Here's one for you to ponder on when you have time... 2004 Ford Freestar 4.2L w/183,000 miles on it (owned since new). I have run AMSOIL in the transmission since I did its first full fluid/filter change at 30,000 miles. For the past couple of years, when it's hot outside and the tranny temp is hot from driving, I occasionally get a delayed/harsh shift when going from D-R or R-D (never occurs with cold or warm operating temps). It's last full fluid/filter change was at 102,000 miles. Fluid still clean/red and normal odor.
Ugh, this just happened to me a couple of days ago. I had no warning and going down the highway I saw my rpm's sky rocket as I had the cruise on. Took the cruise off and never regained any form of movement out of the transmission. Plus when looking at the dip stick the fluid was high up the stick and I worried about blowing a seal, until I saw the other video then I had a ah ha moment. Glad to know it was a problem outside of my control for it only had near 50,000 miles on it and she handled excellent. No slippage, no hesitation. People said to trash it for there would be shavings in it but I read your comment below stating there was the filter and magnet to catch those so I feel confident when they start to work on it. Thanks for the video it helped me relax a tad
This video, as always, is very informative. I have a problem like this with our Freestar and i am wondering if you have any videos that show you actually doing this job (changing out the torque converter and the shaft)? That might give some of us shade tree mechanics a little more courage to tackle this issue.
I had this happen before. I even checked the transmission fluid return line at the radiator and it still pumps fluid. So don't think just because its pumping fluid its not the problem. As the TQ holds 5 Qts. and it will move fluid till it's bone dry.
Omg that's is exactly what happened to me the other day. Thank you so much for this information. I have an 06 Taurus, how much does it cost for replace the torque converter?
You have a reason may friend, my Ford Windstar 1999 no transmission engagemente AX4S, you are a very good men for learn us, sorry for may english is not very good, thanks and God bless you.
Video right on!! Happened to me. $150 part versus $1500 part. Still a bitch to remove trans- had to drop subframe. Still this video is spot on. Thanks man you saved me a ton of 💰!!!
On ours, the center hub on torque converter had cracked all the way around the center , causing no gear engagement . This was on Ford Recall .. Now the recall torque convertor that was put in ,is going out .... They used the same part number as the old converter ... Does nt take much too figure out, it will Fail also ......
I have a 2004 Ford freester 4.2L limited edition and I am going to the same exact problem I don't know what to do at this moment. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏻
Another issue with these (especially the AX4N) is that the sun gear strips out on the clutch pack. I was on the development team that automated the installation of the clutch pack into the transmission case. I left the company that was developing the robot to do this before final installation of the equipment, but I did implement the clutch hub installation robot in the trans plant (which is about an hour from my house).
+wreckdriver99 I was a team leader on clutch team. we had an ABB robot set up to install the hub under the sun shell. I went to Windsor to watch it work prior to installation. was that one of your projects? I don't recall any other line side automation being added before the program ended.
Windsor is where we ran off the equipment, but it wasn't an ABB...it was a FANUC...M-710iT. Had a 6DOF Force Sensor on it. Used a custom gripper to do the work. Again, I left the company right after we installed the Clutch Hub equipment...literally 2 weeks after my honeymoon...and winning the Henry Ford Tech Award. Maybe Sterling Transmission went another route after I left? Not sure.
+WreckDiver99 my memory isn't what it used to be lol. my eyes either because I got your name wrong too. I'm still at ford. working the 6f line. (Full size front drive vehicles). getting an 8 speed variant later this year.
I'm there too (Ford)...Your name is very familiar and we probably worked on the AX4N Clutch Hub project with the Ford AMTD team. Unfortunately I got caught up in the 70% staff reductions at FANUC right after 9/11 happened, and never got to see the fruits of my labor.
@@WreckDiver99 7 years later but...I have a windstar with the AX4N. I Backed into a tree stump at low speed and lost reverse. Forward gears still work great. Any idea what could have broke to kill reverse? Thanks
You keep such a straight face when saying "no engagement concern", I'm thinking "worried about getting out of the way". As always, teardowns are interesting.
I just bought a 98 sable wagon with duratec now im worried... Wish I would have known about this a few hours ago before I bought it, I hope it makes my cross country drive so my family and I make it safely.
this video is amazing thank you. I have an issue with an 06 Taurus that wont go but I opened the pressure valve and turned on the engine and it was spewing tranny fluid so Im not sure where to go from here
the transmission mechanic who's replacing my torque converter says that to replace the pump shaft I supplied required the end of transmission to come apart and cost me an extra $200.
Hey I have a 2002 Ford Taurus sel and it doesn’t engage well into 1st I was able to drive it home but from a stop it would just roll for a few and slowly engage. Reverse worked fine
That’s for the great video. Question. Is there a problem with the shrapnel from the stripped out torque shaft and Converter being in the transmission??
