Transmission Problems/Will Flush or Change Fix?
#1
Transmission Problems/Will Flush or Change Fix?
I have been having some problems with what I think is my transmission lately and need some advice. I have a 1999 Ford Mustang GT with automatic transmission and about 145K miles. I bought the car at 80K and have not had the transmission serviced at all.
When the car changes gears, occasionally there is an audible noise and the car rumbles. It feels as if the rumble is coming from the transmission. I know it is not an engine issue as I recently had the engined tuned and had a piston that was misfiring fixed. Has anyone had this problem before or have any recommendations on what to do?
I have seen a few people in other threads recommend that a fluid change could fix the problem. When I talked to my mechanic (I am newly going to him so am not sure if he is trustworthy) he recommended a flush. I have heard a lot of mixed opinions on flushes and am unsure what to do?
I need some advice! What do you recommend?
When the car changes gears, occasionally there is an audible noise and the car rumbles. It feels as if the rumble is coming from the transmission. I know it is not an engine issue as I recently had the engined tuned and had a piston that was misfiring fixed. Has anyone had this problem before or have any recommendations on what to do?
I have seen a few people in other threads recommend that a fluid change could fix the problem. When I talked to my mechanic (I am newly going to him so am not sure if he is trustworthy) he recommended a flush. I have heard a lot of mixed opinions on flushes and am unsure what to do?
I need some advice! What do you recommend?
#5
First things first, check the transmission fluid, Smell it it should be bright red and clean looking. If it is brownish and smells burnt, i would then move on to replacing the fluid and screen/filter and then see if it acts any better.
#7
Generally when an auto trans starts to go it just slips or wont shift .
#8
Thanks for all of the input, guys! I got a fluid and filter change and it seems to have cleared it up. I've put about 70 miles or so since then both city and highway and it seems fine. Thank God! I think I may have dodged a bullet there.
#10
Rumble on downshifts at 109K.
Likely no previous service.
I took it to a shop that is family owned since 1951 in Waukegan Illinois:
Karry Brothers
I was informed that it may or may not fix the problem, but fortunately it did the trick.
Anyone local to the Chicagoland area would do well to have transmission work done by these guys.
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