2002 Taurus Transmission issue???

[jabenflea]

I have a 2002 Taurus - automatic. I was on the turnpike going about 75 when it just seemed to stop driving. When I pressed the gas, the rpms would go up, but it wouldn't kick in. I tried to set the cruise control but that only made it rev up. I pulled over and turned the car off. Turned it back on and put it in drive - nothing happened. reverse, same, d2 & d1 the same.

Before I take it in, I'd like to know... does this mean the transmission is out or could it be something else to do with the transmission??

Thanks!

[shorod]

Not necessarily, you could also have a very bad halfshaft (aka: driveshaft) or possibly a faulty input or output shaft speed sensor. I wouldn't count on that though.

Have you pulled the transmission dipstick and checked the condition and level of the transmission fluid?

-Rod

[jabenflea]

Yes, the transmission fluid wasn't low and looked good. Just had the car checked out back in September when the AC clutch was making an awful noise.

I spoke with the mechanic today and he seemed definite that it would be the transmission? I didn't think it was normal for the transmission to just go out like this. There were no warning signs.

If it is the transmission, what is a decent cost on replacing?

Thanks for the input

[Huney1]

I imagine they'd have to pull the tranny so go ahead and rebuild it. From what I know, $1500. or thereabouts. GET A WARRANTY IN WRITING! Info about rebuilds, etc: http://www.edwardstransmissions.com/faqs.htm