I have a 98 ford windstar and the shifting between 1-2 at times feel as if its shifting hard i have a code that went up yesterday P1744. To make things worse I just bought the van yesterday. Thanks john

Several things can cause P1744. Some involve nasty, pricey fixes. One can be cheap and simple!

Time for some reading:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=535091&highlight=P1744

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=512558&highlight=P1744

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=485179&highlight=P1744

Thanks Ill try the TRS sensor and have an update thanks for the info John

is there any other way of telling what trans I have the tag on the top of the bell housing doesnt say the vans build date is 3/98 I dont want to put the wrong trans fluid in there thanks john

is there any other way of telling what trans I have the tag on the top of the bell housing doesnt say the vans build date is 3/98 I dont want to put the wrong trans fluid in there thanks john

Is it not written right on the dipstick?

yes it is thank you john

Hi, I have a '98 Windstar with 146K miles. A few week back my son was driving on the interstate around 60 - 70 MPH when the trans went into low gear and the motor revved up. Trans is toast. I had it rebuilt and picked it up three days ago. The guy who rebuilt it also installed an auxillary cooler like the ones used in the towing package. I am now getting the service engine light with the code P1744. I cleared it out and within driving 10 miles on the interstate it came on again. Same code. The motor runs smooth and the trans shifts with no problems. Any suggestions as to why I'm getting P1744?
Joe

P1744 = Torque Converter Clutch System mechically stuck OFF
Which means that you should get it back to the shop, as they should cover the problem.

I have a 1998 Ford Windstar Van that has a code error P1744. I just installed a rebuilt transmission. The car funs find. I have just driven 1800 miles with no problem. What are the other things I can check before puilling the trans out again to check the Tork Converter ?
Also I have an instrument panel that has no Tach meter. I reveived an Instrument panel with a tach meter on board. Where I can find a very good electrical wiring diagram for both with and without a instrument panel tach meter ?