I have a 2004 Ford Taurus and while I was on long distance drive the "check transmission" indicator came on. I checked the tranny fluid level and it was find.
The weird thing about it is that it went away when I restarted the engine, but came on again after some miles.
Also, ever since this problem occured I've been hearing somekind of noise ( ratttling\static) underneath the engine especially when I first start it in the morning, and the engine sometimes idle high. On a another occasion, the car couldn't go fast on reverse even when I press the gas pedal almost all the way.
I'm thinking it might be a electrical problem but not sure.
Would a engine diagnostic be able to tell me what's wrong with the car?
Thanks!!!!
2007-06-28 09:07:47 · 9 answers · asked by curious 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Go to Auto Zone
they will run a check on it to say whats wrong
FREE
2007-06-28 09:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check out your fluid level. Refill the mobil or the engine oil.
If the car starts nicely there cannot be any electrical problem.
You have also said that the car gives a rattling sound. That happens when the sensitive rotating and revolving parts of the engine do not get adequate engine oil.
Immediately refill the engine with engine oil.
The tank may have run dry. The indicator is giving you the hint. Since it disappears the moment you start the engine but reappears after the engine veers to life!
2007-06-28 09:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by Nilutpal Gogoi 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Get the computer scanned for codes. Even if the light is not on at the time, there will still be a code in memory. It may be a fluid pressure related issue, but the line pressure is controlled by solenoids and the computer. Thus a bad solenoid could cause all this.
2007-06-28 13:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you check your transmission with the engine running? Automatic transmission need to have their oil checked with the engine running and transmission fluid warm.
Unfortunately Reverse is usually the first gear to go.
You might want to try getting the transmission flushed and replaced with new fluid.
2007-06-28 09:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-23 06:34:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should have your computer scanned. It will tell you what the problem is. It sounds like you might have a weak pump; problems in reverse are almost always the first sign.
2007-06-28 09:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by J.R. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An engine diagnosis can tell you where the problem is.
That's what the mechanics use.
use OBD-II diagnostic tool.
2007-06-28 09:15:43 · answer #7 · answered by Kent H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get it in and have the transmission looked at. Putting it off, will only cause more things to go wrong and cost you more. do it now. good luck.
2007-06-28 09:57:23 · answer #8 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
accelerator cable
2007-07-02 08:38:15 · answer #9 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