2001 Ford Taurus transmission slipping

Tiny
TIMSTAN
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  • 2001 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 51,500 MILES
The transmission seems to be slipping. Press the accelerator and the tack revs to about 3k rpm but the car does not move forward right away. Seems to happen more when engine is cold. My son has it away at school and drives a few miles to campus each day. Can it wait another month before I get it fixed or does it need to be done right away?
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 AT 12:37 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It is hard to say if it will last. As far as the problem, I find it hard to believe the trans is bad at 51K. But rather, it could be something as simple as low trans fluid or a sensor. Has the check engine light come on?
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 AT 2:34 PM
Tiny
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Your son drove the crap out of it Tranny is toast
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 AT 10:14 PM

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