1995 Ford Taurus transmission

Tiny
MICHAELSMITHEY
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  • 1995 FORD TAURUS
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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A friend of mine had a busted transmission cover, replaced cover and seals. After everything being put back together, when she turns left or right ( forget which way) the tranny will slip and take a minute or two before re-engaging. Could there be something amiss with the way they reinstalled the trans axle? Or maybe the A arm is bent to the point where its not getting the appropriate contact? (She apparently hit a curb or something) hoping for a cheap fix or solution. Thanks in advance
Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 3:49 PM

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Tiny
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The symptom is typical of low fluid level, and low fluid level is a result of a leaking cover. Did you check the fluid level with the engine off or running?
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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If only replace was the pan and the seals would any of the fluid came out of the torque converter?
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 AT 6:22 AM
Tiny
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The torque converter won't drain, but you'll lose about half of the fluid in the transmission when the bottom pan is removed.
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Thursday, January 8th, 2015 AT 2:51 PM

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