Gearbox Problem Or Not

[kaganlaura]

hi i have a mk1 galaxy 2.3 auto 1998 when the car is put into drive it takes a few seconds to go in gear and every so often the gears slip can anybody help

[chrispb123456]

Hi there and welcome to the site.

I had the very same problem with mine, I was advised from two auto gearbox repairers that changing the fluid and filter is a waste of time and money, and fords say its in there for life.

There are members on the forum that have had a successful outcome including myself by changing the fluid, there are detailed instructions in the FAQ section for changing the fluid as it's not a straight forward operation, and will need to be repeated several times with a drive between changes, the torque converter and valve chest hold about 3.5 litres which cannot be drained.

It may not work for you but I think its worth a try because your looking at about