RARE VIDEO...Ford Taurus -2001 3.0 Transmission drop and dropping the Engine Cradle Process

Ford Taurus Transmission drop and dropping the Engine Cradle Process 2001 3.0. and many other years. Rare Video on how its suppose to be done.
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[@slippnsydwys]

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!!!! Estimated 3000 dollars to fix this at a shop. I’m 17, broke, and in love with cars and this is the biggest project I’ve done so far. Hoping to become a diesel mechanic when I’m older, and this is just the start of many big projects. You’ve given me the insight on how to get myself started in the field and I’m so very thankful for that. I’ve just completed getting the axels out and I’ve got a long way to go but this is a perfect video for people in my shoes with little experience. You really are a great help and you’ve given me an opportunity to become even smarter and learn a lot more. I cannot thank you enough.

[@phillipwilson7114]

U ever pursue the mechanic field?

[@davidmarvin8327]

Thank You , Thank You , Thank You , Your video gave me a plan , an order in which to do the repairs and the confidence to tackle this massive job on my own. The converter was stripped , and a rebuilt unit fixed the problem. For someone like me this video was "PRICELESS". Again Thank You

[@FixingWithPassion]

Very Nice!

[@lilced5757]

So if the torque converter stripped out ... do that make ur car not move and any gears?

[@JamesValentineBaja1000]

@@lilced5757 duh

[@371francis]

Thanks...great video! I applaud your courage and skill to be able to do this outside on your lawn without any help!! You da Man!!!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks for viewing. Hope It helped you.

[@371francis]

I have a 2002 Taurus. So far the trans is holding up, but I expect it to disintegrate any day so you video helps a ton!

[@FixingWithPassion]

I understand. I just dove into the job not knowing what I was going to get into. But It seem to work out ok;) Good luck.

[@martinfernandez5005]

How did you remove the emissions wire connection from behind the rackb and pinoin

[@hitmarkarz8615]

thank you so much for this. I have an 01, pretty sure my torque converter is shot. after countless hours searching everywhere online this was exactly what I was looking for. great job filming and going over everything too. think I'll attempt it this weekend.

[@pauledmundson8132]

Nice job on the video. I've done several of these at home just the way you do it. I don't think you left anything out, I think you covered all the steps. (I'm afraid I use a lot more bad language than you do however.) Good advice on replacing the torque converter.

[@leftheart13]

Out of all the taurus trans/engine vids.. your's is by far the best and most detailed.. thanks.. my 01 taurus torque converter is bad and I have watched just about every taurus vid out there..

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks...Its a lot of work I'm still driving mine to this day. Good luck.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Good job. Usually negative comments are from non video contributors. Folks that never post videos, just criticize. You did fantastic. This was a real undertaking without a hoist. (But doable as you showed) It will help many with same issues. Again, thumbs up from me!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks! I'm still tired after this job...lol

[@henrytupper6959]

Thanks for showing all the detail. I have done everything you can do to a rear wheel drive. These are very different. Your video helps me to justify paying someone to do it.

[@pameladuff5525]

Great job on the video was a total life saver wouldn't know what I would have done with out it, you made a already stressful job bare able and easy to follow thank you for taking the time to be so through, more videos should be like this.

[@jonathanbox3033]

You are so lucky that you don't have the 3.0 24 Valve Duratec engine like my Taurus has because if you did this job would be A LOT harder. They have the water pump in the back of the engine which forces you to remove about a dozen water hoses to gain access to the top bell housing bolts and the exhaust has to be unhooked from 2 different places.

[@FixingWithPassion]

O my!

[@johnrichards3773]

i have that same engine but I have the one with water pump on the top of engine. There were 2 versions, and I am lucky to have the top pump.

[@chriskachiroubas4706]

Thank you very much for showing me whats involved and how to replace this transmission . Your video is great and very helpful!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks! Still a lot of these cars on the road. They ride great!

