96 Aerostar Transmission Problem
Bradley Hammes
96 Aerostar 3.0L with electronic OD trans. After driving for 5 miles or
so the "overdrive off" light on the gearshift stalk starts flashing on
and off. The transmission also shifts very hard from first to second and
also when it downshifts from second to first when coming to a stop. The
trans works very well for the first couple of miles after starting cold
but as soon as it warms up, the problem starts. At the recommendation of
the local dealer I have changed the fluid and filter to no avail. Can
anyone shed some light on this particular problem?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Brad
tierod
>>96 Aerostar 3.0L with electronic OD trans. After driving for 5 miles or
>My problem seems to be slightly different. Ususally my Aerostar 3.0 L
>start at once when I press the gas-pedal, but sometimes it do not
>start until I have pressed the pedal rather deep, and the car then
>starts with a jump. This is a pain if I want a quick start at traffic
>lights. It is more that a pain when I try to start in a hill and my
>car roll backwards. I then have to use the handbreak to get started,
>and that should not be nesessary with automatic transmission. Can
>anyone explain what is wrong?
After you change ALL SIX spark plugs, wires, inspect the distributor
cap, and put in a new fuel and air filter, report back and tell us if
the van is running better.
kr...@pipeline.com
>On Wed, 02 Dec 1998 03:25:20 GMT, tierod wrote:
>
>>
>>After you change ALL SIX spark plugs, wires, inspect the distributor
>>cap, and put in a new fuel and air filter, report back and tell us if
>>the van is running better.
>
>I do not think that this car has a distributor cap. I also think that
>new spark plugs will produce no effects which can be reported to you.
>I believe in science. Your advices are not based on science .. maybe
>nonsence.
>
>The problem is in the automatic transmission. Normally a small push on
>the gas pedal will get the car moving, but for unknown reason I
>sometime have to push the pedal deep, with high motor rpm and the car
>start with a jump. I know that the automatic transmission is a
>complicated device, and I had the hope that some experts was reading
>this conference.
>--
>ingen
The 3.0L engine has a distributor (and cap) at the rear of the engine,
the 4.0L uses a distributorless ignition system. From your
description, the transmission appears to have low hydraulic pressure,
probably from internal leakage. It will most likely require
professional repair.
Jim
tierod
>new spark plugs will produce no effects which can be reported to you.
>I believe in science. Your advices are not based on science .. maybe
>nonsence.
the initial description of your problem was vague enough that it
sounded like engine problems. It was suggested that you perform a
tuneup on the engine, which apparently you haven't because you don't
even know where the distributor on the 3.0l aerostar engine is.
If you do decide to go looking for the distributor, remove the cover
in between the front passenger's and driver's seats for easier access
to the engine components.
>The problem is in the automatic transmission. Normally a small push on
>the gas pedal will get the car moving, but for unknown reason I
>sometime have to push the pedal deep, with high motor rpm and the car
>start with a jump. I know that the automatic transmission is a
>complicated device, and I had the hope that some experts was reading
>this conference.
once the transmission starts slipping, the problem will only get worse
with use and cost more to fix. Sounds like time to have the
transmission overhauled by the local shop, you won't like the price
though.