I'm considering getting another Taurus soon. I should just save up for the car and the transmission parts as well. Take it straight to a local trans shop after purchase 😁
Great channel that you have and you are very clear with your explanations. I have subscribed. I have 2003 windstar that appears to have this problem. Thanks again.
I've been bypassing that for 10 years. My car hasn't had no first gear or reverse in the last 10 years. I use limp mode to my advantage and go into second gear so I can take off with a toggle switch. And when I get to 15-20 miles an hour I flip that switch on and it goes through the rest of the gears so I can drive on the highway. And it's got 728,000 original miles with the original timing chain and the original front and rear seal. Motor and transmission never been separated, I just replaced the original AC compressor. And it still has the original CV shafts. But I still need to fix my transmission I have a upgraded deco torque converter with the factory flaws fixed. I just need to get me another transmission. Would you happen to know a good place I can get one for a decent price
Same thing happened to my ford tempo years ago. Stripped out in the torque converter, funny thing is that the pump shaft wasn't splined but was hexagonal shaped. It happened the same day that a spark plug wire went bad and caused a misfire. Don't know if the two issues were related at all or if that torque converter was just a ticking time bomb.
I really need to have a talk with you about my ax4 and transmission because I haven't had no first gear or reverse in the last 10 years. I ran a toggle switch to one of the solenoids on and I used a switch to cut power off to that solenoid. When I do that it puts the transmission and limp mode and puts me in second gear. So I take off and second gear and when I get to 15 20 miles an hour I flipped the switch on and it goes through the rest of the gears. I bypass first gear and I just haven't been worrying about reverse. my transmission still runs I found a big chunk in the pan and it's still runs. I drive it everywhere I race with it and everything and it holds up
I'm wondering if that's what is the issue with my 2005 freestar.When I start off from a stop it shudders, how badly depends on how much throttle I give it.Seems to not do it much until it gets warmed up. I try to be really easy with the gas or else it will really shudder bad.
How is it still working when I use the switch. Because my car don't have no first gear or reverse. I've bypassed that problem and made my car last a long time. I could have been changed the transmission but I just wanted to see how long it was going to last and it's still here. I could drive it to you right now
good job.. exelent video on that. repair... thanks for all your videos is a gold on my.. winstar and my brain .. I never pay a penny on any repair on my windstar.only parts .no was on vain go to the auto school and obtain a loot of ase certificates. but for things of live y hurted my back..
changing TC doesn't involve tearing down the transmission, but wouldn't you have to go pretty deep it, to change the shaft? I work at the plant where these were built. (ford vandyke transmission), I can't recall how the shaft was connected. that model run ended almost 10 years ago. (nov. 06)
+FordTechMakuloco thanks. I worked in triple clutch assembly, and valve body assembly on that line. after it shut down I went to the fn (focus) line, now I'm on the 6f.
+FordTechMakuloco I love your channel but I have a technical question no-one can answer. I have a 2000 f150 4.6l and when my trans shifts from 2nd to 3rd the trans shutters and about locks up and kicks back to 2nd. like someone is slamming on the breaks. please give me some insight.
Should I replace the shaft while I am in there? What is a better torque converter to put in so this doesn't happen again? What should I do while I have the transmission is out?
I have a 2004 Freestar and I'm experiencing slow engagement between neutral/drive/reverse and recently intermittent flares between 1 and 2....no codes...could this fall into the symptoms for a stripped torque converter in your opinion? The converter was changed very early in the recall campaign by the previous owner. I like all your videos by the way. Very helpful.
I have a 2007 Ford Freestar. The transmission engages but slips on occasion and squeals before grabbing again. I suspected the torque converter. But is it the pump shaft like in this video?
mine just failed even though it had been serviced on a recall my guess is that they just changed the torque converter and left in the old shaft thanks ford
I have 273k on my windstar and no problems, everything on the van works. is there a test for this failure?If it happened I'm not sure I would want to put the money into the repair on this van.
I am having this problem. When the torque converter is removed can I pull the shaft out to test the splines? Can I put it back in the pump housing easily?
What about the metal shaving from old converter what should you do about getting the shavings out of the transmission is that something to worry about ir will it stay in the torque once it go's completely out.
Not related, but thought you'd like to know my 2013 Lincoln MKT 3.5 ecoboost is in the shop for an injector stuck open with whole family in the MKT. Dealer says they've been in business 25 years and never seen it before (???)I have 51,400 miles on it so it is under warranty. Once I searched I found a lot of people with same issue. Can you do a video that can discuss this issue.? Keep the videos coming and have a greet 4th of July. rbr2c
Just wondering if this is a problem with the Focus automatic transmission? We have an 05 Focus that suffered what looks like the same problem. The person driving said it was like it shifted into neutral. We have the transmission out and are about to completely "rebuild" it. I don't have an old shaft to check the torque converter with and I don't think that shaft will just pull out, will it? Thanks for your help. God bless and stay well.
