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Experiencing shudder/vibration while shifting gears at around 35 miles per hour and while trying to climb hills with light to moderate acceleration. Complained consistently to Ford Motor Company years ago and was always told that there was nothing wrong with this vehicle. Now the problem has just grown worse with age.
The specific failure of the part in automatic transmission is called torque converter. This part in the transmission is reponsible for shifting the gears. Through my personal investigations, I have found out that Ford vehicles before the year 1999 have had problems with the torque converters, regardless of the make of the vehicle. With so much compelling evidence about the failure of torque converters in Ford vehicles, it shocks me that there hasn't been a recall mandated by the government. Ford refuses to pay for this defect! please help me in rendering justice.
Head gasket failed prior to notification and was replaced, consumer was reimbursed for repiars,2 weeks later transmission went out, the mechanic advised that the transmission going out which was a result of overheating from previous head gasket problem, also transmission mounts were replaced 3 times, rebuilt torque converter.
Car shimmies at 40 mph it is the tourque convertor not suspension as everbody thinks thunder bird also has same problem. If you have same problem E-mail me at jewelch@hotmail.com.
Consumer was traveling on the highway vehicle had a lot of hesitation when she applied gas pedal. Also, torque converted was defective. Dealership told consumer that information.
- Lawrenceville, GA, USA
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Intermitent loss of tourque converter during or after third and fourth transmission shift. Also, transmission is slipping.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Dealer indicated this was a common problem with Ford Mustang and they had repaired many vehicles due to the failure of the torque converter. With only 21000 miles this part should not have failed. Ford motor should extend their warrenty to cover this part or recall the vehicle.
While driving 35-45 mph transmission vibrates/chatters, causing reduction of speed, also when stopped at light/traffic, vehicle suddenly jerks forward. (qcaw)
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- Kettering, OH, USA