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Filter change complete. The Fluid was still red. There was metalic sludge in the pan, but seeing as I've never done my own maintenance on an AT, I wouldn't know if it was unusual. Shifting is more firm, but the symptoms remain. However, since the fluid wasn't heat oxidized, I'm wondering if...

The symptoms were the same before the flush. My folks claimed to have a similar problem with their Escape which was resolved by a flush, so I figured the worst that would happen was I'd need to replace the transmission. I can do a lot of work before it becomes a waste of money. The...

The old fluid was dark, but nothing terrible. I only 150 or so miles after the flush and the fluid is still red, getting a bit dull, but again, nothing out of the ordinary.

So it seems the consensus is Transmission/Torque Converter. As a quick check, I'm going to change the transmission filter and gasket just to be sure (the filter kit is a heck of a lot less expensive than the transmission). If it continues, I'll find a transmission and swap. Any suggestions on...

I already had the transmission flushed. That helped with the need to warm it up before it'll find a gear, but did nothing for the issue I'm trying to diagnose. Because I want to at least have a clue before I go swapping parts: What do you think has failed in the transmission that's causing...

I want to understand what I'm doing before I go replacing parts, so... ...what about the torque converter being shot would cause the shaking? ...what do you suspect is happening inside the transmission to cause the shaking? ...pulling the drive shaft should be relatively easy and cost free...

I've tried all sorts of searches, and haven't found any thing quite similar. Symptoms: When pulling away from stops, the truck will shake violently but smooth out once I'm going more than 5mph (estimated). It only happens after driving for a while. I can drive 20 minutes into town without...