopped at an intersection, etc. The pedal doesn’t keep going down, but it is considerably harder to push than any other vehicle I’ve ever had (including my 2004 Freestar). The engine Rpm reads approx 800, and doesn’t change when shifting from Park to Drive, etc.
What kind of transmission does a 1993 Ford Taurus have?
My transmission is making a whining noise when switching gears right after the car is started first thing. Any suggestions on what that might be? I have a 1993 Ford Taurus w/3.8L V6 with high mileage 180,00)+ that has been a reliable car.
Can a Mercedes-Benz have a transmission failure?
Very few Mercedes-Benz cars have had complete transmission failure and require transmission replacement. We see these transmission fail in rare cases when water enters the transmission via the oil cooling lines or the radiator on cars equipped with Valeo radiators.
Where are the transmission codes stored in a Mercedes?
Specific codes related to the transmission are stored in the TCU (Transmission Control Unit) and come generic codes such as P0705 are stored in ECU (Engine Control Unit). You don’t need to pay anyone to read the codes; you can retrieve them yourself in a couple of minutes with the right OBD II scanner.
Where is the neutral switch on an automatic transmission?
The neutral safety switch for an automatic transmission is located inside the transmission case or in the linkage that allows the vehicle to shift gears. This switch prevents you from starting the engine when the transmission is in any gear other than Park or Neutral.
Why is the Ford AXOD transmission so unreliable?
Earlier AXOD and AXOD-E models have a poor reliability record due to internal lubrication problems. These were mostly remedied by 1995. These transaxles require fluid and filter changes every 30,000 miles to maximize service life. Intermediate clutch failures resulting in poor 1–2 shifts or slipping are common on all AX family members.
What happens when you put the car in neutral?
1. Engine will not crank in park but cranks in neutral. When the driver turns the ignition switch and the automatic transmission is in park, or the manual transmission is in neutral and the clutch pedal is engaged, the car should trigger the starter to engage.
Of course things are starting to wear out on it and I have given it to my son to drive and maintain. It just started having problems starting in park like the battery was dead but it was not – turns out it is the neutral park switch not being made due to excess play in the shifter on the steering column.
What kind of transaxle does the Ford AXOD use?
This transaxle shifting is non-synchronous (as indicated by the “N” in AX4N) and has improved shift quality over the previous AX4S. Although similar in design and dimensions, it is a different transaxle than previous AXOD transmissions.
You have to keep pushing on the pedal to keep it stopped at an intersection, etc. The pedal doesn’t keep going down, but it is considerably harder to push than any other vehicle I’ve ever had (including my 2004 Freestar). The engine Rpm reads approx 800, and doesn’t change when shifting from Park to Drive, etc.
Where was the last Ford AXOD transmission made?
The AXOD and its successors are built in Ford’s Van Dyke Transmission plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Production of the final member of the family, the 4F50N (a renaming of the AX4N), ended in November 2006. The AXOD has a code letter of “T” on its data plate. The AXOD transaxle has 17 bolts to retain its fluid pan.