I have a 97 Ford Taurus GL Sedan with a 3.0 L Engine. Lately I've noticed that it has been driving a lot rougher than normal and the engine does sound louder than normal. I do have the oil pan gasket that is starting to push out but is not leaking yet (for the 2nd time) and I do need to get my rear sway bars replaced but I believe this is something different.. When I'm driving 55 mph + then slow down it feels like the car has changed to a lower gear (it's an automatic transmission) but I haven't changed gears. When I accelerate some times the car just doesn't feel like its going anywhere and then it jerks to the right speed. I've taken it to my mechanic and he probably thinks I'm going crazy about my car, but I swear there is something. Any clues?
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18 years ago