Transmission circulation on 4 wheels down
Have a 2009 Ford Taurus X FWD that I have been told could be towed 4 wheels down. We have towed it for over 2000 miles and am having to replace or rebuild trans. I want to know if there is a pump to h...
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ScottG wrote:
If your Taurus had a bit over 100 to 150K, that's a normal time for a trans rebuild under normal circumstances.
Also, a rebuilder should be able to tell you if towing it had anything to do with the failure.
No "modern" automatic, even non-electronic ones, make enough pressure from the "governor" to adequately circulate fluid in an automatic.
The problem with an electric pump is making sure that the tow vehicle is supplying adequate voltage for it to operate and that the pump does NOT restricting the flow when the vehicle is being operated normally.
