[1968__fairlane]

Hello,
I do have some problems with my car. It has sometimes hickup at about 35mph and I am not able to find out what that means. I would be happy if someone is able to give some information to me.
Greetings and happy new year!

 

[XLSuruaT]

Which engine, how many miles, what's the rpm?

 

[1968__fairlane]

3.0 L OHV Vulcan-engine with 130000 km (81250 miles) on it. I don`t know exact rpm at the moment but it seems not to depent on it. It happens only between 35 and 43 mph and not at any other speed. I have driven my Taurus up to high speed from 180 kmh (115 mph) on German highway.

 

[Bob Gervais]

That's about the speed that the torque converter will lock up in third. If it gets really bad, I would have it checked at an independent trans shop (not AAMCO, they are the anti-transmission!).

 

[1968__fairlane]

Thanks for help. It is not so bad but should be better fixed. Problem is that I am from Germany and the Taurus was never sold officially in Germany so I think there are about 50 - you can say it is really exotic. I think there will be noboby who knows anything about that car.