My mechanic mentioned to me that the teeth that came off are "somewhere" in the transmission when the torque convertor fails. How do we protect against this when replacing the converter and shaft?
Pls I have a Ford Windstar 2003 model. Thanks for the video. I need a help. The problem is once the engine is on and the driver puts it in drive mode or reverse mode the engine/vehicle abruptly stops. What should be the way out? Thanks
P0471 TCC code, 05 Monterey, car drives fine, shifts fine, on long drives the transaxial light would go on, if i clear it, the car drives fine, do you think i should only change the solenoids and sensors, or do you think i should let the shop do a rebuild?
Hi completely off this topic. I have a c max can i use Einszett Klima-Cleaner Air Conditioner Treatment to clean the evaporator coil by just putting the spray hose down the front center vents? Will the cleaner hit the coil or should i take out the cabin filter? Thanks
Hello. I have a 2002 Windstar. First the light was flashing on and off. Then, I drove it a block from the house and the van acted like it had no gears. Finally, after a while, the van got into gear, so I drove it back home and parked it. When I checked the fluid level, it was seriously up the dipstick. I think therefore, the pump crapped out. I have started the van and moved it around a few times but I will not take it any further. Does that sound like the shaft is bad? Its not the torque converter since it does move. Any help you can lend me would be so greatly appreciated. Roy
My sons car gave a code of P0741 converter clutch solenoid, and the trans fluid leaked out. Will a failed converter cause trans fluid to leak out? Also, can you list a company for the input shaft for the torque converter, Thank You
i need help.. as u stated i was going down the highway at a highrate of speed and no noise or indicator but no engage and once it came to complete stop i noticed dumping of tran fluid. i added more and it went right through couldn't see or find where it was coming from any ideas advice or help with solving this issue i had its my daily driver and ive been without for 2months now and i need to diagnose this asap and fix it
Thanks for the info. I have 2007 Freestar with a 4.2 v6 and over the last few months i have been having a sharp clunk when going from park to reverse and also from park to drive. i really began noticing it more after replacing the left cv axle assembly about 6 months ago. Any ideas about what could be causing this would be greatly appriciated. Thanks again for all the great Ford tech info you always post!
clunking noise could possibly be bad motor mounts.... open up Hood and have another person view the engine for movement and or contact to the firewall when you are shifting gears
I've taken the wheel off and had someone shift from park to reverse and the one thing i noticed was when reverse engages the drivers side axle suddenly rotates about 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn, so it seems like its something in the tranny thats causing the jerk or clunk.
+Christina Branch .... did you try shifting gears when the vehicle has all the wheels attached and on the ground with your foot on the brake. just like you normally Drive. and have the hood up and another person observing the motor for radical movement back and forth. while the vehicle is stationary all wheels are on the vehicle. Vehicle is on the ground. Engine is running with your foot holding the brake down firmly as you shift from Park to reverse and not letting up on the brake. Shift back to park. while keeping brake down shift from Park to drive holding the brake down... if this is too difficult for you. then take this to a reputable shop for diagnosis.
I have a 2003 Taurus that slips briefly, then engages hard, but only when accelerating on left turns. Have you seen this before? Feels like a problem in the differential part of the transmission? Only happens when going left, and only if accelerating. The sharper the turn and harder I accelerate, the more certain it will do it. If I baby it and am careful and coast through most of the turn, I can often avoid it.
I have a buddy that has a Windstar. Forget the year. He was drivingg one day and all of a sudden it shifted into low gear and wouldn't come out of it. Then a day or 2 later, it shifted fine. A week or so later, it quit moving altogether. Would these be a symptom of the splines stripping out as well or would you think it is something else?
Are gaskets for the soliniod body reusable after taking it off to replacing the shaft...I ordered 1 new but there is a thin medal plate with gasket on both sides...do I need 2 gaskets !!!!
Is this the same transmission that would be found in the 2001 Lincoln Continental? The exact scenario(down to the 70mph) that you described happened to me earlier today. Before I have the car towed to the nearest transmission shop, some 30 miles away and have them tell me that everything from the transmission to the trunk latch has to be replaced, if this is a viable reason for my car troubles, I would tackle this myself. Thanks in advance.
Have you found the seals? I just cannot lay a hand on them. The scarf cut torque converter output shaft seals. Thanks. Ford acts like they have never heard of any such thing.
Hi, I bought a used 2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 2WD 3.0L. The transmission fluid is down to the cold mark when hot. The fluid in the vehicle is pink or red, as I read the manual it calls for XT-7-QCFT/WSS-MC9233-A and I read that it is blue. Should I mix it with the fluid that is in the tranny? Is there a red CVT type fluid that is compatible? Please advise.
