Dragging upon acceleration

BLUEANGEL40

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1999 FORD TAURUS
3.0L
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
225,000 MILES

When I take off from a complete stop it feels like the transmission drags itself into gear then once it is in gear it takes off fine can drive on highway, but through town it drags from time to time. It feels like it shakes into gear and then is ready to take off what could this be? Please help a broke single mom save some money.

Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 AT 1:01 AM

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HMAC300

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Have a transmission professional scan for codes normally there is no charge for this and he can give a better opinion.

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Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 AT 6:08 AM

KEN L

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Hello,

Please start by checking the transmission fluid level. Do you see any leaks on the ground where you park the car?

Please get back to us, we are here to help

Best, Ken

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Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 AT 3:37 PM

BLUEANGEL40

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Yes Ken this helps buying fluid and filter it is time for a change if it is not the fluid that is doing it someone told me to change the speed sensor is that correct? Have done a recent tune up just before summer of that helps.

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Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 AT 6:41 PM

HMAC300

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If you scan for codes it will tell you if the speed sensor is the problem plus your check engine light will be on if it is until you do that you are spending money on parts that are probably good.

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Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 AT 6:40 AM