car only drive in reverse, could there be a simpler solution than new transaxle

1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
140,000 MILES
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PHILIPCARTER
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it was driving fine no warning at all. I got 100 yards from driveway and it slipped, then engaged, then nothing since. will go in reverse but all three gears nothing. I love this car and think it has much time left as I drive it highway 85% of time. But the suddenness makes me think it may be something else. plenty of fluid....lil help?
Aug 19, 2012 at 1:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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internal failure in the front clutch assembly. it will have to come out and be rebuilt

Roy
Aug 19, 2012 at 1:58 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Or a valve body problem, either way as Roy has suggested the trans will have to be pulled and checked over thourley.
Aug 19, 2012 at 2:59 AM
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