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Transmission not working properly

Tiny
REECE1287
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  • 2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 83,000 MILES
I just got the car. Transmission is really jumpy and you really need to step on it but if you do the RPMs skyrocket.
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 AT 8:44 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

This sounds like it is slipping internally or not shifting.

I would start by changing the fluid and the filter and see if it improves. It could be either low in fluid or the filter itself is clogged.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

If it is an electronic issue, it will store a code. Is the check engine light on?

I attached pictures of the procedure below for the fluid and the filter. Let us know if you have any other questions.

Roy
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Thursday, June 24th, 2021 AT 2:26 AM
Tiny
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I will look into getting the fluid and filter changed. No, there isn’t any codes showing. Just some occasional jerking and almost like low power when struggling to get up hills.
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Thursday, June 24th, 2021 AT 5:32 PM
Tiny
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Okay, keep us updated with the results.

Roy
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Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 3:03 AM

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