Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    cntrygrl1984's Avatar
    cntrygrl1984 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Apr 24, 2009, 11:10 AM
    Automatic Transmission stuck in Park
    I have a question about a late 80's Ford Escort Wagon, 4 cyl. It was working fine until yesterday, when he got in and went to pull out of the driveway, the transmission would not engage. You can move the shifter, but the car will not move forward or backward. The fluid levels are fine, and there are no signs of burnt fluid. I believe it might be the input shaft or differential. What should I be expecting when I pull the unit. I am used to rear wheel drive, so this is new to me. And I am a girl none the less, so I will be using an engine hoist to support the engine when I pull the unit. Please help! :confused:
    CaptainRich's Avatar
    CaptainRich Posts: 4,492, Reputation: 537
    Cars & Trucks Expert
    		  
    #2

    Apr 26, 2009, 06:35 AM

    Did you make certain that the shifter cable is moving the shift arm on the transmission?
    I'd try disconnecting the shift cable and moving the shift arm by hand to see if the trans will engage properly.
    Only after that would I do the heavy work.
    Let us know.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Stuck In Park [ 2 Answers ]

Hey Everyone, My 97 Mercury Sable is stuck in park!! :confused: It got stuck a few times earlier this week and I turned the steering wheel back and forth a bit and it wokred. I did notice when I step on the brkae when this happens... my brake light is not on... as if the car is not...

Generic Automatic Transmission [ 1 Answers ]

Generally, does the AT fluid go through the torque converter before or after it reaches the cooler? Thanks

Automatic Transmission Slipps [ 3 Answers ]

Hi, I have Ford Falcon EL 1997 model. There is switch Economy Mode and Performance mode. When I put the switch in Eco mode, the transmission slipps. But when I put it into the Performance mode, It works OK. So What could be the problem? Electronic, Mechanical or Solenoide, Computer?? Thanks

Automatic Transmission Slips [ 1 Answers ]

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, I have Ford Falcon EL 1997 model and my automatic transmission slipps. Did service twice, but no luck. What could be the problem?

Shifting an Automatic Transmission [ 3 Answers ]

My buddy has a 1999 Chevy Cavalier. It is a 4 speed automatic. He likes to pretend it is a 4 speed Manual. So he throws it into 1 gear and then he does burnouts and stuff like that in it. He will then let off the gas pedal shift to 2 gear and slam on the throttle. It shifts and does fine. Well one...

View more questions Search