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Torque converter did not disengage when trying to stop the vehicle. Vehicle went through a stop sign and stopped when braking stalled the engine. Ford recommended replacing the solonoid that controls the torque converter. This is a safety issue. This failule is totally without warning and makes the vehicle difficult to stop. Stopping occures only when the brake is applied hard enough to stall the engine.
Torque converter failed, it lost internal integrity & experienced internal clutch damage. Metal exiting the torque converter caused occulussionary blockages at rear section lube orifices elevating internal ambient temperatures while elevating stress to geartrain components. Clutches & bands became metal impregnated. Bearings bushings & washers became pitted due to metalized fluid passing through inner surfaces. Sprags became flat spotted at cam surface - damaged the race & created more metal. Solenoids were metal contaminated. Internal seals were hard, indicating metal contamination. Vehicle would only run in reverse after this catastrophic failure and requires $2400 in repairs. Car only has 46000 miles on it.
- Houston, TX, USA
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