Possible transmission problem - help!
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Possible transmission problem - help!
1990 Extended all wheel drive "Eddie Bauer" edition Aerostar.
About three weeks ago, it started to shake going up a hill. Regular, rapid lurching. Now does it everytime I accelerate, when under load, and often at constant speed. I also feel jerking with the same frequency (but less intense) at idle in drive. Shifting to neutral makes the problem go away.
Transmission fluid was low, so I added, but the problem hasn't gone away. Last week, was driving up a mountain (4 chains on), and had no problem until, all of a sudden, there was no forward movement whatsoever. I was alone, and so couldn't say for sure, but it didn't feel like any of the wheels were spinning. I returned to the van two days later and drove out with no problem.
That hasn't happened since, but the shake is still there, and getting more frequent.
This problem, whatever it is, smells expensive. Can anyone provide me with a heads-up before I take it to get serviced so I know what I'm getting into?
Thanks
Gadget.
About three weeks ago, it started to shake going up a hill. Regular, rapid lurching. Now does it everytime I accelerate, when under load, and often at constant speed. I also feel jerking with the same frequency (but less intense) at idle in drive. Shifting to neutral makes the problem go away.
Transmission fluid was low, so I added, but the problem hasn't gone away. Last week, was driving up a mountain (4 chains on), and had no problem until, all of a sudden, there was no forward movement whatsoever. I was alone, and so couldn't say for sure, but it didn't feel like any of the wheels were spinning. I returned to the van two days later and drove out with no problem.
That hasn't happened since, but the shake is still there, and getting more frequent.
This problem, whatever it is, smells expensive. Can anyone provide me with a heads-up before I take it to get serviced so I know what I'm getting into?
Thanks
Gadget.
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Possible transmission problem - help!
Looks like transmission time. sorry to say it but it sounds like you need a trans re-build. this is about $600. :-( However the trans could be loose from the mount, or not lined up properly with the drive shaft. it is highly possible that you were driving it for so long with low fluid that it damaged the trans. Oh, ask the service person to check the filter and change the fluid first,thern go drive it and if the problem doesn't go away, the trans is probably gone.
i just hate being the bearer of bad news it is no fun. hope i helped some though.
i just hate being the bearer of bad news it is no fun. hope i helped some though.
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Possible transmission problem - help!
> . . . it sounds
>like you need a trans re-build. this is about $600.
Not for a rebuild worth having -- try $1200 and up.
There are several weak spots in the A4LD, and the cheap rebuilds don't address the weak planetary carrier, or the failed thrust washer damage issue, as well as some other upgrades.
Around here, if you can find one, a junkyard A4LD (for 2WD, at that!) runs $600. You might get a 30 day warranty at that price.
I've still got a line on a complete 5 spd conversion from a junkyard van for $650, if anybody's interested.
[link:www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/aerostar/439.html|https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/aerostar/439.html]
Regards,
Al S.
>like you need a trans re-build. this is about $600.
Not for a rebuild worth having -- try $1200 and up.
There are several weak spots in the A4LD, and the cheap rebuilds don't address the weak planetary carrier, or the failed thrust washer damage issue, as well as some other upgrades.
Around here, if you can find one, a junkyard A4LD (for 2WD, at that!) runs $600. You might get a 30 day warranty at that price.
I've still got a line on a complete 5 spd conversion from a junkyard van for $650, if anybody's interested.
[link:www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/aerostar/439.html|https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/aerostar/439.html]
Regards,
Al S.
