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Jan 12, 2014 | 08:50 AM

shadetree1980

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Transmission issue

Hi guys, once again my '05 Epedition is plaguing me with issues. I was driving this morning and with no warning, the motor revved freely and lost all pulling power in "drive". There has been no slipping or excessive shifting that I have noticed. When I finally got pulled over, put it in 1st then 2nd and it pulled fine but when put in drive, nothing but the motor rev. I was looking for things to try before fully replacing the darn thing which I really don't have the funds for. Thanks for any help!

Jan 12, 2014 | 12:06 PM

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Did you check the transmission fluid level?

Jan 12, 2014 | 12:27 PM

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Yes, it was a little low (about 1/4 quart) so I topped it off with merc v and still nothing over 2nd gear. It just bugs the hell out me because it had never slipped or showed any warning signs of getting ready to quit.

Jan 12, 2014 | 03:41 PM

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Looks like you're stuck disassembling it.

Jan 12, 2014 | 03:53 PM

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I figured so. I just got back in from changing the filter and fresh fluid thinking possibly the filter could be plugged up but no luck fixing. Looks like I'm in for a rebuild.

Thanks for trying to help.

Jan 12, 2014 | 08:57 PM

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tough brake, how many miles are on it? how did the fluid look (color)

Jan 12, 2014 | 09:03 PM

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126k, still looked bright red, no dark coloration or burnt smells. Im used to the older C4 & C6 transmissions not these newer electronic ones with sensors all over it. I read that the torque convertor was electronically controlled too soo would it cause it to act like this if it wasn't working right?