Greetings, I have a fors freestar and take the change but runs without any force, they told me that it could be the turbine in fact lower the transmission because the force driving it and threw all the liquid, I noticed that the rubber gasket removed the neck of the turbine and transmission but did not break it. Will it be the bad turbine ??? Sorry 4 my inglish.
Thanks for the information, but may problem is a TCC and EPC solenoid, please help me, I have a problem, my wiindstar its in neutral now, can you explane to me what is the posible problem? thanks.
Can you tell me what the Dacco part number is for the torque converter replacement on the 2004 Ford Freestar ? I can't seem to find the correct Dacco replacement. Thanks !!
I was driving my 7.3 excursion with 292k miles and got on it a little and heard a loud pop and all of a sudden all of the gears are like neutral and now it has a whine
I put a 2002 v6 mustang engine into a 2004 body. after doing so the car would start and drive but it didn't seem like it wanted to change gears on the automatic transmission. any ideas why? I didn't change the ecu or harness just put the engine with transmission. thanks in advance
I have a 2003 Ford Taurus it’s a good car but everyone’s in awhile when I cold start it and put it in drive or reverse the transmission would pop out of gear and go back in gear again it only does it why the car just got started it doesn’t do it when the car is fully warm up it’s been doing that for a year
Hey man so i have a 03 windstar and kinda had the same problem it was fine and all of a sudden didnt want to go. I put in in either reverse, drive, or 1st, and u have to floor it for it to even move an inch but when i put it into 2nd it goes any ideas what could be the problem
+SGDeGalvez I would of but it was done on the road and on a very hot day no time to and I even got heat stroke filming was out of the question but in the future at my shop sure.
Saludos, tengo una ford freestar y coje el cambio pero corre sin nada de fuerzas, me dijeron que podia ser la turbina de echo baje la transmisión porque la forze conduciendola y botó todo el acite , me fijé que sacò la junta de goma q vá en el cuello de la turbina y transmisión pero no la rompió. Será la turbina dañada?
Greetings, I have a fors freestar and take the change but runs without any force, they told me that it could be the turbine in fact lower the transmission because the force driving it and threw all the liquid, I noticed that the rubber gasket removed the neck of the turbine and transmission but did not break it. Will it be the bad turbine ??? Sorry 4 my inglish.
Here's one for you to ponder on when you have time...
2004 Ford Freestar 4.2L w/183,000 miles on it (owned since new). I have run AMSOIL in the transmission since I did its first full fluid/filter change at 30,000 miles. For the past couple of years, when it's hot outside and the tranny temp is hot from driving, I occasionally get a delayed/harsh shift when going from D-R or R-D (never occurs with cold or warm operating temps). It's last full fluid/filter change was at 102,000 miles. Fluid still clean/red and normal odor.
Ugh, this just happened to me a couple of days ago. I had no warning and going down the highway I saw my rpm's sky rocket as I had the cruise on. Took the cruise off and never regained any form of movement out of the transmission. Plus when looking at the dip stick the fluid was high up the stick and I worried about blowing a seal, until I saw the other video then I had a ah ha moment. Glad to know it was a problem outside of my control for it only had near 50,000 miles on it and she handled excellent. No slippage, no hesitation. People said to trash it for there would be shavings in it but I read your comment below stating there was the filter and magnet to catch those so I feel confident when they start to work on it. Thanks for the video it helped me relax a tad
I have the same problem by the way did it get fix and when it happen did ur car not move in drive or reverse either asking
This video, as always, is very informative. I have a problem like this with our Freestar and i am wondering if you have any videos that show you actually doing this job (changing out the torque converter and the shaft)? That might give some of us shade tree mechanics a little more courage to tackle this issue.
I have a freestar it works well it's at 262,000 and it has been through one T.C. so far. Got the van for cheap I enjoy driving it runs well.
I had this happen before. I even checked the transmission fluid return line at the radiator and it still pumps fluid. So don't think just because its pumping fluid its not the problem. As the TQ holds 5 Qts. and it will move fluid till it's bone dry.
Yup sometimes the pump shaft catches just enough to move some fluid around but not create pressure.
Omg that's is exactly what happened to me the other day. Thank you so much for this information. I have an 06 Taurus, how much does it cost for replace the torque converter?
You have a reason may friend, my Ford Windstar 1999 no transmission engagemente AX4S, you are a very good men for learn us, sorry for may english is not very good, thanks and God bless you.
Video right on!! Happened to me. $150 part versus $1500 part. Still a bitch to remove trans- had to drop subframe. Still this video is spot on. Thanks man you saved me a ton of 💰!!!
how many hours would it take a shop to do this job?
@@HealthSupercharger I know it’s been awhile since you asked that question but you are looking at minimum of 10 hours labor for most shops
Great engineering Ford! This is why ALL car manufacturers higher ups ought to be taken to the gallows.
On ours, the center hub on torque converter had cracked all the way around the center , causing no gear engagement . This was on Ford Recall .. Now the recall torque convertor that was put in ,is going out .... They used the same part number as the old converter ... Does nt take much too figure out, it will Fail also ......