[@bigdogmobilemechanic1647]

thanks for all the hard work and information im a mobile mechanic its a tough job at times but someones got to do it.....i commend you for this video it is very helpful thank you very much

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@CAS021064]

Thanks for the video. I've done transmissions on everything from an ML Benz to a Geo Metro, rebuilding an old Sonata and a 07 Escape, but I like to watch the videos to get an idea of what I'm in for. Extra thumbs up for the part about the negative commenters. Great job

[@FixingWithPassion]

I don't envy anyone who rebuilds tranny for a living now days....Thanks.

[@CAS021064]

I don't rebuild for a living, just hate paying for anything I can do myself. My philosophy is if it's already not working, might as well give it a shot and learn something.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Hell ya!~

[@70velle2]

Thanks for spending the extra time to make this video!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Glad you liked it!

[@jorgebanda4877]

man i love how you had the patience to make this video! great job and thanks

[@FixingWithPassion]

I been asking my self that a lot lately....lol....I'm no spring chickin now days......

[@TransAmLuvr]

Awesome! I have to do this on a 2002 Taurus Wagon I just bought for the grandson. Seems I have a front seal leaking. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice of you helping Grandson!!

[@mobiletech.dgmain3074]

You're doing a awesome job. Thanks for the information

[@wesleydaniels1071]

Thanks for this video! I am planning on pulling mine next weekend, due to slipping from first to second, and this will definitely come in handy!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Good luck...its a lot of work ;(

[@wesleydaniels1071]

TVWXMAN32 yeah I can imagine it is. Luckily I have a couple friends to help out and $950 for a used transmission and lifetime warranty vs $2000 at a transmission shop is kind of worth it.

[@wesleydaniels1071]

So I dropped the transmission finally but can't seem to get the new one installed. I got it on all the studs slightly but won't go on the rest of the way. Do you have any tips?

[@jerryadams6627]

I just pulled the transmission out of a 2000 Taurus Wagon and this video was a great resource! Great video, thanks a lot!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice! Its a lot of work!

[@johnrichards3773]

Great work on video. I have 1996 taurus and the pump is gone and wanted to see what I am up against. your video is very good

[@ashanticrawford6033]

WHOA!!!! Someone from church gifted me a 2003 Ford Taurus a couple of weeks ago. I've pumped in around $1200 getting brand new tires, battery, inner and outer tie rods, and tags and title. And now the transmission is acting up (new it was an issue but was hoping it would hold out for at least one year). I searched some videos to see how it's done, thinking auto shops charge exorbitant prices for stuff that isn't THAT hard but MAN do I now respect why they charge so much. Sheesh!

[@FixingWithPassion]

O that's to bad. I hope it last long enough to get you by until repairs can be obtained ....

[@jerbear7952]

A good lesson in order of priority of parts. Don't drop 1200 on a car with a dodgy transmission. I too have learned this lesson the dumb way

[@SIRpepsiguy221]

for once in all of the car repair how to's. this takes you step thru step shows the important stuff. thanks for making it.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Word!~ Thanks for watching.

[@peterscott4597]

Thumbs up, great video. Glad you included that short clip of removing the torque converter.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks!

[@chrispuder1613]

Thanks for the video. About to fix my torque converter (froze open or shut which ever it is) and this video helps a lot.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Happy fixing...just in time for spring!

[@chrispuder1613]

TVWXMAN32 been working on my '99 wagon all winter. Had to build the lower heater hose, and a upper radiator hose. Didn't pass emissions due to torque converter.

[@FixingWithPassion]

O wow! Hope you get it fixed soon!

[@chrispuder1613]

Update on my 99... Its been 5 days work... And I'm getting a no crank no power situation when I go to start the car. Light come on... But no clicking or anything from motor or starter.

[@jasonmoore442]

Jesus man not all hero’s wear capes. Thank you so much for your work.

[@tobeytucker]

Thanks for your input, everything you have shown in this video pertains to my project.

