Mazda6 2006

Maintenance/Repairs
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I have a mazda6 s 2006-v6.

At a speed of 50 or above when I try to accelerate quickly the tachometer’s needle jumps up to 6+ RPM’s (depending on how fast I try to accelerate) but the speed of the car will not change. I am concerned but at the same time it only happens when I have been driving for a while (10 minutes +) and when I am going 50mph or above.
Also it usually skips the fifth gear but It is not the clutch because the car is an automatic.

Thanks,

JP

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Please post any stored fault codes?
Does it have a Mazda or a Ford engine (don’t laugh, please. Many Mazdas have Ford engines)
What transmission?
Ford or Mazda?
How many miles?
Sounds like a transmission problem.
Perhaps it’s time for a trans fluid and filter service.

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3.0L Engine ?
Six Speed Automatic ?
Car Built Before February 24, 2006 ?

Mazda Has Found Some 2005 - 2006 Mazda 6 vehicles to have transmission problems like what you describe. The fix could require a new transmission control valve body.

Search and find a 3 page copy of Mazda Technical Service Bulletin, TSB # 05-016/06, written for Mazda Technicians, and read it (I couldn’t get you one.) or call a dealer.

Mazda took responsibility for repairs for vehicles that had the defect discovered while covered by factory warranty.

CSA

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Here’s the TSB that @commonsenseanswer was referring to.

http://www.mazdalab.ru/assets/files/Mazda%206%20GG/3.0V6%20течь%20масла%20из%20КПП.pdf

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JP, I am having the exact same issue with my 2006 Mazda 6 Sportswagon. Did the info in the TSB assist? Wondering what you did to remedy the issue. AMS