I have a 95 Taurus with 76k miles. I have always maintain the car's transmission religiously. I changed the trans fluid twice since I bought the car used with 32k miles. Now the trans shudders when going from stop to first gear. There is no problem when going reverse. Changing the trans fluid did not help. I also added a can of so called trans "helper" fluid and it did not do anything. My mechanics told me yestesday that the trans is going bad and rebuilding it will cost $2200. He can also install a Ford rebuilt unit for $2600. I think it will be waste of money to rebuild the trans now. For a few thousand dollars more I can buy a used 2000 Taurus with much better improved trans. My question now is how long the trans can last with this shuddering problem. Please share your experience with me if you have experienced the same trans problem. thanks.
Steve