Transmission i just bought my 2002 windstar and cranked it up and started down the road and for a minute it would'nt go into gear but i let off the gas and it went on? does all windstar transmissions go out? mine only has 106,000 is the bad part....please someone help me with this. thanks.

Buster, check the transmission fluid level, if level OK it is something wrong internal of transmission,torque converter,pump,shaft splines stripped,etc. Take into a good shop for diagnosis and estimate to repair/replace.Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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For car not changing gears it can be shifter assembly issue, or it can also be transmission issue. Get the shifter assembly inspected with ignition OFF.

For more troubleshooting, I suggest you to get the Following help link checked, its complete step by step procedure to inspect gear shift issues: -----

GEAR SHIFT ISSUES

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/11/gear-shift-issues.html

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TRANSMISSION GEARS SLIPPING AND FLUID LEAKING ISSUES

Transmission gear assembly and transmission needs inspection. Also check the transmission fluid level. Also is the fluid getting leaked or its low.

There are few very helpful links with solutions to troubleshoot this problem.

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I suggest you to refer these links.

Click the link below:-----

2000 Toyota Camry: Transmission slipping and Stuck up?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html

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Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

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Car engine Overheats and transmission starts slipping?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-overheats-and-transmission.html

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2006 Ford Explorer: Engine Vibrates and gears slipping?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006ford-explorer-engine-vibrates-and.html

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Clutch slipping problem?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/clutch-slipping-problem.html

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Dodge Anti slip System is not operating?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/dodge-anti-slip-system-is-not-operating.html

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OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

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Transmission fluid leaks near radiator on ford windstar?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

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Ford Windstar transmission fluid leaking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

try to replace transmission strainer first torque convertor and see if that helps if not it probabaly the transmission

I would think it may be either the idle speed control solenoid located on the intake manifold or an open Vacuum line part.

There is some rerouting of Vacuum force to different Vacuum lines when you shift into gear. Some of the Pollution parts(EGR), the transmission shift solenoids may be Vacuum operated, so when the defective part receives Vacuum force, it leaks out and stalls the motor.

One of the old tricks is to get an old spray bottle and fill it with water. While the engine is running, mist the intake seams and the Vacuum lines. If there is a leak, it will change the RPM or stall the engine. Once you find it, fix it.

The idle speed control solenoid is embedded in the intake manifold. Go online to an autoparts site and look up the part. You can see a photo or the part and know what you are looking for or go to an autoparts store and see the part.

I hope my solution is helpful. Please rate my soluton.

check computer

The lock up converter might have stayed in lock up,if you where going less than 30 miles a hour this maybe the case,otherwise the transmission has a bad problem in the differental,the gears have locked in it.

I've got to be reading this incorrectly...You are driving, the engine turns off...you pull off the road? And then without touching the key the engine re-starts, but you haven't touched the key? Or, sometimes you need to sit there for a few minutes and then turn the key to start it?

Try changing the fuel filter. If your engine is starving for fuel, it can feel like transmission problems. Did you change the speed sensor when you changed trannys?

I would take it back to the rebuilder. Perhaps it just requires adjustmnet.