1969 Ford Mustang Transmission leak

1969 FORD MUSTANG
200,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VERNELL74
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I have a 69 Mustang with a 302 engine, the transmission leaks and when driving it shifts from 1st to 2nd but not into 3rd. Does the leak caust this problem, i am not sure how many automatic gears it has.
May 14, 2008 at 11:57 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The leak will only affect the shifting patten if the oil level gets to low. I would get the leak attended to and have the transmission serviced, do this before you do some expensive damage to it.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 15, 2008 at 7:50 AM
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