Ford transmission?

Question

I have a 1995 Ford Windstar 3.8L latly the transmission has been slipping a jerking into first gear? I check the fluid it doesn;t look burnt but didn't have the car running to check level. Anyone else have similar problem or know what it is. There is no burning smell or anthing except the jerking into first and slipping. Oh yeah almost 150K miles

Answer 1

Sounds like a broken spring on the forward clutch drum piston and/or too much clearance. Needless to say, the transmission has to come out for this repair. Hope this helps.