tranny problems need help!!!

[x73mach1x]

ok this isnt about my stang but i think you guys could help.. i just bought this lincoln conteniental knowing it has some sort of tranny problem.. but anyways when going about 35mph every once in a while all of a sudden it will make a thunk nosie and then jerk like something locks up but only last for about 2 sec.... but it is only when you slowing down when its downshifting then if you step on the gas when it does it ....it will jerk twice instead on once... help please

 

[jikelly]

Can you tell us what engine and transmission are in the lincoln?

 

[x73mach1x]

its a 3.8 v6 and the tranny i dont know i think its a 4 speed auto it was replaced awhile back and was rebuilt like 5 years ago this car is a 1990

 

[iskwezm]

check your motor mounts,open your hood, and put your left foot on the brake,put your right foot on the gas and LIGHTLY hit the gas and watch the motor,if it jumps,they're bad.It will do it reverse too.This is common with those and the Taurus.

 

[x73mach1x]

ok thanx i will try that.. the guy i bought it from said he thought the tranny was going so he didnt want it anymore and gave it to me for free... the thing just had a piantjob and the interior is all leader and the motor runs well except for that jerk.. which i though it was just missing a gear when downshifting

 

[DKWilkins]

I had a Taurus that did the same thing. It was a motor mount....

 

[x73mach1x]

did it hurt your tranny though??? cause its been doing it a lot now hoping im not ruining it...... i have to get her fixed i tested it and it was the engine mounts the motor rocks bad