2000 Ford Contour transmission slipping?

Tiny
DLEEBLAIR
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  • 2000 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
My husband just purchased this car from private owner and had only driven it around the block as there was no insurance on it. On the way home after about 5 miles, he said the car acted like the transmission wasn't working properly. It would cut out and then catch back up. We knew there was a radiator leak due to a minor front end hit but he doesn't think that's associated with this problem. Are we up the creek on this one? This problem only appeared after the car was warmed by driving about 5 miles. Thanks so much.
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 AT 7:05 AM

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Tiny
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That is usually when they start to slip, after they are warmed up. How is the fluid level? Does the fluid smell burnt. Might want to try a service first, but this is most likely the reason the car was for sale
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Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 AT 11:58 AM

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