1998 Ford Taurus from North America - Comments

I have a 98 ford taurus and a while back it began to stall and the car would shake when parked at a light or stop sign. so I was told to change the spark plugs and the fuel filter. I did that, but it didn't fix a thing. now the stalling is so bad that in order to get the car to even go I have to press on the gas and get it to about 4 on the RPM"S and then it will finally go. now also the overdrive light keeps flashing on and the car has trouble making it up a hill. I don't know what to do can you lead me in the right direction or give me an idea of what it would be and costwise to fix it. everyone keeps telling me I need a new transmission. Will you help me please???

I have a 98 ford taurus and a while back it began to stall and the car would shake when parked at a light or stop sign. so I was told to change the spark plugs and the fuel filter. I did that, but it didn't fix a thing. now the stalling is so bad that in order to get the car to even go I have to press on the gas and get it to about 4 on the RPM"S and then it will finally go. now also the overdrive light keeps flashing on and the car has trouble making it up a hill. I don't know what to do can you lead me in the right direction or give me an idea of what it would be and costwise to fix it. everyone keeps telling me I need a new transmission. Will you help me please???

Sounds like the same problem I just experienced. Turns out a plastic part in the throttle body assembly broke. Cost about $175 to fix, most labor for taking the assembly apart and reassembling. Only found out after 12 months of engine light on/off with other fixes.