johnnyaljr

just bought a 2003 Ford Escape V6 today. driving home i realized that the car dropped in RPMs and it sounded like the tranny wasnt catching to accelerate. sidenote: the car has not been driven much in a while up to this point, so im hoping that may the reason. there is also a low idle, close to stalling.

Id really appreciate the


-johnny

R.S.LOGAN

First thing I would check would be ATF level and condition / colour . Also check engine oil and coolant levels .

360ci

Commonly misdiagnosed as a transmission problem at some auto shops, is a bad or faulty TPS (throttle position sensor) along with (but not always) a bad IAC, or idle air controller. Both sensors are located on or around the throttle body and run $40 ea. Most last anywhere from 60-120K; or 4-10 years.

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