I have a 2004 Ford freester 4.2L limited edition and I am going to the same exact problem I don't know what to do at this moment. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏻
Did yours have the torque converter replaced as part of the recall?
Another issue with these (especially the AX4N) is that the sun gear strips out on the clutch pack. I was on the development team that automated the installation of the clutch pack into the transmission case. I left the company that was developing the robot to do this before final installation of the equipment, but I did implement the clutch hub installation robot in the trans plant (which is about an hour from my house).
+wreckdriver99 I was a team leader on clutch team. we had an ABB robot set up to install the hub under the sun shell. I went to Windsor to watch it work prior to installation. was that one of your projects?
I don't recall any other line side automation being added before the program ended.
Windsor is where we ran off the equipment, but it wasn't an ABB...it was a FANUC...M-710iT. Had a 6DOF Force Sensor on it. Used a custom gripper to do the work. Again, I left the company right after we installed the Clutch Hub equipment...literally 2 weeks after my honeymoon...and winning the Henry Ford Tech Award. Maybe Sterling Transmission went another route after I left? Not sure.
+WreckDiver99 my memory isn't what it used to be lol. my eyes either because I got your name wrong too. I'm still at ford. working the 6f line. (Full size front drive vehicles). getting an 8 speed variant later this year.
I'm there too (Ford)...Your name is very familiar and we probably worked on the AX4N Clutch Hub project with the Ford AMTD team. Unfortunately I got caught up in the 70% staff reductions at FANUC right after 9/11 happened, and never got to see the fruits of my labor.
@@WreckDiver99 7 years later but...I have a windstar with the AX4N. I Backed into a tree stump at low speed and lost reverse. Forward gears still work great. Any idea what could have broke to kill reverse? Thanks
You keep such a straight face when saying "no engagement concern", I'm thinking "worried about getting out of the way".
As always, teardowns are interesting.
Good explanation! Now that the o-rings for the pump shaft are obsolete where do we find them?
Great video, you speak very clearly professor!
Thank you for posting very grateful!!!
I just bought a 98 sable wagon with duratec now im worried... Wish I would have known about this a few hours ago before I bought it, I hope it makes my cross country drive so my family and I make it safely.
Great info and example of a failure. Thanks!
Great video Brian. You are a database of useful info!
Excellent video. How is the pump shaft removed. Does it just slide out or is there a removal process?
this video is amazing thank you. I have an issue with an 06 Taurus that wont go but I opened the pressure valve and turned on the engine and it was spewing tranny fluid so Im not sure where to go from here
the transmission mechanic who's replacing my torque converter says that to replace the pump shaft I supplied required the end of transmission to come apart and cost me an extra $200.
+Randell H Correct the valve body and pump must come out to slide the pump shaft out.
How many hours would this take a shop to fix? To replace the torque converter. Is this a 5hr repair 10hr??
Hey I have a 2002 Ford Taurus sel and it doesn’t engage well into 1st I was able to drive it home but from a stop it would just roll for a few and slowly engage. Reverse worked fine
I just was wondering if I replace the Shift control solenoid would maybe fix the problem
That’s for the great video. Question. Is there a problem with the shrapnel from the stripped out torque shaft and Converter being in the transmission??
I'm considering getting another Taurus soon. I should just save up for the car and the transmission parts as well. Take it straight to a local trans shop after purchase 😁
Maybe don't get the Taurus
Great channel that you have and you are very clear with your explanations. I have subscribed. I have 2003 windstar that appears to have this problem. Thanks again.
I've been bypassing that for 10 years. My car hasn't had no first gear or reverse in the last 10 years. I use limp mode to my advantage and go into second gear so I can take off with a toggle switch. And when I get to 15-20 miles an hour I flip that switch on and it goes through the rest of the gears so I can drive on the highway. And it's got 728,000 original miles with the original timing chain and the original front and rear seal. Motor and transmission never been separated, I just replaced the original AC compressor. And it still has the original CV shafts. But I still need to fix my transmission I have a upgraded deco torque converter with the factory flaws fixed. I just need to get me another transmission. Would you happen to know a good place I can get one for a decent price
Same thing happened to my ford tempo years ago. Stripped out in the torque converter, funny thing is that the pump shaft wasn't splined but was hexagonal shaped. It happened the same day that a spark plug wire went bad and caused a misfire. Don't know if the two issues were related at all or if that torque converter was just a ticking time bomb.
Wow!
