Shifting hard

RHONDAMARCH

MEMBER
2001 MERCURY VILLAGER
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
147,000 MILES

Hello guys. I just bought a 2001 Mercury Villager 147,000 miles. I just noticed when I accelerate hard to about 10-15 miles hr and release the gas pedal it shifts 2nd gear hard (like a clunk). If I drive it on the highway or around the city nothing seems to be wrong. It seems to only happen if I accelerate hard to around 10-15 miles hr and release the accelerator. Other than that there doesn't seem to be any other shifting problems including when the transmission downshifts.

I have the transmission fluid and filter changed and still have a problem. I need this van safe for me and my kids.

What would you recommend I do and what steps should I take to correct this problem? Thanks for your help

Please please help!

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,885 POSTS

Something wrong in circuitry of pressure solenoid here is a guide to help you test the wiring and run the codes to confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is the wiring diagrams and a guide to help you check the wiring also I wanted to ask if the speedometer is working? If not replace the VSS that should fix it which is on the right side of the transmission.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers

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