engine some times races

2005 FORD TRANSIT
70,000 MILES
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BLUE BEAR
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when driving through my gears the engine seems to dip and peek and slow to build up a speed,the engine ticks over fine when in neutral...driving in gear the vehicle is slow to build up a speed,the engine some times races and then dips,always driven without flooring the gas pedal.the engine ticks over fine without racing or stalling when in neutral.its a diesel ford transit connect.
Apr 8, 2012 at 10:35 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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It slounds like the clutch packs or the torque converter is bad. It might be because a solenoid that actuates the clutches for different gers failed, but if it is slipping, you probably need a rebuild.
Take the car to a transmission shop as automtic transmission require specific knowledge and special tools. Repair shops will just send the transmission to a tranny shop any way and you will pay more maoney and you won't have contact with the transmission rebiulder.
AAMCO is overpriced and you can find a reputable tranmission shop near you by using the search engine on this site.
Apr 9, 2012 at 2:08 AM
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