Originally posted by projectSHO89:
..What driving advice can I give her that will maximize her chances of getting the car back home that do not involve either AAA or a tow dolly?...


At a minimum, a drain and refill of the ATFluid before embarking on the journey. I think Sears is open on Sundays. Press the "OD-off" button, so that it does not even try to go to OD. Start the journey early so that she is not stranded on the highway at night. Stop every hour for a half hour break to let the tranny cool down.

The other "non-options". 1)I have AAA Plus, so if it were me, I would drive 100 miles and then have them tow me home the rest of the 100 miles.
2) Have her rent (borrow from friend) a car and drive home, then you tow-dolly the rented (borrowed) vehicle back and then tow-dolley the Contour home.

Hope that everything works out fine.


"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles