# Transmission

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/22552>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [November 25, 2008, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/22552 "2008-11-25T19:29:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![eddiec](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/97f17d/32.png) [@eddiec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddiec)\
**Post date:** [November 25, 2008, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/22552/1 "2008-11-25T19:29:59Z")

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My Ford Taurus 2002 automatic rumbles when I stop at a light.Upon going forward it struggles to get into second gear.After that it ok.I have a 109,000 miles on it and would like to keep it.Is there anything that I can do to extend it’s life or do I replace it?

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**Author:** ![researcher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/edb3f5/32.png) [@researcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/researcher)\
**Post date:** [November 25, 2008, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/22552/2 "2008-11-25T20:02:23Z")

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I am wondering if you might have a problem with the Torque Converter. You might run the Taurus by a transmission technician and have him do a stall test in drive and reverse. If the engine is in good tune and producing the correct power, i.e. there is no engine problem mimicing a transmission problem, and the stall speed is low, that would be indicative of a failing TC.

If the TC has failed but has not trashed the cooler and gotten into the valve body, you might get by with just a TC replacement. If the TC is replaced, check the tranmission oil cooler flow; have the filter replaced; clean the pan and magnet; and consider a flush. That might extend the life of the transmission.

Hope that is what it is.

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**Author:** ![transman618](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/transman618/32/24_2.png) [@transman618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/transman618)\
**Post date:** [November 25, 2008, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/22552/3 "2008-11-25T20:31:24Z")

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eddie, The valve bodies in these Taurus’ tend to get a little wacky. I have seen more than my share lately. Hard to tell without actually looking at it. I would definately have a trans shop take a look to be sure.

transman