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1998 Ford Contour Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel filter, Transmission, Engine.
Mileage: 145,000 miles.

Asked on September 23, 2012

When i speed up to 55 mph my car hesitate like it is trying to find the right gear, in town no problem

When i speed up to 55 mph my car hesitate like it trying to find the right gear. in town no problem with it.
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Replied on September 23, 2012

Is the Malfunction Indicator Light showing?
When was the fuel filter last replaced?
Did you check the transmission fluid level?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on September 23, 2012

no there is no light showing.the fluid is fine,i have not changed the fuel filter.

Tiny Response from scraig22361
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Replied on September 23, 2012

Poor engine performance can affect gear changes and there are many other possible causes as well.

Start with a fuel filter change to see if it helps.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on September 23, 2012

ok, do you think its the transmission

Tiny Response from scraig22361
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Replied on September 23, 2012

It is possible but usually it would trigger trouble codes.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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