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1998 Ford Contour transmission slipping or jumping out of g

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
I have a 98 ford contour with approximatly 160,000 miles on it. About a month ago the o/d llight started blinking on and off and the car jumped a couple times as if trying to shift gears. But it stopped for awhile. However, now once it gets warmed it starts to act like it is slipping or jumping gears. At times it will stop if you keep driving but then starts again. We had the computer tested and replaced the maf sensor but it is still acting up. I am only the second owner of the vehicle and have not even had it for a year so I am unsure as to when the trasmission fluid and filter was changed last.
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 AT 3:14 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Hello. Thanks for the donation. Much appreciated

Check the color of the trans fluid if it is dark or brown the fluid is burned and the clutches are probably bad. Have the car plugged into a scanner to check for transmission fault codes.(Most generic scanners will not read trans codes) it may be worth your while taking the car to a trans shop who wil check the transmission for you. It sounds like it may need a rebuild i'm afraid, and flushing the fluid and replacing the filter will do more harm than good !
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 AT 7:54 PM

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