1998 Ford Contour Tranny Issues?
I have a 4 cylinder 98 Ford Contour. Reliable little car until a couple days ago. Now it's like first gear is out, and it barely moves, even flooring it. I found I can go from park or reverse to 2nd and then shift into drive once I've gotten to about 30mph, but I know I can't do that forever. I checked the tranny fluid and it looks like motor oil. I don't know how much the last owner knew about cars, so it very well could be! My question is… Would spending $100+ to get the tranny flushed be worth it? Some people said it will fix the problem, some people say it won't. I don't want to put any more money into the car if it isn't going to fix it!
Do NOT get a trans flush.
Get you & your car to at least two trans shops, and let them have a look see. It could be a relatively simple fix, but even if it isn't, that cost will be on top of an unnecessary trans flush.
Hi time to accept the fact it now needs to be replaced as after now some 17 years it has been a good car. Now sadly it has to go. Before you need to buy a lot of spare parts.
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