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Old 11-17-2008, 08:52 PM   #9 (permalink)
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The Taurus has an odd behavior that you may have noticed...

Shifting to Neutral while coasting, increases RPM to potentially match the gear re-engagement. Same for downshifting from OD to D -- it actually speeds up and offers little compression.

I have some concerns about iGEO-CIA (In-Gear Engine Off Coasting in Automatics). [Acronyms are fun!]

The torque converter is locked with no fluid pressure to the remaining components. I would highly recommend flipping to neutral and use the starter. It's a lot easier to replace than a tranny.

-Rick
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