I have 214k on my 93 escort, original engine & trans. Just started slipping in 2nd gear 26-34 mph. It does get through it though, put slick50 trans treatment in! Any recommendations?

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Have to rebuild the transaxle

You changed the fluid on an already slipping
trans,now it is worse.

Too old a vehicle to put time & money into

I owned a trans repair shop in the early 1990's
& 50% of my work was caravans & taurus ,so that
tells you their not a good unit at all,only the ford
windstar & it's replacement were as bad or worse

well,whoever did the transmission needs to look at it again.It sounds like a solenoid problem internally in the transmission.or a plug,wiring,or vacuum leak

rebuild trans put z pack in trans hd clutch for 3and 4 gear

I need a little mor info. But the reason for the being stuck in 2nd gear is because when something goes wrong with the tranny. it goes into "LIMP" mode wich keeps the trans. from shifting out of 2nd when you are going forward. It does sound like your trans. is gone out though.

you'r hoping the tranny's not good? any way, yes it sound like its sliping and slipping badly, if cost is a factor one from a junked unit in good codition should work out fine how ever a rebuilt or exchange unit is even better

Darrell, The trans went into limp mode. 41te trans do funny things. The limp setting is so you can get home or to the dealer. As for the slipping , check fluid first. If ok scan for codes from trans...

I had the same problem I changed the transmission fluid & put a new filter in the trans, this fixed it good until I put my foot down to overtake the trans kicked down to 2nd gear & the hold light started flashing again & the trans started slipping again. I stressed over it for a day or 2 & then I took it out for a drive & thrashed it, Low & behold it came right. When you change fluid its impossible to get all the old fluid out because the torque converter holds a liter or two under pressure, so when I put my foot down some of the gunk blew through & blocked the pump it looses pressure & cant change gear. You need to get it flushed by a transmission specialist   

I think you mean they told you that you need to replace the torque converter , which transfers the torque from the engine to the trans
it could be the torque converter but also could be the bands wearing down in the trans