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bradiowausa · 18 December 2011, 09:35 AM

Hey car experts. I am driving a 2006 Ford Fusion, and I am noticing that when I go up hills, the rpms go up and its harder for my car than it used to be. How do I know whether its serious or not? As far as poor transmission performance - what am I looking for?

77T · 18 December 2011, 10:59 AM

Well it's hard to tell if we don't know a couple of things.
Stick or Auto? All the time, or only after car has warmed up?

keschete · 18 December 2011, 02:42 PM

You need to give us a lot more specific info and even then there isn't any way any of us could be for sure.

I race cars and thought my Jeep's throttle body or PCM was screwed up. Turns out it was the map sensor.

If it is your tranny go trade the thing some where!!!!

Route 66 · 18 December 2011, 03:38 PM

If it's an automatic, the transmission may be slipping. If you're lucky, it just needs fluid. If it's a stick shift, the clutch may be slipping. You really should have a professional look at it in either case.

Good luck.

MonBK · 18 December 2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by keschete

You need to give us a lot more specific info and even then there isn't any way any of us could be for sure.

I race cars and thought my Jeep's throttle body or PCM was screwed up. Turns out it was the map sensor.

If it is your tranny go trade the thing some where!!!!

Is a MAP sensor for the GPS to help finding the finish line in a race?

keschete · 19 December 2011, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Is a MAP sensor for the GPS to help finding the finish line in a race?

Well since MAP stands for Manifold Absolute Pressure I can't imagine how that would affect the GPS

and I can surely find my way to the end of the track without the help of a GPS

MonBK · 19 December 2011, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by keschete

Well since MAP stands for Manifold Absolute Pressure I can't imagine how that would affect the GPS

and I can surely find my way to the end of the track without the help of a GPS

Usually when a MAP goes bad, you get a CEL and a code for it?

figbo · 19 December 2011, 06:20 AM

Check the oil level first.

Andad · 18 December 2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bradiowausa

Hey car experts. I am driving a 2006 Ford Fusion, and I am noticing that when I go up hills, the rpms go up and its harder for my car than it used to be. How do I know whether its serious or not? As far as poor transmission performance - what am I looking for?

Hi Brad,

If it's a auto then the rpm's will go up slightly when you hit a hill - Have you put on weight lately?

If it's a manual then the clutch is slipping if the revs go up and speed doesn't.

77T · 19 December 2011, 03:19 AM

Well on an automatic, most common problem is low ATF.
On a stick, it is a worn clutch disc or puck adjustment.

MonBK · 19 December 2011, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Well on an automatic, most common problem is low ATF.
On a stick, it is a worn clutch disc or puck adjustment.

It's actually contaminated ATF and clogged filter.

77T · 19 December 2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

It's actually contaminated ATF and clogged filter.

Here in the US, statistically, low ATF tops the list of transmission problems. Causes are driver indifference and leaks.

Sounds stupid but most people have been putting off service calls for too long. and we are up to 60% of new drivers who can't identify the 2 dipsticks they should personally check on a monthly basis.

paddy_crow · 19 December 2011, 03:36 AM

It's virtually impossible to diagnose a vehicle online. Take it in and have them run the diagnostics and check oasis.

bradiowausa · 19 December 2011, 05:08 AM

It's an automatic - definitely going to get the ATF flushed. Thanks for your advice! BTW - I could never drive a manual, I don't know how people do it.

gregmoeck · 19 December 2011, 02:04 PM

trade in for honda or toyota :)

Jocke · 19 December 2011, 03:05 PM

Is it a Ford, so trying to find a downhill instead.

figbo · 20 December 2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Is it a Ford, so trying to find a downhill instead.

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77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,580	Well on an automatic, most common problem is low ATF. On a stick, it is a worn clutch disc or puck adjustment. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	If it's an automatic, the transmission may be slipping. If you're lucky, it just needs fluid. If it's a stick shift, the clutch may be slipping. You really should have a professional look at it in either case. Good luck.

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paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	It's virtually impossible to diagnose a vehicle online. Take it in and have them run the diagnostics and check oasis.

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bradiowausa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Iowa Watch: Air-King Posts: 625	It's an automatic - definitely going to get the ATF flushed. Thanks for your advice! BTW - I could never drive a manual, I don't know how people do it.

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