1997 Taurus shifting problem - Ford Forums

01-14-2006, 19:01

Not that the transmission on this car has ever been spectacular, but
this weekend it has really started acting up.

Auto shifting into 2nd and 3rd is accompanied with a lost of power, a
"clack-clack-clack" which seems to come from the front left wheel,
followed by a "clunk!" as it seemingly jams into gear. Accelerating on
the highway (past 70 or so) gives the same loss of power and "clack
clack clack".

It only seems to occur when torqued - if I speed up slowly it seems to
shift fairly smoothly, at least after it warms up. Oh, and the fluids
are fine.

It has worsened noticeably in the last 2 days - any ideas/suggestions?
What does it sound like and is it worth repairing?

01-18-2006, 12:01

i would check the axle if not the axle i take it to the shop

01-18-2006, 20:01

How would I check the axle?

01-18-2006, 23:01

NeverBob wrote:
> How would I check the axle?

I wonder if a BAD CV Joint can do this.

East-

01-19-2006, 12:01

lift the fron end off ground and take axle and see if it got a lot of play
the bearing housing wears and can cause a lot of play if you know a good
trans guy take it to them and let them test drive it they usaly not chare
for this

01-20-2006, 19:01

Prognosis is in - clacking sound is the chain. The quarterback is
toast.

Car shopping tomorrow. Yay.