I have a 98 Contour GL 4CL automatic that is very frustrating to drive, it has 92,000 miles.
Problem is very low power output and I despise it when I have to climb hills and passing power is pathetic and dangerous. Example... I have to get a 70 MPH run when I have to climb even just a medium grade, but long incline. By the time I reach the middle of the hill I'm down to 35MPH and putting the pedal down does nothing but make me worry about hurting the transmission. In the meantime I have to pull over to the side to let others that are on my butt, by.
Engine runs smooth, seems to shift ok, seems to be in the right gear, doesn't buck or anything like tranny slips or anything...
Any ideas? Is this a common problem?
My 99 Mercury mystique acted the same way, but I thought it was due to the high milege....seems to be a trait with these cars?
Thanks for any ideas.
Eric2.0
Problem is very low power output and I despise it when I have to climb hills and passing power is pathetic and dangerous. Example... I have to get a 70 MPH run when I have to climb even just a medium grade, but long incline. By the time I reach the middle of the hill I'm down to 35MPH and putting the pedal down does nothing but make me worry about hurting the transmission. In the meantime I have to pull over to the side to let others that are on my butt, by.
Engine runs smooth, seems to shift ok, seems to be in the right gear, doesn't buck or anything like tranny slips or anything...
Any ideas? Is this a common problem?
My 99 Mercury mystique acted the same way, but I thought it was due to the high milege....seems to be a trait with these cars?
Thanks for any ideas.
Eric2.0