[@juliahofman2861]

Thank you for posting this video. I need to replace the transmission in my 2000 Ford Taurus and I dont want to pay for labor in addition to a remanufactured transmission. I'm really hoping to do this myself (with the help of my dad and uncles) to save money and get to know my car a little better. Great video! Thanks again

[@FixingWithPassion]

Make sure you get a good one. That's a lot of work.

[@brandonspence2189]

Appreciate the video! I'm about to replace the torque converter on one. I'm sure this video will be helpful, and to reference to.

[@hkk3656]

I'm impressed. Excellent video!!!

[@ejmagras]

I like how you work you explain thinks. good teacher. I appreciate your videos. Thx.

[@certifiedoldg4066]

good job.thanks.im about to do that this week end.really a big help to see your video iv never pulled a front wheel trans. good to know some pointers.thank you an god bless.

[@KevinMn1]

Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks!

[@PETERD1275]

Excellent video…. Lots of work removing trans + filming at the same time.

[@davidpaysonsr6470]

Use a pitman arm puller on the bottom ball joint and that saves the boot and a lot of hassel

[@FixingWithPassion]

Word@

[@ncsarola]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@FixingWithPassion]

;D

[@briancoonrod7224]

Hey man thanks for posting not much on these Taurus’s out there I suppose because they aren’t glamorous hot rods but man we really like ours for a daily drive smooth quite comfortable pretty good on gas ours is a 2004 and having oil pump problems and it’s got a few small oil and coolant leaks as well so if I’m going to go for it I’m all in and your the only video showing how to drop the motor trans if I go that far I might take it to my transmission guy don’t currently have any problems but might have him go through it anyways if I’m down that far at 150 k might as well change the converter like your doing 👍👍 Thanks again !!!

[@bigk7472]

Thanks man!! Much knowledge!

[@rob7360]

Thank you for this step by step vid and it helps so much to have an overview of this job. Using that engine support bar, where about do you latch it to support and hold up the engine while you work? Thanks for any pointers you can provide!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Its tough to get a place to latch onto the motor. Just use what ever look supportive.

[@jasonkeuma1986]

i think talor swift said it musically, "the haters, gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate" I will be doing this to a friends car. Thanks for saying the socket sizes, it makes it that much quicker. Remember to follow her advise and just shake off the negative comments.

[@jpsmooth616]

thanks for the step by step video.waiting for the summer to start this project.👍👍👍

[@eternalbeing3339]

Helpful video. I am half way way through the process. Trying to get motivation to finish it lol.

[@FixingWithPassion]

I feel ya!

[@williebrown3125]

Thank you for this it really helped a lot

[@billporupsky4972]

Well getting ready , this is 1 of 2 I have to remove , great video

[@FixingWithPassion]

be careful!

[@adamn1915]

That plastic piece is your sway bar link. They make them in metal now because the plastic breals

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@ethanreynolds4942]

thank you so much for this video, it helped so much!

[@bradharper9282]

This outta be fun. My torque converter is having some shuddering problems :P Thanks for the great informative video!

[@bradharper9282]

When you put it back on, how much fluid did you have to put in?

[@FixingWithPassion]

I think 8 quarts.

[@bradharper9282]

You got a new subscriber. Thank you for all your videos. They really go a long way. As a broke college student, I have to do all my work myself. Keep it up!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Good to know! Good luck!

[@ejmagras]

thanks for the video

[@Paperroutepat]

Man i just went thru having to do this with my 1996 mercury sable... Man its a job when you do it without being able to pull the whole motor.. But it did not defeat me and i got that sum bitch out. Lol

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!!

[@hamtalker2007]

Just got my Taurus back from the shop for the torque converter replacement cost 600.00 and they supplied to torque converter and new fuild and filter looks like a lot of work

[@billporupsky4972]

MY TRANSMISSION JUST CRACKED YESTERDAY, DOING MY RESERCH IF WORTH DOING LOOKING FOR THE TYPE LOCATION OF WITCH TRANS IN THE DURATEC 24 VALVE. ILL BUY THE BAR

[@kendall72fxr]

Thank you for posting this. Helped me ALOT!

