2000 Lincoln Town Car shifting problems

2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
249,999 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIM BALTIMORE
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when accelerrating, as in merging into traffic from entrance ramp, it shifts up through 3 gears, then if I let off the accelerator and then try to re-accelerate it does not go into any gear. To correct this situation I have to pull over, place car in neutral, rev the engine, let it go back to idle, place the car in drive, depress the accelerator, and then most of the time the car will continue into proper operation. However, sometimes I must do this 2-3 times before it gets back to proper operation. This occurs almost every time I have to enter an expressway. What's up?
Apr 30, 2008 at 12:28 PM
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BLACKOP555
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your vehicle has 250,000 miles on it? i wouldnt put it past the transmission needing a rebuild.

the shift solenoids could be failing or the bands are wearing out.

your best bet is a transmission specialty shop as it is hard to work on them without a lift or proper education.
Apr 30, 2008 at 4:41 PM