I would suggest going to Lincoln or Ford and having your Trans serviced you know, flushed which includes torque converter, along with a new filter, and fluid, it may take care of the problem NOW with that being said Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, along with many other auto manufactures have swathed to A SEALED TRANSMISSION ***no dip stick****, and unless you have the proper tools I would NOT recommend doing it yourself, many mechanics that I know of also send us High end car buyers to either a transmission specialist, or the dealer. ***I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE DEALER****
If there is a loud noise when shifting from park into drive, it may be a transmission problem. One should shift slowly, as the transmission could disengage itself.
You should have to depress the break pedal while shifting out of Park.
You must apply your foot on the brake while shifting into drive.
the neatrul switch
I'm stumped. Can you help answer this question? This a normal sound for the Sebring, I've had two and they both make that sound when shifting form park to drive. No tranny problems.
The most common problem I have seen is a failed motor or trans mount.
most of thetimeit is worn out u-joints. check those to see if they are bad
You may have a drive line universal going out or worn really bad. Check both universals and replace both.
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A car might stall when shifting from park to reverse if the idle is set too low. It is also possible that the engine stalls because it is not fully warmed up before shifting from park to reverse.
Sounds like you most likely need new Mounts
Are you having trouble shifting out of park? Would it be a bad solenoid/tranny?