2004 Ford Taurus Engine does a quick jerk

2004 FORD TAURUS
84,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MSMOONBEAM
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Bought car brand new in 2004 - never a problem. Drives fine, then i drove 20 miles 2 days ago, on freeway- engine does a jerk feeling. almost like the car is slipping on ice. Then drives fine for another 20 miles, does it again. then miles later, does it again. starts out slight, then get harder jerk feeling, only last about 3 seconds. no change in performance, no noise... yesterday, took it for oil change, & replace fuel filter & a fuel system clean. Drove fine. Today after driving more than 50 miles, engine on freeway - does a jerk again. Just one time. not while trying to acelerate... Doesnt feel like transmission slipping, no dragging - just a jerk feel - like the car is slipping on ice for a few seconds. but its not ice... could it be a sensor going bad?
Dec 21, 2009 at 9:15 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Does it feel like its missing a beat
and if so would check it for tune up and check wires
Dec 21, 2009 at 9:38 PM
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MSMOONBEAM
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OK - 2 days ago, got a tune up at a lic. facility - Platinum plugs and wires, - their computer dia - showed nothing - then the car jerked 4 times on the way home... at around 38-40 mph the rpm doesnt spike, just dips slightly or not at all. A transmission place stated this is a common issue with a 04 Ford taurus and recommends a complete re-build to fix seals - cost of $2,200. Then drove it yesterday over 100 miles - didnt jerk. Any further ideas? thanks
Jan 1, 2010 at 5:08 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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If no 1-2 up shift and code p0732 this is due to intermediate clutch seal torn from piston and then need to be rebuilt
and or lack of power and code p0316
I would suggest having it checked by another tranny shop
Jan 2, 2010 at 7:45 PM