[@royflores2951]

Great video

[@joshtheviking5478]

Amazing Channel, I am having slipping problems while in reverse and thinking I need to replace my transmission. I noticed you mentioned slipping and was wondering if you knew what caused it?

[@FixingWithPassion]

Slipping.

[@roberthunt4183]

Thats a very hard job to do on the ground. Appreciate your youth.

[@FixingWithPassion]

It was rather tough. But it was warm out ;)

[@JamesValentineBaja1000]

No it's not

[@kylewoodward7078]

Damn what alot of work, might have to do this🤔🤔...great video!

[@FixingWithPassion]

O my! Nice.

[@roberthenderson916]

good video thank you

[@jacobbailey2664]

How many bell housing bolts are there? My dad and I have everything disconnected and off trying to lift just the motor from the top. But I only have 5 bell-housing bolts out. Is their more than 5?

[@FixingWithPassion]

It gets in a bind sometimes. Check the bolt at the axial near the bell housing. I sometimes miss one.

[@rickybennett8216]

Do you have to pull transmission to replace the freeze plug??

[@stephenmckee6439]

You doing a really good job with the video

[@alexkoppen5955]

You’re right. This is rare. I thought we just threw these away first sign of trouble 😂

[@anthonywashington2513]

Thank you for this video it's very helpful

[@jamestoy426]

Thank you my 04 i think the pump shaft went out

[@FixingWithPassion]

O no!!

[@AbelardoCardenas1972]

Just replace the speed shift selionds it has 3 of them and tourge converter selionds and pump selionds on the side cover

[@FixingWithPassion]

Ok will check.

[@stephenmckee6439]

Don't let the little tee scare you on that radiator hose. You can cut that tee off and put a metal tee

[@AbelardoCardenas1972]

I had the same problem all it was I replaced the selinoid shift sensor there is 5 in all total on the side cover

[@malekdaghighi]

I wonder what is holding the Engine ? i use engine Holding Bar and no engine down but i don,t see it would you please show how engine hanging there ? thank you ,

[@lloyddeitzler3602]

hi video helped out real good for pulling transmission 2004 Taurus it ran good no slipping just wont go into overdrive no codes at all come up, so i put a other transmission in and it the same way any ideal what it could be, Thanks

[@FixingWithPassion]

Does it have curse control? If so, try use it on the freeway and see if it kicks into OD.

[@fromanabe8639]

Looks like you're supporting the vehicle on tires and a piece of timber, correct?

[@timothyemerson3204]

Good job brother

[@FixingWithPassion]

;D

[@timebert6141]

Great video! Nice step by step showing special attention to the high points. I have one with a blown up engine. Just looking at some of the disassembly trying to decide if I want to drop the sub frame with the engine and transmission out the bottom or separate the engine and transmission and try just taking the engine out the top. Do you have an input on this?

[@psyghtseer]

looks like all i need is that engine support crane in the engine bay and maybe a transmission jack

[@myfalconry76]

Guys the pump usually fine it’s the torque converters that strip out.

[@matthewcalifana488]

Thanks Nathan !

[@FixingWithPassion]

Word!~

[@rustybrowneye]

good video

[@SibRevs]

Is that engine support bar from harbour freight?

[@FixingWithPassion]

10-4

[@XxEcLiPzeX]

Thanks for the video its been a godsend! I'm in the middle of this job, the transmission is actually out of the car right now. The only difference between how we did it is that I had to cut my exhaust with bolt cutters, (didn't have a grinder and the bolts were fubar), and I didn't remove the entire knuckle assembly, I couldn't get the pinch bolts on the strut out, so I left all of that attached by that bolt alone, and I had enough room to get it out. However, I've now replaced the torque converter and am in the process of re-installing everything... but I dont have a transmission jack. I have a floor jack, but I'm having an awful time getting it back up in the car. It doesn't balance very well. Do you have any recommendations????? Thank you

[@FixingWithPassion]

Harbor freight....Buy a floor jack....you'll thank me later. There just over a $100... when done just resell it...Floor jack its dangerous and way to time consuming and hard. I learnt the hard way, lets say back in the day ;) -Happy New Year!

