Engine shuts off when transmission in put into drive or reverse

2003 FORD MUSTANG
175,896 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ZONERGIRL
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Car will start up but stalls out when put in drive or reverse. What can be the problem?
Feb 21, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a transmission torque converter that is out. Does the car stall abruptly when put in gear? Can you make a quick video and upload it here so we can see?

Please let us know.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 22, 2018 at 12:25 PM
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