AboutBen Deutschman Expertise Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`
Experience I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'
Organizations Ben Deutschman
POCI Legislative Liaison
President Of The NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America
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Publications Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
Hemmings Motor News
Education/Credentials B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
Question QUESTION: 98 Taurus started jerking and slipping at takeoff all of a sudden. no previous problems. Started all at once. Seems OK when you get past the takeoff.Now does it every time you take off, either slopping or a jerking feel.
ANSWER: First, you need to check the Fluid level in the Transmission. This has to be done with the Engine running, and fully warmed up. If the level is low, and you've been driving the car any length of time with the level low, you may have done internal damage to the Transmission. If the level is not low, than it may simply be a case of time and wear having taken their toll on your car's Transmission.
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QUESTION: Could it be a sensor or something I could check?
Answer Even if your Taurus has an electronically controlled Transmission, I doubt a Sensor would be the cause of slippage. Most Sensors simply do electronically, what the older style vacuum and hydraulic controls did, which is control upshifts and downshifts, based on engine throttle position, and load. Generally, slippage is caused by a either low fluid level condition, or wear of the 'Clutch Packs' in the Transmission from normal wear and tear over time. The exception to what I've said, would be if a Sensor was clogged with dirt, and it doesn't take much, and then it is not able to allow fluid to the port it's supposed to. The problem here, is once a part of the Transmission is starved of fluid, damage ensues.
