5th Apr 2011, 18:44
Very simple stuff if you can do it yourself.
1 - You have a vacuum leak - most likely intake manifold gaskets.. easy fix.
2 - You had a rebuilt trans when you just needed a either a new valve body or torque converter... not expensive...
I just hate it when people bad mouth cars, but I see how people drive, they don't warm their cars up, and beat the hell outta them. No wonder they break...
I have Cougar - 140k miles - just needed brakes, battery, and alternator.
26th Feb 2007, 18:22
"1. Service Code P1744: Torque converter clutch stuck in off position (rebuild tranny = $ 2300 +/-) "
Whoa! That sounds like a "chain store" price. Shop around at the independent shops. I had my transmission rebuilt at a private shop for $591, including a new torque converter, after Aamco quoted me $1,200.