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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
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- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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Several months ago, I reported a shudder or vibration in the transmission at speeds over 25 mph. I had been told that either the torque converter or 85% of the time the transmission fluid was the problem. A new mercon 5 fluid was being used to eliminate the shudder or vibration. I took the vehicle in today to Ford, who is now reporting the clutch to be going out. I find this very unusual at 48,000 miles with the previous diagnosis given. It sounds like there was a manufacturing defect with the transmissions or related parts for this vehicle. Also both electronic windows on the driver-side have gone out...regulator parts broken. Help!
- Crown Point, IN, USA
We have owned a 1997 Grand Marquis for approx 3 years. We have noticed a shudder and/or vibration in the transmission at various speeds, ranging from approx 27mph to 55 or 60 mph. It appears to diminish upon acceleration at each point, but returns later. The vehicle has less than 45K miles. It didn't have this problem when purchased. Is this a recall safety issue or manufacturer's defect" will this lead to further, more problematic difficulties or does it smooth out after increased driving? can an additive completely eliminate the shudder without damaging anything else" thank you.
- Crown Point, IN, USA
Automatic transmission and catalytic converter failed.
- Long Beach, MS, USA
In steering column bolts to the shift indicator fell out. Vehicle was hard to maneuver and there was no control of which gear vehicle was being shifted to. Dealer was notified.
- Jacksonville, NC, USA
While driving at about 35mph vehicle would go into neutral, , and consumer would have to pull over and restart car.
- Tucson, AZ, USA
Transmission failed.
- Sherman Oa, CA, USA
- Centreville, VA, USA