Transmission Problems?

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IOWALAD101
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1. 1999 Ford Contour
2. 103,000
3. Automatic Transmission

My contour is turned out to be a p.o.s. About 5 months ago i went to a mechanic with "jolting" problems which i attributed to the transmission struggling to shift gears when accelerating in D. The mechanic had me replace my speed sensor and flush the transmission, but to no avail. I had come in a few weeks later (check engine light, and flashing o/d light) They adjusted the clip in the sensor and said to come back if anymore problems occured.

I am confused because it has still been acting up and when i finally get in they said they would replace the sensor and i need to have my belt and tensioner replaced and drop another $300.

I just want a car that shifts and drives smoothly, doesn't sound like its dying from such ominious and terrifying noises, and doesn't delay when i try to accelerete or jolt violently.

PLEASE ADVISE!?!?!
THanks
Oct 10, 2007 at 2:34 PM
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[quote:3723ddf4b1="iowalad101"]1. 1999 Ford Contour
2. 103,000
3. Automatic Transmission

My contour is turned out to be a p.o.s. About 5 months ago i went to a mechanic with "jolting" problems which i attributed to the transmission struggling to shift gears when accelerating in D. The mechanic had me replace my speed sensor and flush the transmission, but to no avail. I had come in a few weeks later (check engine light, and flashing o/d light) They adjusted the clip in the sensor and said to come back if anymore problems occured.

I am confused because it has still been acting up and when i finally get in they said they would replace the sensor and i need to have my belt and tensioner replaced and drop another $300.

I just want a car that shifts and drives smoothly, doesn't sound like its dying from such ominious and terrifying noises, and doesn't delay when i try to accelerete or jolt violently.

PLEASE ADVISE!?!?!
THanks[/quote:3723ddf4b1]

Hey Joshua,
Need some more info pls. The continuous o/d light flashing is a concern. Did they ever hook up a scanner to the vehicle? And if so want were the code (s) and there description? Let me know!

Chris
Oct 12, 2007 at 3:44 AM