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 10:47 AM
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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 3:49 PM
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