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1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 8.0/5.0 76,000 mi. Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Transmission Problems Cindyl541 User Dec 29, 2009, 3:10 AM Post #1 of 3 (2323 views) 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 8.0/5.0 76,000 mi. Sign In I just purchased this beautiful car in excellent condition and drove away. After about 200 miles, I began feeling just the slightest bit of a pull when going between 38-40 mph. Is this a transmission thing? What should I do? I've had nothing but unreliable vehicles and I really thought I picked a winner this time. I actually thought this little tug was normal when driving an automatic but friends assure me it's not. Ideas? Scoldings? Do I need a man? Like Really? Cindy in Silverton via the Oregon Coast (This post was edited by Cindyl541 on Dec 29, 2009, 3:15 AM) Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Dec 29, 2009, 3:53 PM Post #2 of 3 (2311 views) Re: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 8.0/5.0 76,000 mi. Sign In Cindy; Howdy, neighbor. The first thing I'd check would be the fuel filter. Could be clogged, causing a lean condition. Second, try driving in the D without the circle around it. (The D with the circle is Over Drive). I'm assuming that there is no check engine light on? Also, when you turn the key to the ON position, does the check engine light come on? It should. Then, go off after the engine starts? Loren SW Washington Cindyl541 User Dec 31, 2009, 9:33 AM Post #3 of 3 (2292 views) Re: 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 8.0/5.0 76,000 mi. Sign In Here's a cup of coffee for you Loren. It's the overdrive! I had been told to just always leave OD on. Now I see that it should only be used in highway driving and non-hilly situations. City driving is almost always below 35-40 so going back and forth from one gear to another is a waste. So simple. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. cb Cindy in Silverton via the Oregon Coast   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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