I really need to have a talk with you about my ax4 and transmission because I haven't had no first gear or reverse in the last 10 years. I ran a toggle switch to one of the solenoids on and I used a switch to cut power off to that solenoid. When I do that it puts the transmission and limp mode and puts me in second gear. So I take off and second gear and when I get to 15 20 miles an hour I flipped the switch on and it goes through the rest of the gears. I bypass first gear and I just haven't been worrying about reverse. my transmission still runs I found a big chunk in the pan and it's still runs. I drive it everywhere I race with it and everything and it holds up
I'm wondering if that's what is the issue with my 2005 freestar.When I start off from a stop it shudders, how badly depends on how much throttle I give it.Seems to not do it much until it gets warmed up. I try to be really easy with the gas or else it will really shudder bad.
What was the outcome Travis? Please update.
Definitely sounds like your clutches are slipping
How is it still working when I use the switch. Because my car don't have no first gear or reverse. I've bypassed that problem and made my car last a long time. I could have been changed the transmission but I just wanted to see how long it was going to last and it's still here. I could drive it to you right now
good job.. exelent video on that. repair... thanks for all your videos is a gold on my.. winstar and my brain .. I never pay a penny on any repair on my windstar.only parts .no was on vain go to the auto school and obtain a loot of ase certificates. but for things of live y hurted my back..
Where is the link to the part numbers
changing TC doesn't involve tearing down the transmission, but wouldn't you have to go pretty deep it, to change the shaft? I work at the plant where these were built. (ford vandyke transmission), I can't recall how the shaft was connected. that model run ended almost 10 years ago. (nov. 06)
You remove the side cover and valve body as a whole then the shaft slides right out real simple.
+FordTechMakuloco thanks. I worked in triple clutch assembly, and valve body assembly on that line. after it shut down I went to the fn (focus) line, now I'm on the 6f.
+FordTechMakuloco I love your channel but I have a technical question no-one can answer. I have a 2000 f150 4.6l and when my trans shifts from 2nd to 3rd the trans shutters and about locks up and kicks back to 2nd. like someone is slamming on the breaks. please give me some insight.
Should I replace the shaft while I am in there? What is a better torque converter to put in so this doesn't happen again? What should I do while I have the transmission is out?
Can you send a link to the video where you show how to test if this it’s the problem?
I have a 2004 Freestar and I'm experiencing slow engagement between neutral/drive/reverse and recently intermittent flares between 1 and 2....no codes...could this fall into the symptoms for a stripped torque converter in your opinion? The converter was changed very early in the recall campaign by the previous owner. I like all your videos by the way. Very helpful.
I have a 2007 Ford Freestar. The transmission engages but slips on occasion and squeals before grabbing again. I suspected the torque converter. But is it the pump shaft like in this video?
Aub, how did this go for you? Update please
Hi dear
that's what happens with my ford Taurus 2006 after 1000km nice journey in Iraq.and the good news it's stops near my house about 100m
Is there another name for the pump shaft? I went to get one at AutoZone and they didn't know what I was talking about.
Torque converter output shaft
Very informative video thank you.
Q. are the ford escapes prone to this? 2008 and up?
No just this trans.
mine just failed even though it had been serviced on a recall my guess is that they just
changed the torque converter and left in the old shaft thanks ford
I have 273k on my windstar and no problems, everything on the van works. is there a test for this failure?If it happened I'm not sure I would want to put the money into the repair on this van.
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Thanks, great vid. Guess these is no way to know if it will fail or when, it works fine then just all of a sudden it goes bad.
Pretty much
I have ford Windstar, 1999, makers, d problem,I have now is complete gear box,how can I get it
Can the job be done without pulling the engine and transmission out of the car together ?
No you must pull the trans.
You have to pull the transmission out.
I am having this problem. When the torque converter is removed can I pull the shaft out to test the splines? Can I put it back in the pump housing easily?
You replace the new oil seal. Do you want to lube the torque converter where it touches the seal of do you you want it dry?
hi, please can you make a video for removal transmision for widstar
Pulling motor is easier
What about the metal shaving from old converter what should you do about getting the shavings out of the transmission is that something to worry about ir will it stay in the torque once it go's completely out.
This happens over time so the very fine metal is caught mainly by the filter and magnet in the pan as it wears down over the years.
Not related, but thought you'd like to know my 2013 Lincoln MKT 3.5 ecoboost is in the shop for an injector stuck open with whole family in the MKT. Dealer says they've been in business 25 years and never seen it before (???)I have 51,400 miles on it so it is under warranty. Once I searched I found a lot of people with same issue. Can you do a video that can discuss this issue.? Keep the videos coming and have a greet 4th of July.
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Just wondering if this is a problem with the Focus automatic transmission? We have an 05 Focus that suffered what looks like the same problem. The person driving said it was like it shifted into neutral. We have the transmission out and are about to completely "rebuild" it. I don't have an old shaft to check the torque converter with and I don't think that shaft will just pull out, will it? Thanks for your help. God bless and stay well.
My mechanic mentioned to me that the teeth that came off are "somewhere" in the transmission when the torque convertor fails. How do we protect against this when replacing the converter and shaft?
Is this an expensive repair and should I take it to a repair shop or dealer ship?
