1993 EAGLE VISION

Typical onset: 80,000-140,000 mi

Symptoms: Harsh or delayed 2-3 upshifts, especially when cold, Slipping in overdrive or complete loss of forward gears, Transmission overheating, burnt fluid smell, Check Engine light with speed sensor or solenoid pack codes

Fix: These 4-speed automatics are notorious for solenoid pack failures, governor pressure sensor issues, and clutch pack wear. Rebuild typically requires 12-16 hours labor including R&R. External oil cooler lines also corrode and leak. Many shops recommend aftermarket cooler upgrades during rebuild.

Estimated cost: $2,200-3,800

Typical onset: 90,000-150,000 mi

Symptoms: White smoke from exhaust on cold start, Coolant loss with no visible leaks, Milky oil on dipstick or oil cap, Overheating under load or persistent bubbling in overflow tank

Fix: Both 3.3L and 3.5L V6 engines can blow head gaskets between cylinders or into coolant passages. Job requires heads pulled, resurfaced, new gaskets, timing components replaced. Budget 18-24 hours labor. While heads are off, inspect for cracked castings—common on high-mileage examples. Many techs also replace water pump and thermostat during this job.

Estimated cost: $2,800-4,200

Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi

Symptoms: Clunking over bumps from front suspension, Wandering or vague steering feel, Inner tire wear on front tires, Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds

Fix: Front lower control arm bushings deteriorate and ball joints wear out. Chrysler issued recall for some early LH cars on this exact issue. Most shops replace entire control arms rather than pressing bushings. Plan on 3-4 hours per side, alignment required. Outer tie rod ends often need replacement simultaneously.

Estimated cost: $650-1,100

Typical onset: 100,000-180,000 mi

Symptoms: Visible wobble in serpentine belt or pulley at idle, Rough idle with vibration through cabin, Squealing belt that won't stay tight despite replacement, Check Engine light with crankshaft position sensor codes

Fix: The rubber isolator in the harmonic balancer degrades over time, causing the outer ring to separate or wobble. Can cause accessory belt failure or damage to crankshaft position sensor. Replacement requires 2-3 hours labor. Critical to verify timing marks before removal—many techs have knocked engines out of time on these if careless.

Estimated cost: $350-550

Typical onset: 80,000-130,000 mi

Symptoms: Oil pooling under intake plenum or dripping onto exhaust, Coolant odor from engine bay without visible external leaks, Rough idle or misfire codes from oil-fouled spark plugs, Low coolant warnings with slow seepage

Fix: Upper and lower intake manifold gaskets fail on both V6 engines. Oil leaks externally, coolant can leak into cylinders causing misfires. Upper plenum must come off for access—budget 4-6 hours labor. Good time to replace spark plugs, valve cover gaskets, and inspect fuel injector O-rings while in there.

Estimated cost: $650-1,050

Typical onset: 110,000-160,000 mi

Symptoms: No-start condition with clicking from fuel pump relay, Intermittent stalling when fuel tank below 1/4 tank, Erratic or non-functioning fuel gauge, Engine hesitation or surging under acceleration

Fix: In-tank fuel pump assembly wears out, particularly the brushes and sender float mechanism. Tank must be dropped for access—3-4 hours labor on a lift. Recommend replacing entire assembly including strainer and fuel level sensor rather than pump alone. Check fuel filter and pressure regulator during this service.

Estimated cost: $550-850