I have a 1999 Ford Taurus.The tranny was making a whirring/rattle noise.It began to make the noise on start up,at first.Then go away.Then after while it would'nt go away.Then the tranny quit working,while going down the road.Ive heard it my be the torque converter.If so can I replace it?

I own a 2000 Ford Taurus, with the 3.0L Duratec Engine. Being familiar with the AX4N transmission, there's not much you will be able to do. Ford will install a rebuilt transmission ($2,500) with a 12-month warranty.

Next time around, my advice is to be sure to drop and clean the pan, change the transmission filter, and refill with Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF every 30,000 miles. FWD automatic transmissions need good preventive maintenance or they won't last long.