2000 Lincoln LS V6, Tranny shifting slowly, hard shifts to second

[2000LincLS]

Hi All, I have a '00 Lincoln LS V6, auto tranny. I have found that over time the shifting to drive has become worse, taking sometimes up to 6-7 seconds to go into drive, sometimes it shifts nice and easy when it finally gets to it, and sometimes is rather hard shifting into drive. Also seems like second is a little rough as well. I have been told to get a PCM update done on it, but have seen some posts that suggest Solenoid and Valve body replacement. Has anyone seen this be simply the tranny oil and filter? I know that you can't really check the tranny with a dipstick.. I guess I should take it into the shop and have them drop the pan and have a look, that would tell me, just wondering if someone could pinpoint it for me on here since everyone is so helpful. Thanks.

 

[eastcoastLS]

the guy that owned my car before me had the late shift to drive, taking up to 7 seconds he said. he also said he took it to the dealer and they did updated the pcm. just my .02 cents, i would try that first.

 

[jiggajatt]

what if ur out of warranty? does the dealer charge to reprogramme the PCM?

 

[2000LincLS]

PCM update coming

the guy that owned my car before me had the late shift to drive, taking up to 7 seconds he said. he also said he took it to the dealer and they did updated the pcm. just my .02 cents, i would try that first.

Thanks for the post Eastcoast, I should have put in there that I had called and inquired about the PCM redo... I was asked if it was any better when cold, which it is, which to me would signal it not being the PCM.. but am gonna try that before a new tranny that's for sure. The price I was quoted was $85 canadian for the PCM refresh.