Automatic Trans, slap off the line

[BPMWare]

Hey guys,

Not sure if this techie enough for this forum or not but wanted to give it a shot just in case. I've recently noticed an oddness with my automatic 98 GT (entirely stock).

At times, when I hit it semi-hard from a stop sign, it feels almost like she's not in gear. I get a little rev and delay before she starts to move forward. I can almost hear a little slap when it finally does kick in.

Any ideas what this could be or how I could address the problem?

Thanks in advance.

 

[03ghoststang]

have you changed the trans fluid recently ?

 

[BPMWare]

I honestly don't know. Until recently, I just didn't know how or have the confidence to do this work myself. I always took her in to the shop for work and serviced on schedule, so if I had to guess, I'd say the ford dealership most likely did the trans fluid around 60K maybe? She's at 90 now. Guess that's something I should do over holiday vacation.

I appreciate the reply. Learning a lot here.

 

[Yellow2002GT]

Check the fluid level and see what color the oil is....it should be brite red......sounds like it needs an overhaul though....

"ED"

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

+1

I would drop the pan and change the filter and fluid. If that does not help have a tranny guy look at it and see what he thinks!!

Matt

 

[007]

have you changed the trans fluid recently ?

:Teh-Win:

 

[uhoh5.0]

Make sure you're not low on fluid, but that is a classic "slipping" transmission. Clutches and bands are probably starting to wear.

 

[03ghoststang]

Make sure you're not low on fluid, but that is a classic "slipping" transmission. Clutches and bands are probably starting to wear.

either its low, the fluid needs changing or it's time for an overhaul butto the thread starter keep us posted if it continues after the fluid change