Originally posted by dzgrlz:
i have a 98 ford contour se v6, with the same problem. I noticed the 1st time it happened i thought my tranny was going to fall out. i pulled over and turned off the car and sat there for a few wondering if i should drive it any further.
when i started the car back up and took off the shifting was normal no more problem, until i jumped on the freeway again going about 60-75mph. got off the freeway came to a light. took off and the shifting was rough again.
it seems like it could be a sensor or electrical problem.
AAmco told me i needed to replace the tranny. 2500.00 - 3500.00 dollars. i don't think so.
Welcome dzgrlz.  .
Try the cheap easy ones first. Scan for CELs even if the light is not on. Check ATF level, check condition (should be clear pink/red); buy a quart to compare. Might want to try the TSS and MLPS. The ATF is $30, TSS is $25 and MLPS is $50. All with how tos on this site.
Edit. ATF change
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=tranny&Number=992476&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=7&fpart=all&vc=1
Turbine Shaft Speed sensor.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=tranny&Number=257675&fpart=1&PHPSESSID=
Manual Level Position Sensor
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=trouble&Number=1040336&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=all&vc=1
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first."
1996 V6 ATX 96K miles
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