2.3 Auto High Engine Gear Change

[Guest martyn locke]

Can anyone help me.

 

My Galaxy has just developed a fault, from cold it changes gear fine and smooth, but when it has warmed up (after about half hour to an hour) it begins changing gear at 4 - 5,000 revs from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear. Driving me crazy.

 

It's like i'm racing against everyone and they look and stare at me LOL.

 

Car details.

 

Ford Galaxy 2.3 Zetec, G4 Box i think, 1998 model.

 

Like i say, it is fine from cold.

 

Any suggestions?

[dipsomaniac]

these auto box and transmission control modules are so complex that the only things you can do is check the transmission fluid levels, check for any wiring damage and check to see if any transmission fault codes have been logged. the rest is best left to a auto specialist as it could be 1 of 101 things causing the problem.

 

i had a similar problem but it was one of many and i ended up having the box reconditioned (1700). your problem may just be a simply electrical, solenoid problem that can be repaired relatively cheaply.

[Guest martyn locke]

Thanks for the reply, I get the feeling that it is the fluid level as it is ok now and then and i've noticed that it does it less often when i have just gone round a bend. Is it easy to top up the level?

 

Help is appreciated.

[dipsomaniac]

it could be a fluid problem. low levels cause all sort of problems. the units are supposed to be sealed, have you noticed a leak?

 

if you search the site you will find detailed posts on checking the fluid level.