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Ford Festiva The Ford Festiva was introduced for 1988. Three trim levels were offered: L, L Plus, and LX. The Festiva's 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine switched from carburetion to fuel injection in 1989-90. For '90, a 5-speed manual transmission was standard and a 3-speed automatic optional. Festivas got a fresh grille and taillamps for 1990, and motorized front shoulder belts replaced manual belts.

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Old 02-03-2006, 01:27 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi,
I havea 1996 Ford Festiva GLi.
When the car is cold or the engine has been turned off for several minutes and then driven again there is a hard jolt from first to second gear. This jolt goes occurs for about 5-10 minutes of driving and then goes away.

The fluid levels are perfect. I have flushed the transmission fluid, removed the junk (about a thimble full of iron), and changed the filter. Yet the problem remains.

Does anyone know what it could be? and any solutions?
Thanks,
Adam
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Hard jolts are a bad sign. Try replaing your transmission mount. That might smooth out the shifts. If not, then I'd take it in to a tranny shop. It could be a bad valve.
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