Automatic Transmission problems of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2000

Experiencing vibration-shudder during 2-3 upshift. This is occurring with the fdq 4r70w. The original 4r70w had to be replaced around 50,000 miles.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Transmision jerks when you try to accelerate in a high gear, if you make it downshift it will stop jerking and drive smoothly.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Vehicle is in park position with engine on. Vehicle came out of gear into reverse, causing damage to vehicle.


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