Taurus wagon jerk/stalls when braking

[oohdragon]

i didn't see this problem anywhere. this car feels like the whole engine just fell out for just a second. it doesn't really stall but you can feel that there's weird things going on with the shifting. i'm scared to say transmission. my sister had a car that did the same thingbut when it was accellerating..not braking and it was the rear sensor. i don't understand sensors or how it could make an engine do that but i don't know anything about cars. we've checked all fluids and all are ok. but someone please help!

[shorod]

Welcome to the forum. What year is the Taurus and which engine does it have (3.0L OHV, 3.0L DOHC, etc.)?

When is the last time the car had a tune up performed on it (spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, air filter)?

-Rod