1988 Ford Aerostar

1988 FORD AEROSTAR
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RETRAC442
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Can a torque converter on an automatic transmission wear out, and if so what would be some obvious signs.
Nov 17, 2008 at 6:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Yes they wear out. Symptoms can include leaks around the front seal, trouble shifting, delayed shifting...

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Joe
Nov 21, 2008 at 11:49 PM
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