after putting it in gear it does not want to gain any speed

1999 FORD TAURUS
20,000 MILES • 0.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISTOPHER PETERSON
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Transmission is hesitant after putting it in gear it does not want to gain any speed, this only happens sometimes. The car was running fine on Friday I parked it after work started it on Sunday to go to the store and this transmission problem started.
Feb 12, 2018 at 3:05 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

When was the last time you changed the oil/filter in the transmission? A clogged filter will cause this issue. Here are two guides that can help us fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Please run down these guides and report back. Is the check engine light on?

Roy
Apr 13, 2021 at 11:49 AM
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CHRISTOPHER PETERSON
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Thank you for your help. I need to know what the light on the dash board next to the ABS light is for.
Christopher Peterson
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Apr 13, 2021 at 11:49 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Did that come on when the ABS light came on??

Trac control.

Roy
Apr 13, 2021 at 11:49 AM
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