Tranny slips won't go

Asked by Charles Aug 16, 2019 at 11:46 PM about the 1999 Mercury Cougar Hatchback FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

What has to be done to correct this.

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

Yes rebuild or replacement time, the transaxle in the cougars are very weak and known to fail earlier than later. Once it start slipping, the clutches are shot.

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