[@XxEcLiPzeX]

@@FixingWithPassion Thanks again for this video. It's been such a tremendous help! & I am so very close to being done. I have a couple questions though.. did you have to do any adjustments on the transmission range sensor for the linkage? The shifter is super loose and really doesnt seem to do anything. Also, how much fluid did you end up putting in the trans? I've put 9 quarts in and its still not even on the stick.

[@jorgeurrea2034]

Thanks, but too much work for put in out the transmission, any way thanks for the information.

[@richardneal5939]

Helped me alot,thanks

[@eeyoreslosttails5215]

thanks you wish it was spring and had the tools .

[@stephenmckee6439]

That's how I eliminated that bull crap on my car with them plastic tees

[@Ace-wu5it]

Thank you!

[@GeorgeKunkel-s3u]

I've taken out my transmission and support my engine with Jack's but found if i were to release the sub frame with the motor mounts my engine would shift so I've purchased a support bar but I'd like to know where should I support the engine from if you might see this could you let me know please and thank you

[@CeCealYT]

I know this is a much older video, not sure if you still keep up with the comments, but I am considering dropping my tranny to rebuild it. Is there a difference in torque converter between AX4S and AX4N to your knowledge? Thank you!

[@GMC05]

Did u have any help in the process

[@FixingWithPassion]

No...;(

[@TheMadawg67]

great video very very helpful

[@MrThienprowinn]

Can toy tell me how heavy is the transmission itself? I'm about to do the same thing to my taurus

[@FixingWithPassion]

Maybe 150 lbs.....be careful !!

[@MrThienprowinn]

Nathan Rohrbough thanks, i was able to pull it out from a Junkyard, now I’m gonna pull it out from my Taurus and put the new one in, your video helped alot

[@owensrayfeilds6800]

nice,,,

[@FixingWithPassion]

niceer!!

[@FixingWithPassion]

I'm actually doing a 2008 Ford fusion front frame drop today...and doing a video! What are the odds? lol

[@buildingsupplyco]

Very cool. You know your stuff

[@victorbeltran3075]

Not fine is a fun ting to go through

[@victorbeltran3075]

Did one over the weekend take my time only the part where what filter was the right one but there only two models I like actualy

[@williamryan9195]

That oil looks like it's never been changed.

[@ewedfyguyhiygfd]

I have to do all this to replace a freeze plug🙄

[@rickybennett8216]

My exact question ❓ let me know if you find the answer. I need to replace freeze plugs behind the transmission,!!

[@poogy1111]

Hey thanks this is great work I appreciate you men forget those thumbs down you save hundred off ppl thousand 👍I'm sure of it 💯

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@omegarugal9283]

so the subframe comes out without having to remove the engine? mmm mine needs some fixing

[@FixingWithPassion]

;D

[@babakmohajer3756]

great video, great work

[@autocompletellc9906]

That is a job.

[@FixingWithPassion]

@@autocompletellc9906 Got that right!

[@rickybennett8216]

Do I have to pull transmission completely out to replace the freeze plugs?

[@mjbiver]

Great video! Only good one I could find. Do you have anything on how you setup the engine support beam on the Taurus? I’m about to drop the subframe on my 2002 taurus and am not really sure where to bolt the support chains on the engine. Thanks again for the great video!!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Not really. I just placed the chains where it would work best holding up the engine. The pasangers side its a bit hard to do because there not many good bolts locations. You just need to secure the support good enough to keep the motor from moving down much.

[@psyghtseer]

it looks like you have the engine support chains just on a long bolt thats into the heads on each side? is that right?

[@dienalistsequel6413]

What was with the hole in you air filter box

[@DGC-k6m]

@fixingwithpassion - Is there a way to remove the side cover of the transmission while still on the car? I just want to replace some solenoids.