Hello. I have a 2002 S430 that shudders around 50 mph when I maintain pedal or add moderate acceleration. Heavy acceleration is normal. I can take it out of overdrive and the shudder stops completely. 121000 miles. Ideas?

Thanks
Brian

Trans mount OR motor mount issue.

Has the trans fluid been changed?

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Fluid same but I just had the engine and trans mounts changed with Mercedes factory parts. Was done by our local independant but the parts came from the dealer. I don't know if the problem was there before because the engine mounts were so bad but it is sure there now.