Trouble... HELP PLEASE

[abew330]

New to this forum
and i need a little help

this FORD contour has some what of a tranny prob
this is my go to work car and i need it

it runs fine. just when it changes from first to second or back it jumps forward like if i pushed the gas
it does shift hard from second to third but not as bad

do you check the tranny oil while the car on??? or OFF????

im thinking a shift solenoid or maybe not enough oil... or maybe dirty filter??

anyway ANY help PLEASE

Vehicle: 1995 Ford Contour 2.5L v6 Trans: CD4E automatic 113XXX miles

 

[abew330]

ALSO. what oil do i put in it at -4 stuff???

 

[Tony2005]

...do you check the tranny oil while the car on??? or OFF????
...

Welcome. Do the 3x drain and refill. The tranny should take about 4 quarts from a drain and refill. Download an Owners' Manual (free) www.fleet.ford.com

Then drive the car for 10 miles, leave it idling and then check the tranny fluid level.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...992476&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=7&fpart=1

 

[99RedCSVT]

Could be low on Tranny fluid. Also might need a service. Start there and then tackle the hard stuff if need be. Remember, do what's cheap to do first.

 

[abew330]

PICS Please of tranny fluid return line (drivers side wheel well)