1989 Ford Probe Repair Question
Topics covered: Check engine light, Engine, Shifter.
Mileage: No information provided.
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Asked on February 27, 2010
1989 Ford Probe acceleration
Transmission problem
1989 Ford Probe 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
any ideas on what would cause my acceleration from a stop to be so low? or what would cause my low gear to work only half the time?
1989 Ford Probe 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
any ideas on what would cause my acceleration from a stop to be so low? or what would cause my low gear to work only half the time?
Asked by dragonfull9Answer
Replied on March 8, 2010
You may have answered your own question. If the car isn't starting in 1st gear, you will not have much power. Has the check engine light come on? Also, have you checked the shifter linkage to make sure it is in drive and not 2nd? If it is in 2nd, it will start in that gear in this vehicle. It is ment to help you get out of snow by lessening the power to the tires.
FInally, if you don't feel it is a shifting problem, have you checked to make sure the catylatic converter isn't plugged?
Let me know.
Joe
