2003 Ford Taurus transmission issue? Need help!

2003 FORD TAURUS
146,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKET22
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I was taking off from a stop sign a while ago, and when it shifted into 2nd gear, it engaged for a few seconds, then nothing. I had to get towed home. No prior issues with transmission. Flushed at 80,000, fluid full and red (not burnt...and no odor) Linkage to housing looks fine.
Nov 3, 2008 at 5:33 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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U did it all, checked the fluid and links and all good
I suspect internal tranny failure
check for codes
have it checked by Tranny shop
Nov 3, 2008 at 7:51 AM
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