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2000 Ford Taurus Repair Question


Topics covered: Transmission.
Mileage: 187,000 miles.

Asked on November 7, 2012

Ford Taurus Transmission Problem

I bought a car that have transmission problems it sometimes doesn't go to gear the old
owner told me they took it to midas they told them they need new trasmission . I just
took out the old fluid and it was dirty and I put new filter . I am just wondering ,I been told
that I should use lucas stop slip with new fluid , other rumors say just new filter and ford
brand transmission fluid will solve the problem I need your advice , shall I put lucas stop
slip or just straight ford fluid ? I have heard lucas can cause more damage . I need advice
thanks

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Replied on November 7, 2012

I dont recommend any fix in a bottle in the fluid or the pan was there metal debris?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on November 7, 2012

yeah, I agree. there are no bottle fixes. the oils have all the additives needed.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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