Transmission problem
1992 Ford Escort Front Wheel Drive Automatic
I own a 1992 Ford Escort with 160,000 miles. Recently (last couple of months), while in the first few miles of a drive (morning and after work), the transmission would drop from third gear down to first after reaching a speed of about 20-25 miles per hour. I would let off on the gas and allow the engine speed to reduce enough for 3rd gear to kick in. However, when attemping to accelerate, it would again drop down to 1st gear. This would continue for about 5 miles or so until it would finally perform correctly. If I allow the car to warm up some, it seems to take less time for it to operate properly.
Overdrive is not working either.
I changed the ATF and filter about 2 years ago. Fluid level is full and clean.
No other issues with the car.
Any ideas as to what the cause is and how to fix it?
Thanks.
1992 Ford Escort Front Wheel Drive Automatic
I own a 1992 Ford Escort with 160,000 miles. Recently (last couple of months), while in the first few miles of a drive (morning and after work), the transmission would drop from third gear down to first after reaching a speed of about 20-25 miles per hour. I would let off on the gas and allow the engine speed to reduce enough for 3rd gear to kick in. However, when attemping to accelerate, it would again drop down to 1st gear. This would continue for about 5 miles or so until it would finally perform correctly. If I allow the car to warm up some, it seems to take less time for it to operate properly.
Overdrive is not working either.
I changed the ATF and filter about 2 years ago. Fluid level is full and clean.
No other issues with the car.
Any ideas as to what the cause is and how to fix it?
Thanks.
Mar 3, 2010 at 6:52 PM
