Change AT fluid
New Mercon V
Shudder should go
away.
Had same problem
with my '97 GM.
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My only concern is... I am not a mechanic extraordinaire. I tend to have my work done at shops or by friends. I'm not sure that is a job I can do in my driveway safely. If I'm taking it somewhere it would be a quick lube place that will hook it to the machine. That's $100. I'm also not sure that they are going to use the correct automatic transmission fluid. I'm willing to try the friction additive to get it to stop. I don't have the money to do the $100 change right now. If it will stop shuddering long enough for me to save up the money... Like 1 month from now... I will do the change then.
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As long as your fluid is fairly clean and glazed friction surfaces are the problem the Friction Modifier will fix it in just a few miles and it will last quite awhile......if it doesn't fix it you'll know you have bigger problems!!
Ford Techs in Charlotte used to recommend the Friction Modifier treatment first and if it worked you could do a flush later........inexpensive experiment that WILL NOT HURT A THING!!
No Marauder
Your issue is most likely the infamous torque converter clutch shudder. Adding the friction modifier will certain help in the short term, but it is a bandaid. If the FM additive is depleted, then so are all the other additives in the AFT that protect the transmission. Best course of action is to get a complete fluid exchange, using Mercon V only. Do not let anyone tell you they use some "universal" fluid with an additive to "make it into Mercon V".
If you can't find a shop that will do a complete fluid exchange and replace the filter, dropping the pan and changing the filter is very simple, even for someone not "extraordinaire". If you can change the oil in the engine, you can do this. No special tools needed, just a 10mm socket.
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Bob.....it may be a Bandaide but I've seen it work for a couple years IF the fluid is not burned!!
Like I said....it's an INEXPENSIVE way to find out if clutches are glazed....heck I put a bottle in my Marauder every 15K miles......NEVER a problem!!
No Marauder
I'm putting it in tonight then driving 53 miles to work tomorrow. I'll know very soon if it fixes the issue.
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'jack, I didn't mean to disrespect your suggestion. It's a good way to see if the issue is caused by depleted fluid or if it's something unrelated to the transmission.
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My parts store didn't have the Ford friction modifier. They pointed me this direction. It seems to have fixed the issue.
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Glad it seemed to work but I wouldn't recommend using that!!
Get the OEM Ford FM from your Ford Parts counter!!
No Marauder
I figured that. I'm going to have the fluid changed this coming Friday. I'll put the original Mercon V in it and call it a day.
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You should be good to go with fresh fluid....glad it wasn't anything serious!!
No Marauder
Why not get parts and service at the Ford dealership?
Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
$1800 and it was worse than when he started!
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03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker
03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
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I don't want to pay the exorbitant labor rates when I can do the work myself. I have a buddy that used to own a shop that knows exactly how to do this stuff. He's going to help me out. Free labor.
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I was just referring to your comments comparing the correct friction modifier vs whatever the parts store has, or the quick lube fluid change that may not use the right fluid vs the Ford dealer's service dept that knows which fluid to use.
Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
$1800 and it was worse than when he started!
Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker
03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
01 F150 longbed
01 F150 shortbed
00 F150 4x4 stepside
01 F150 4x4 7700
68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)
Mods listed here (some items not current): FordNut's Mods
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