2002 windstar 64k in Illinois
Pls I have a Ford Windstar 2003 model. Thanks for the video. I need a help. The problem is once the engine is on and the driver puts it in drive mode or reverse mode the engine/vehicle abruptly stops. What should be the way out? Thanks
as always, the best!
Do all transmissions use the same pump shaft , 3.9 & 3.8 , Windstar & Free Star ?
P0471 TCC code, 05 Monterey, car drives fine, shifts fine, on long drives the transaxial light would go on, if i clear it, the car drives fine, do you think i should only change the solenoids and sensors, or do you think i should let the shop do a rebuild?
Hi completely off this topic. I have a c max can i use Einszett Klima-Cleaner Air Conditioner Treatment to clean the evaporator coil by just putting the spray hose down the front center vents? Will the cleaner hit the coil or should i take out the cabin filter? Thanks
a video on how to troubleshoot automatic climate control systems would be awesome.
wow, those converters are really differents.
Hello. I have a 2002 Windstar. First the light was flashing on and off. Then, I drove it a block from the house and the van acted like it had no gears. Finally, after a while, the van got into gear, so I drove it back home and parked it. When I checked the fluid level, it was seriously up the dipstick. I think therefore, the pump crapped out. I have started the van and moved it around a few times but I will not take it any further. Does that sound like the shaft is bad? Its not the torque converter since it does move. Any help you can lend me would be so greatly appreciated. Roy
Thanks Brian good info. Was this trans used in the 2002 Mountianeer 4.6l?
no, the ax4n line was only in front wheel drive sedans & mini vans.
No
OK thanks
Good info, thanks for sharing
Could you make a vídeo of how to remove the pump shaft? Thanks
Maybe in the future, the day I recorded this I got heat stroke so no time to record it.
Do all transmissions utilize the same torque converter , 3.0 & 3.8 ?
My sons car gave a code of P0741 converter clutch solenoid, and the trans fluid leaked out. Will a failed converter cause trans fluid to leak out? Also, can you list a company for the input shaft for the torque converter, Thank You
wouldn't I also need a new valve body gasket because the valve body has to be removed in order to get the old pump shaft out?
No it is a bonded separator plate not a regular valve body gasket.
can you please post the part #'s for the 2 (x2) cut seals on the shaft? Cannot find them anywhere. Thanks.
PTFE rings they're plastic rings
i need help..
as u stated i was going down the highway at a highrate of speed and no noise or indicator but no engage and once it came to complete stop i noticed dumping of tran fluid.
i added more and it went right through
couldn't see or find where it was coming from
any ideas advice or help with solving this issue i had
its my daily driver and ive been without for 2months now and i need to diagnose this asap and fix it
Thanks for the info. I have 2007 Freestar with a 4.2 v6 and over the last few months i have been having a sharp clunk when going from park to reverse and also from park to drive. i really began noticing it more after replacing the left cv axle assembly about 6 months ago. Any ideas about what could be causing this would be greatly appriciated. Thanks again for all the great Ford tech info you always post!
clunking noise could possibly be bad motor mounts....
open up Hood and have another person view the engine for movement and or contact to the firewall when you are shifting gears
+Anthony Schurz ...
if the engine is not dramatically moving back and forth when shifting gears, then inspect suspension for loose or broken parts.
I've taken the wheel off and had someone shift from park to reverse and the one thing i noticed was when reverse engages the drivers side axle suddenly rotates about 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn, so it seems like its something in the tranny thats causing the jerk or clunk.
+Christina Branch ....
did you try shifting gears when the vehicle has all the wheels attached and on the ground with your foot on the brake. just like you normally Drive.
and have the hood up and another person observing the motor for radical movement back and forth. while the vehicle is stationary all wheels are on the vehicle. Vehicle is on the ground. Engine is running with your foot holding the brake down firmly as you shift from Park to reverse and not letting up on the brake. Shift back to park. while keeping brake down shift from Park to drive holding the brake down...
if this is too difficult for you. then take this to a reputable shop for diagnosis.
Thanks for the advice Anthony. I'll get my neighbor to give me a hand with it.
How do you get the pump shaft off to begin with? Do you have a video for that?
I have a 2003 Taurus that slips briefly, then engages hard, but only when accelerating on left turns. Have you seen this before? Feels like a problem in the differential part of the transmission? Only happens when going left, and only if accelerating. The sharper the turn and harder I accelerate, the more certain it will do it. If I baby it and am careful and coast through most of the turn, I can often avoid it.
Any update?
You know, Ove drives a Saab.
Thank you so much for the information 😊
I have a buddy that has a Windstar. Forget the year. He was drivingg one day and all of a sudden it shifted into low gear and wouldn't come out of it. Then a day or 2 later, it shifted fine. A week or so later, it quit moving altogether. Would these be a symptom of the splines stripping out as well or would you think it is something else?
