My Ford Expedition won't accelerate past 2500 rpm?
I have a 2002 Ford Expedition 2wd 4.6L V8 180k miles. I noticed when I step on it past 2500 rpm the car will growl as if it wants to accelerate but it won't go any faster. It just makes the noise as if I was revving it and the rpm gauge will go all the way up but it won't go. If I don't step on it past 2500 rpm (which I almost never do) it runs perfectly fine. I just had the transmission rebuilt, but prior to that I wasn't driving the car for over a year. Could that have something to do with the transmission? If so I can take it and my warranty should cover that but I just wanted to know before I go in next week to the shop on my day off.
Yes, the transmission is slipping. Take it back.
Sounds like you have a problem with the transmission again. Should have a warranty on it. Take it back and have them look at it
Your transmission is slipping and you need a rebuilt tranny
Bad tranny. Time for a new or newer car. Not worth fixing.
Do an OBD2 code check to see what the problem really is. Ford might charge you $100 to pull codes. You can get a good code reader at Walmart for $50. I got mine online for about $20. If you can get to a car part store, they often pull codes free and write down any codes exactly. The definitions of the codes tell the malfunction. You can check the transmission dipstick to see if the fluid is low. 2500 rpm might be about 25-30 mph in 2nd gear. In 4th gear 2500 rpm might be 55-65. Perhaps the check engine light tells you to check the engine. It never tells you "check the internet".
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