my97xlt
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- City, State
- Winchester, VA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '97 XLT
My '97 XLT is having some drivetrain issues. I'll try to explain the best I can...
My vehicle has 151,000 miles on it. Over the past month it's been having some issues. The transmission shifts strong and trouble free when accelerating. When I slowed down from say interstate speed (55 - 65) you could hear it clicking and shifting down or whatever, and then you'd feel a slight shift from it, then a REALLY LOUD GRINDING NOISE! Which actually scared the CRAP OUT OF ME! So immediately I threw it in neutral, and the noise went away. I pulled over, put it back in Drive, and it operated normally. So what I"m trying to say is, the car shifts normally and smooth when accelerating, but slowing down, it's almost like its jumping out of gear! ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS COULD BE???!! I need some insight! As far as I know, the transmission fluid hasn't been changed in a while, and neither has the filter. So could this just be in need of servicing? I'm not sure if this transmission has been replaced I'm the 3rd owner. But it NEVER had problems before...anyway, let me know what you think! THANKS!!!
-jonathan
My vehicle has 151,000 miles on it. Over the past month it's been having some issues. The transmission shifts strong and trouble free when accelerating. When I slowed down from say interstate speed (55 - 65) you could hear it clicking and shifting down or whatever, and then you'd feel a slight shift from it, then a REALLY LOUD GRINDING NOISE! Which actually scared the CRAP OUT OF ME! So immediately I threw it in neutral, and the noise went away. I pulled over, put it back in Drive, and it operated normally. So what I"m trying to say is, the car shifts normally and smooth when accelerating, but slowing down, it's almost like its jumping out of gear! ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS COULD BE???!! I need some insight! As far as I know, the transmission fluid hasn't been changed in a while, and neither has the filter. So could this just be in need of servicing? I'm not sure if this transmission has been replaced I'm the 3rd owner. But it NEVER had problems before...anyway, let me know what you think! THANKS!!!
-jonathan