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1991 Ford Aerostar Fix or Abandon

Tiny
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  • 1991 FORD AEROSTAR
Transmission problem
1991 Ford Aerostar Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I was half way to central Oregon from Salem, smoke billowing out behind me, when I pulled over I had transmission fluid trail on the ground and the back of the van is covered with fluid, I could not maintain more than 15 MPH and my RPM's where very high. I dont know much about automobiles, would it be worth the cost to get it home (75 Miles) and fix it, I only have about $600 in savings, or just leave it near Sandy Oregon?
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Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 12:46 PM

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Tiny
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The problem is most likely as simple as a transmission line leaking. The smoke is the tranny fluid burning off the exhaust, and the high RPMs/low speed is low tranny fluid. The question is how much damage did you do to the tranny when it ran out of fluid. Drop 3 qts in it, and see if it goes thru the gears smoothly before you make your decision.
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