fivevs
12/3/2006 8:35:00 AM
My windstar was running pretty good after taking care of my check engine light ( about a month ago). Yesterday while on the freeway it suddenly sounded as if the engine was revviny up and the vehicle was slowing down.It seems that I had to really push the gas pedal very hard to make the van move. At the same time when I was taking off from a light, it seemed as if it could not go into the overdrive gear. I finally got help and got it pushed for almost 60 miles for fear of ruining the tranny.I sure could use some help from you good folks.
fivevs
12/7/2006 10:00:19 PM
OK I know someone out there can help me on this matter. I turn the engine on when cold and the engine seems to run fine , even with the check engine light on. As soon as I put the van in gear, it seems to run fine. When I try to pick up speed it jerks and the engine seems to just rev up and it sounds like a vehicle sounds when it struggles to go into the passing gear. Any ideas? Anyone?
Hayapower
12/7/2006 10:12:01 PM
How many miles on the trans? Do you know what the CEL/DTC was from before.. Is there any noise with the slip?
fivevs
12/9/2006 12:01:39 AM
About 130k. The cel before was due to #4 cylinder misfire. I cleaned out the fuel injectors and swapped two of them to make sure the one which came from 4 was not bad. Replaced the upper intake gaskets. Also replaced thermostat as well as temperature sensors. The noise it makes is like a loud winding noise.
This cleared up the cel long enough to get it inspected legally.
Rockinwindstar
12/30/2006 4:31:14 AM
Try changing the fluid, if its low, or burnt it could cause sliping, if not there are a few other things like the torqe converter...
lfish1
7/9/2007 5:38:34 PM
my 98 windstar began suddenly downshifting at highway speed. Replacing the transmission neutral safety switch solved my problem. It does more than prevent starting in gear.
