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late shifting 01 cougar Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Transmission Problems chaka18 New User Mar 30, 2010, 8:07 PM Post #1 of 4 (2191 views) late shifting 01 cougar Sign In 2001 mercury cougar automatic 6cyl 102k miles. About 5 months ago the car started acting up. The O/D light came on and also a light for the transaxle. We figured out that it was extremely low on transmission fluid and refilled it. Now, whenever I try to accelerate, the RPM's will fly up but the car will not go anywhere. However, if i let go of the gas pedal and reapply a few seconds later it will start shifting. It does this mostly in 1st but occassionaly in other gears. Also, it does not start right away, it begins once the car has been driven a little while and has been warmed up, usually after about 5 miles. We have not tried to flush the transmission yet because people have told us that if we do, there is a 50/50 chance that it won't start or the problem will be worse. We also heard that it might be the transmission range sensor. What can it be and is it costly to fix? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 31, 2010, 2:49 AM Post #2 of 4 (2186 views) Re: late shifting 01 cougar Sign In ">>We figured out that it was extremely low on transmission fluid and refilled it.<<" How low and the problem starts with why? Trans doesn't use fluid normally so when you find out why/where you can diagnose from there. Just how full did you leave it? Too full will cause problems as will too low. Sounds like trouble and would expect this to need an overhaul, T chaka18 New User Mar 31, 2010, 12:49 PM Post #3 of 4 (2181 views) Re: late shifting 01 cougar Sign In it was basically empty and we filled it to the max and it hasn't become low again. we have never seen transmission fluid on the ground. it just randomly was empty. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 31, 2010, 3:47 PM Post #4 of 4 (2177 views) Re: late shifting 01 cougar Sign In Chicken and Egg - which came first problem/question. If it consumes fluid that's a problem on its own and running too low can hurt the trans. It might leak out a shaft seal leaving little evidence or a cooling line to radiator or a separate ATF fluid cooler if installed. Many use an end tank of radiator and it could be mixing in with coolant but you'd soon notice problems with that if so. BTW - I don't have system capacity for it at hand but the dipstick will only show a quart or a bit more and the range it should be in. there's lots more when just below most dipsticks - perhaps 10-12 quarts or so? Know that marks on dipstick is in pint increments not quarts, T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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