i think i have a TC problem. when i start braking from 35 MPH or so, it's as if the trans can't down shift as fast as the car is slowing and i feel and hear a "thump". it more noticable when the vehicle is cold. i think is been going on a while and now i really can notice it. anyone ever experience this?

you have something that was very common in the early 90s with this transmission on your car called "bump stop" where when it slows down, it bumps or jerks to a stop, that's because it's downshifting. Recommendation: go back to the Chrysler dealer and have the TCM reprogrammed so to eliminate the bump stop.

thanx. i'll follow your advice. i was afraid i had a trans or big TC problem

You may also have to live with this situation some years and engine combinations are very noticeable
4 cyl 2003-2005 sebrings are very noticeable. If any updates are applicable to your car it will help but will never get rid of this sensation. P/S you will also notice with earlier model and engine combos
if you changed driving habits or added a different driver to your vehicle this could be the cause of different shift paterns as trans controler adaptes to
different drivers andmakes car upshift or downshift
differently