[iluvmustangs71]

okay i really dont know how to put this but if i let off the gas and then put on the gas some times like ill go but slow then i just feel my car kick and it will get up to speed this only happens every once in a while or when im going up a hill does this mean my transmission is going out please help me

it is a 2000 zx2 and yes it is automatic

 

[Zephyrman]

I'm assuming you have an auto trans. Have you checked the trans fluid lately? If it's any color other than red and smells burnt, you got problems. That's the worst case. If the fluid is just low, add some and see if it helps. Wouldn't hurt to change the transmission filter as well.

 

[MissInformation]

Have you checked the trans fluid lately?

Awesome point Zephyrman!

I am attaching this "driveability" post by iluvmustangs71 to refer readers to, as I am concerned the two issues may be related.

http://www.fordforumsonline.com/forum/ford-zx2/579-zx2-has-shakes.html

 

[80 maytag]

What year is this? Rich

 

[MissInformation]

What year is this? Rich

She posted it was a 2000 on the other thread, if that helps.

 

[Jonzo77]

as far as i know, it's just the way ford overdrives work. every car I've had with one (AOD, AODE, A4OD, AXOD, CD4E) has done that... so to me it would be normal...

 

[iluvmustangs71]

okay im just gonna do a whole tune up what should i do

i think the last time i check the transmission fuild it was like a milky brown red i think i havent check it in a while so

 

['80monty]

milky brown red does not sound good...

 

[80 maytag]

Oof, that's bad.

 

[Poppy]

Milky in the engine oil means water got in there.

I imagine that milky in the trans means the same. Brown, instead of red does not bode well for ATF.

I wonder if you could have gotten a leak in the trans cooler (built into the radiator) and are getting water/coolent mixed into the trans fluid.

Don't have a clue how to check for it. But I am sure there are others here who do.