1999 Ford Taurus Transmission will not engage.

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I started up my car this morning and heard a chirp sound. The car started fine and idles fine, but if I put the car into any gear it doesnt do anything, I cannot drive except I can push my car as if it were in nuetral. I had my transmission fluid changed about 4 months ago.
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 AT 7:34 AM

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Tiny
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How long has it been prior to the last fluid change. Why was it changed last time.

How is the level now?

How often has it been changed? (About 4-5 times by now hopefully.)
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 AT 8:11 AM
Tiny
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I am not certain as to how many times it has been changed as I have only owned it for about a year. This is partly the reason for the change and it was getting close to the 150000 mile mark. The level is good. I have been reading up and found that it could be sensor problem.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 AT 8:14 AM
Tiny
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IT may be. I have seen ford transmission problems from lack of maintenance.

Check for codes and the will give insight to what is going on, then testing can start.

A low level will cause this.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 AT 8:18 AM

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