Transmission problem

BennettDMB13 · 09-23-2002, 07:51 PM

Hey all. I have a '96 GT and today I was driving around and it kept getting stuck in first gear up to about 4000. All of the other gears shift normally. What could be wrong with it? Thanks in advance.

-Bennett

Titan · 09-23-2002, 08:03 PM

maybe a vacuum??? I don't know much about the auto trannies...well, actually I don't know much about either tranny, but I do know that usually means a vacuum hose. Could be others, but that was my first (and only) thought.

BennettDMB13 · 09-23-2002, 08:05 PM

What would I have to do to check to see if that's the problem?

-Bennett

Titan · 09-23-2002, 08:40 PM

Sorry man...beyond me. Ummm...maybe search for it on the internet, or your owner's manual. Besides that...you could pm 98steedagt, he's the only person I can think of off hand who has an automatic. Hope you get it figured out...let's us know if you diagnose it...I'm always looking for more stang knowledge.

The Deuce · 09-23-2002, 09:26 PM

First check your transmission fluid. Make sure it doesn't smell burnt, and is at the right level.

That probably won't fix it, but it will let you know if you are doing any other damage. Drive it by an AAMCO, they do free diagnostics.

BennettDMB13 · 09-23-2002, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
First check your transmission fluid. Make sure it doesn't smell burnt, and is at the right level.

That probably won't fix it, but it will let you know if you are doing any other damage. Drive it by an AAMCO, they do free diagnostics.

I'll try that. Thanks a lot.

-Bennett

wade73 · 09-24-2002, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
First check your transmission fluid. Make sure it doesn't smell burnt, and is at the right level.

I was going to say that....my dad's dodge ram 4 x 4 was doing the same thing....different car, but same symptoms....a fluid change works wonders

BennettDMB13 · 09-25-2002, 03:04 PM

I checked the tranny fluid and it was ok. It was at the right level and didn't smell burnt. I guess I could still have it changed just to be on the safe side.

-Bennett

Crazy Horse GT · 09-27-2002, 05:18 AM

is it an aod, or an eaod, check your modulator valve if it's an aod , on the passenger side, it's a big round thing, -hard to desribe., should have a rubber hose on it ck the vacum from the hose. should be around 12 to 18 lbs i think, dont hold me too that , if its ok then it could be the mod. valve. just my.02, im a diesel mech anyway.

ask pkrwud lol he will know, heck it may be 10 to 12 lbs, cant remember.

BennettDMB13 · 10-04-2002, 05:28 PM

I took the car to Aamco this afternoon to have them diagnose the problem. The guy said that the transmission is suffering from early symptoms of transmission failure. He said that with the transmissions in these cars that the slightest thing causes them to fail unlike the trannys of old. He said that the only thing that could be done is to rebuild. So my question is does anyone know of any good shops in the Lexington KY, Louisville KY, Cincy area. They are wanting $1300 to rebuild my trans.

-Bennett

mustangII460 · 10-06-2002, 02:14 AM

$1300 Holy Snikees

If you can do the swapping, heres what id do.

Either look at rebuild trans from parthouses or get a core from a junk yard and have it rebuilt. Cores costs may vary. I can get 89-92 AOD for $150. I just got a small block C6 for $75.00.

Heck, walk into a Ford garage and ask if any mechanic would it on the side. Either doing the labor and all, or just benching a trans for you to swap.

Most guys around here will rebuild one for about $150 labor, bringing him the trans. Soft parts are $60-100. I get kevlar clutches for about $4.50 each, think AOD has 18?

I grew up kinda poor. So I figured out other methods to save what little money I had.

BennettDMB13 · 10-06-2002, 04:00 AM

Thanks a bunch...I'll look into that.

-Bennett

09-23-2002, 07:51 PM	#1
BennettDMB13 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Richmond KY Posts: 26	Transmission problem Hey all. I have a '96 GT and today I was driving around and it kept getting stuck in first gear up to about 4000. All of the other gears shift normally. What could be wrong with it? Thanks in advance. -Bennett

09-23-2002, 08:03 PM	#2
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	maybe a vacuum??? I don't know much about the auto trannies...well, actually I don't know much about either tranny, but I do know that usually means a vacuum hose. Could be others, but that was my first (and only) thought. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

09-23-2002, 08:40 PM	#4
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	Sorry man...beyond me. Ummm...maybe search for it on the internet, or your owner's manual. Besides that...you could pm 98steedagt, he's the only person I can think of off hand who has an automatic. Hope you get it figured out...let's us know if you diagnose it...I'm always looking for more stang knowledge. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

09-23-2002, 09:26 PM	#5
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	First check your transmission fluid. Make sure it doesn't smell burnt, and is at the right level. That probably won't fix it, but it will let you know if you are doing any other damage. Drive it by an AAMCO, they do free diagnostics. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

09-27-2002, 05:18 AM	#9
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	is it an aod, or an eaod, check your modulator valve if it's an aod , on the passenger side, it's a big round thing, -hard to desribe., should have a rubber hose on it ck the vacum from the hose. should be around 12 to 18 lbs i think, dont hold me too that , if its ok then it could be the mod. valve. just my.02, im a diesel mech anyway. ask pkrwud lol he will know, heck it may be 10 to 12 lbs, cant remember. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

09-23-2002, 08:05 PM	#3
BennettDMB13 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Richmond KY Posts: 26	What would I have to do to check to see if that's the problem? -Bennett

09-25-2002, 03:04 PM	#8
BennettDMB13 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Richmond KY Posts: 26	I checked the tranny fluid and it was ok. It was at the right level and didn't smell burnt. I guess I could still have it changed just to be on the safe side. -Bennett

10-04-2002, 05:28 PM	#10
BennettDMB13 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Richmond KY Posts: 26	I took the car to Aamco this afternoon to have them diagnose the problem. The guy said that the transmission is suffering from early symptoms of transmission failure. He said that with the transmissions in these cars that the slightest thing causes them to fail unlike the trannys of old. He said that the only thing that could be done is to rebuild. So my question is does anyone know of any good shops in the Lexington KY, Louisville KY, Cincy area. They are wanting $1300 to rebuild my trans. -Bennett

10-06-2002, 02:14 AM	#11
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	$1300 Holy Snikees If you can do the swapping, heres what id do. Either look at rebuild trans from parthouses or get a core from a junk yard and have it rebuilt. Cores costs may vary. I can get 89-92 AOD for $150. I just got a small block C6 for $75.00. Heck, walk into a Ford garage and ask if any mechanic would it on the side. Either doing the labor and all, or just benching a trans for you to swap. Most guys around here will rebuild one for about $150 labor, bringing him the trans. Soft parts are $60-100. I get kevlar clutches for about $4.50 each, think AOD has 18? I grew up kinda poor. So I figured out other methods to save what little money I had. __________________ Frank

10-06-2002, 04:00 AM	#12
BennettDMB13 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Richmond KY Posts: 26	Thanks a bunch...I'll look into that. -Bennett

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