1997 Taurus shifting problem

Jan 15, 2006 5 Replies

Not that the transmission on this car has ever been spectacular, but this weekend it has really started acting up.



Auto shifting into 2nd and 3rd is accompanied with a lost of power, a "clack-clack-clack" which seems to come from the front left wheel, followed by a "clunk!" as it seemingly jams into gear. Accelerating on the highway (past 70 or so) gives the same loss of power and "clack clack clack".



It only seems to occur when torqued - if I speed up slowly it seems to shift fairly smoothly, at least after it warms up. Oh, and the fluids are fine.



It has worsened noticeably in the last 2 days - any ideas/suggestions? What does it sound like and is it worth repairing?



i would check the axle if not the axle i take it to the shop

I wonder if a BAD CV Joint can do this.

East-

lift the fron end off ground and take axle and see if it got a lot of play the bearing housing wears and can cause a lot of play if you know a good trans guy take it to them and let them test drive it they usaly not chare for this

Prognosis is in - clacking sound is the chain. The quarterback is toast.

Car shopping tomorrow. Yay.

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