My 2002 Tribute acts like it is in free-wheel as I am driving at speeds anywhere between 30 to 60 M.P.H. The R.P.M.s stay constant, but it feels like it drops into gear for no reason. Like it has been rolling in neutral then it is put in gear. It does this randomly and usually when the car is not under a load. What do I need to check?
Have you had the transmission filter changed? If not it may need changed.
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I would check the sway bar linkages, they are usually the first to go, and they are only $40. Its an easy 'do it yourself' project, remove the old one with torches or a grinder (with a small cutting wheel). You can also use a vise grip and sockets but it takes longer.
You can't tell these are damaged until you remove the part. I change mine every 100 000km or so.
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need to scan possible computer problem
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I had a Mazda 626 with a similar problem, the car seemed to 'shut down' with no warning, even at highway speeds, as if I just turned the ignition key to 'Off'; After trying to fix it unsuccessfully by replacing several electrical parts, the problem was found to be a defective ignition switch, it was replaced and the problem went away.
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EITHER IT IS CONNECTED TO THE TRANS BY A ROD OR CABLE SOMETHING HAS COME LOOSE THERE
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Sounds like bearings to me. Jack car up and check for play. may be hard to detect. May only be on one side. car is kind of new to have bearings going out. That it is quiet on turns is usually a dead giveaway, but usually only gets quiet when turning a certain direction and not the other.
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I don't let off of the gas. It is a difficult problem to explain. It happens on a residential street at 30 m.p.h. or on a highway at 60 m.p.h. My foot remains at a constant pressure on the foot-feed. I could understand if I let off the gas, but that's not the case. It feels like it's shifting or that the car has been rolling in a freewheel state when it then feels like it drops back into gear. I thought maybe the front-wheel drive mechanism needed attention. Maybe C.V. joints or U joints. Beats me. Your assistance is certainly appreciated. We plan to drive from Oklahoma to Galveston in March.
CV joints are solid no way they can freewheel.. same on front end joints. Strange usually this type thing is the transmission have you checked the fluid and made sure its at right level?. sorry on the Tribute I am not really familiar with it that well , I just figure its like most of them anyway and it also could have a modulator on the transmission which on some models are vacuum operated .. Could be a line off like on some .. you might want to look it over underneath also and check to see if anything has come disconnected like electric lines or vacuum hoses .. thanks Jerry
Usually this means you have a broken band in your transmission .. and it does let it freewheel when you let off the gas a bit .. its like coasting in neutral.. right ?jerry
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