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column shifter air????

when i shift the car there seems to be a whistling/sucking air sound coming from somewhere in, on, or near the steering column/shifter. ive never heard of this happening before. The transmission shifts into gear fine however when driving it seems to have a loss of power. Anyone know what the air sound could be and if the two could be related? Thanks in advance for all the help.
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1994 Lincoln Mark VIII

column shifter air????

Reply #1 –
Just for more info, it only happens when you shift from park to a drive gear, dosent happen in nuetral
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1994 Lincoln Mark VIII

column shifter air????

Reply #2 –
The automatic parking brake release has a vacuum leak.

column shifter air????

Reply #3 –
so that really wouldnt hurt the tranny at all?
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1994 Lincoln Mark VIII

column shifter air????

Reply #4 –
Quote from: 20thanniver-ls;245152
so that really wouldnt hurt the tranny at all?

It has nothing to do with the tranny.
It is a vacuum valve, operated by the shifter. The vacuum operates a "vacuum motor" that releases the brake.

column shifter air????

Reply #5 –
very good internet troubleshooting.  Keep up the good work!
84 TC 302 -5.0L/t5/7.5 locking rear and a 3.45 gear, Edelbrock Intake, Aluminum Heads, Edlebrock 65mm Throttlebody, Edlebrock Cam, 24lb injectors & MAS Air Sensor calibrated via chip,  BBK headers, Catback H pipe, Magnaflow lers :evilgrin:
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column shifter air????

Reply #6 –
Yeah mine did that too....if it  you off...go to the vacuum tree right near the brake booster....the...white thin hard plastic one Im 90% sure...unplug that, CAP OFF the spot on the tree it came from...no more hissing.
 
The release in my Crown Vic works perfectly and doesn't hiss but I never need it...kinda cool but ya know not necessary and it's bothersome :hick:
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

column shifter air????

Reply #7 –
Nah, it dont bother me at all just trying to figure out reasons why the transmission seems to be lacking power
FOXLESS!!

1994 Lincoln Mark VIII

column shifter air????

Reply #8 –
see if your e-brake is on. I haven't had any problems not noticing it myself though.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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column shifter air????

Reply #9 –
e brake is busted  - the pedal just goes to the floor
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1994 Lincoln Mark VIII

column shifter air????

Reply #10 –
mine goes to the floor but it works :hick:
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1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport (resting)
1993 Mazda Miata 1.6l (daily driver)
 

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Reply #11 –
:dunce:
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1994 Lincoln Mark VIII