My '97 Concorde has 80,000 miles on it, problems started at 74,000 miles with check engine light, but no shifting problems. Code showed bad torque converter, which was replaced. 6,000 miles later and now having problems intermittently with car stuck in "limp mode". TCM was replaced, they said ciruit was open. Worked ok for a couple weeks, then problem recurred. It does not happen every time, maybe once every 2-3 times of being started(sometimes more, sometimes less). Doesn't seem to matter whether car is cold or hot. Speedometer at times goes haywire, moves from zero to
60-70, then goes back to correct speed for being in limp mode. It is noticeable that when shifting into gear after starting the car, if it shifts hard to reverse, then I know it will be in limp mode for that time. Otherwise, with no hard shift, it will be fine. As long as the car remains running (if not stuck in limp mode) then it shifts perfect. I love the car, just not dependable, and dealer wants 2500.00 to tear it down to find out the problem. I'd appreciate any input. Thanks for your help.- posted
19 years ago