I have a 95 Ford Taurus GL 3.8L. I know, try not to laugh. The tranmission gave out. Its was making wierd noises in the transmision about two weeks prior. I only have 1st gear for a coulpe of seconds
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
When I turn it on, it only gives me 1st
gear then after that, it does not move
at all. Then I cut it off and then on
and same thing happen. I would like
your opinion before i get a 'mechanic
to look at it. Thanks
2 Answers
Tom answered 3 years ago
My opinion is your mechanic is going to say your going to have to rebuild or replace your transmission to continue to drive it. So do you spend $1500-$3500 in repairing your 18 year old car worth $500, or do you trade up to something newer and something someone won't laugh at?
Mauricio answered 3 years ago
I know all that. But it has sentimental value. I'm hoping its the torque converter or something cheep
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