If it's an automatic (ATX) and you're getting that around 4K RPMs, it is normal.

You're hitting the rev limiter and the computer is keeping you from doing something stupid, like blowing up the torque converter.

Steve



98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car 89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles 94 SHO ATX - 190K 1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K. ANY THREAD WITH "OMG" or "WTF" ETC IN THE TITLE WILL BE IGNORED!