Transmission acts like it is slipping

1999 FORD WINDSTAR
226,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KODIE WOOD
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(This only happens when i turn)
Rather I am at a complete stop and turn or slowing going around a turn. When I go to push the fuel pedal the transmission stalls in neutral then slams into gear hard. I plugged a scanner in and the only codes it brings up is p0442. Which is says small leak in the EVAP. Cannot find the leak. Would a small leak in the EVAP system cause my transmission to do that?
May 5, 2018 at 5:25 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

No, the 442 is not connected to the transmission at all. it is part of the EVAP system and a smoke test needs to be done to locate the leak.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/evap-system-code-repair

As far as the transmission, I would drop the pan and change the oil and filter. A clogged filter will cause this issue.

Start there.

Roy
May 6, 2018 at 4:35 PM