How do I protect the transmission?
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How do I protect the transmission?
I have a 1999 Wagon with 48K miles and the 24 valve Duratec motor.
I heard that that one of the weak spots of the Taurus/Sable platform was the transmission.
Is this true?
What normally fails?
Is there a TSB that would help me extend the life of transmission?
Are there any tricks to making the transmission last?
I heard that that one of the weak spots of the Taurus/Sable platform was the transmission.
Is this true?
What normally fails?
Is there a TSB that would help me extend the life of transmission?
Are there any tricks to making the transmission last?
#2
First of all, if you have the Duratec engine, congrats! You have the AX4N tranny which is the more reliable of the two (AXOD-E a.k.a. AX4S is the other one)...Since the unit is mostly computer controlled, it's hard to say what could go wrong, but changing the tranny fluid every 30K is a good preventive measure to equipment fail...Since overheating was also an issue with these trannies, you may also consider installing an external transmission cooler...They're worth the investment...
Last edited by Jhihmoac; 09-12-2011 at 10:11 AM. Reason: correction
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