That sounds like a different concern when this happens that's it no more movement.
FordTechMakuloco what’s your Facebook name
Are gaskets for the soliniod body reusable after taking it off to replacing the shaft...I ordered 1 new but there is a thin medal plate with gasket on both sides...do I need 2 gaskets !!!!
Would this cause slipping and grabbing? And slipping when turning?
Is this the same transmission that would be found in the 2001 Lincoln Continental? The exact scenario(down to the 70mph) that you described happened to me earlier today. Before I have the car towed to the nearest transmission shop, some 30 miles away and have them tell me that everything from the transmission to the trunk latch has to be replaced, if this is a viable reason for my car troubles, I would tackle this myself. Thanks in advance.
The Lincoln Continentals have the AX4N transmissions so yes they can have the same issues
I know you probably wont respond, but do you know if you can get JUST the seals?
Have you found the seals? I just cannot lay a hand on them. The scarf cut torque converter output shaft seals. Thanks. Ford acts like they have never heard of any such thing.
@@goodcitizen3780 i had to go to a dealership to get mine
Hi, I bought a used 2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 2WD 3.0L. The transmission fluid is down to the cold mark when hot. The fluid in the vehicle is pink or red, as I read the manual it calls for XT-7-QCFT/WSS-MC9233-A and I read that it is blue. Should I mix it with the fluid that is in the tranny? Is there a red CVT type fluid that is compatible? Please advise.
Greetings, I have a fors freestar and take the change but runs without any force, they told me that it could be the turbine in fact lower the transmission because the force driving it and threw all the liquid, I noticed that the rubber gasket removed the neck of the turbine and transmission but did not break it. Will it be the bad turbine ??? Sorry 4 my inglish.
Thanks for the information, but may problem is a TCC and EPC solenoid, please help me, I have a problem, my wiindstar its in neutral now, can you explane to me what is the posible problem? thanks.
is there any way without taking transmission apart to take a broken in half pump shaft out
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Does the 06 Taurus have this issue?
Thanks alot
Can you tell me what the Dacco part number is for the torque converter replacement on the 2004 Ford Freestar ? I can't seem to find the correct Dacco replacement. Thanks !!
How about the PCS the pressure control solenoid regulator could that go bad or the fuse on that if that's selenator opens when you put it into drive
Yeah but what if it was done back in 2012 and it still won't move now? It's got about 85,000 miles since then. Is it a sensor? Possibly
Hey. I have a 2005 Ford Escape 4x4 3.0 my trans is doing the exact thing. Can you list parts for that engine?
I was driving my 7.3 excursion with 292k miles and got on it a little and heard a loud pop and all of a sudden all of the gears are like neutral and now it has a whine
any insight on why the vehicle with this transmission would operate in reverse but have no forward gears
I put a 2002 v6 mustang engine into a 2004 body. after doing so the car would start and drive but it didn't seem like it wanted to change gears on the automatic transmission. any ideas why? I didn't change the ecu or harness just put the engine with transmission. thanks in advance
Helllo..is there another vehicle using the same transmision of ford taurus 2003?
great Info!
Where can the shaft seal be purchased?
I have a 2003 Ford Taurus it’s a good car but everyone’s in awhile when I cold start it and put it in drive or reverse the transmission would pop out of gear and go back in gear again it only does it why the car just got started it doesn’t do it when the car is fully warm up it’s been doing that for a year
do you have a Link for the scarf cut seals? if not where can i buy them at?
Any word? I know through Ford but it's like pulling teeth
Hey man so i have a 03 windstar and kinda had the same problem it was fine and all of a sudden didnt want to go. I put in in either reverse, drive, or 1st, and u have to floor it for it to even move an inch but when i put it into 2nd it goes any ideas what could be the problem
If your hurting for video ideas, could you film this job the next time you run across it?
+SGDeGalvez I would of but it was done on the road and on a very hot day no time to and I even got heat stroke filming was out of the question but in the future at my shop sure.
sry bout the heat stroke. Thnx for the effort and the vids.
Saludos, tengo una ford freestar y coje el cambio pero corre sin nada de fuerzas, me dijeron que podia ser la turbina de echo baje la transmisión porque la forze conduciendola y botó todo el acite , me fijé que sacò la junta de goma q vá en el cuello de la turbina y transmisión pero no la rompió. Será la turbina dañada?
Greetings, I have a fors freestar and take the change but runs without any force, they told me that it could be the turbine in fact lower the transmission because the force driving it and threw all the liquid, I noticed that the rubber gasket removed the neck of the turbine and transmission but did not break it. Will it be the bad turbine ??? Sorry 4 my inglish.
I have a 2005 frestar and i just had the torque converter warranted for the second time
Please link a place to the get scarf cut/ PTFE seal!
My issue is 3rd and 4th gear. I have 1st and 2nd perfect. But engaging into 3rd and 4th is not there.