Hey guys, I'm having an issue and I was hoping someone could offer some suggestions as to what it might be/cost...basically when in OD or D, my car only accelerates for the first inch or so I push the pedal down. If I "floor it" or even accelerate gently past that point, the engine just revs and the car doesn't go any faster. It's almost the same feeling as being in N and revving the engine. Sorta like maybe something in my transmission isn't "grabbing." I'm not very mechanically inclined, but this sounds expensive...any feedback would be appreciated.
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89 Grand Marquis LS with 107K miles (as of 1/13/07). As proof of my undying love, I've invested:
- New exhaust
- Front brakes
- Rebuilt tranny
- New vinyl top
- Alternator & Battery
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TV cable is broken and the trans is wasted. Sorry. Welcome to the worlld of the AODBuilder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
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I've been a member of the "My TV cable grommet broke" club for about two weeks now. I Can't Drive 55!!! I can still spin the right rear tire from a stop and use Reverse. I'm just going to slip a used AOD in there for now.
Take your car to a transmission shop and weigh your options. Oh yeah, don't forget to bring your wallet.
'90 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
Baseline 5.0L numbers totally stock, 123 rwhp, 239 rwtq
5.4L swap coming soon.Comment
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Yeah, unfortunately it sounds like they're right. Have a look underneath the throttle lever there and see if there is a cable dangling under it.. If you're amazingly lucky you might get away with replacing the grommet, but don't count on it.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Sounds like you're screwed (like me, exact thing happened). I've looked into a ton of options and unfortunately price and quality are not connected when it comes to tranny repair. Still scheming as to how to get the most bang for the buck. Good luck.
1991 Crown Victoria LTD, Puff the Magik DragonComment
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I have a couple good transmissions 100 plus shipping and packing.Scars are tatoos of the fearlessComment
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Check your trans fluid. It should tell you all you need to knowComment
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If fluid smells like burnt toast it probably is.Scars are tatoos of the fearlessComment
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Think you guys scared him away...2000 Grand Marquis LS
2000 F150 XLT 6 inches of lift.
1987 Bill Blass Mark VII - Sold
1985 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park- SOLD. to a little old lady
Mercury Owners Group member
Save The Whales, Restore an Old Station Wagon!!Comment
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The wasted AOD is like the slow protege on the mazda site. It's just something you gotta deal with.Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
Busy maintaining a fleet of FordsComment
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Truth hurts sometimes!!!
'90 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
Baseline 5.0L numbers totally stock, 123 rwhp, 239 rwtq
5.4L swap coming soon.Comment
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Mazda's saving grace is most of their cars handle awesome, or so say the reviewers. It makes up for their lack of power.
Boxes.... You can carry yourself and 5 of your best friends in comfort. More if needed.-Matt
1968 Fairlane 500 - 1998 Camaro Z/28
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They do handle well, way too much for the engine in fact. I blew mine from oil starvation on windy backroads. So sad...Originally posted by nitroracerBuilder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
Busy maintaining a fleet of FordsComment
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Thanks
Yeah y'all were right - it was the grommet, and I took the thing to a local shop. The guy actually carries the modern version of that grommet in stock because this nonsense happens so often! Anyway, I put the grommet in but of course, it was too late - the guy is going to rebuild my tranny; his estimate is "low teens" for the job. I figure my car just turned 100k the other day, so it's a worthwhile investment, especially since it's my "toy" car, not my everyday trooper. Anyway, thanks for the advice - I could kick Ford in the ass for putting that garbage grommet in there!89 Grand Marquis LS with 107K miles (as of 1/13/07). As proof of my undying love, I've invested:
- New exhaust
- Front brakes
- Rebuilt tranny
- New vinyl top
- Alternator & Battery
- And still going.Comment
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Well, dont go with stock mush crap for a trans.
Brian in PA can build you a NICE AOD...1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!
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