Transmission slow to go into reverse on 97 ford contour
1997 FORD CONTOUR
150,000 MILES
WENDEL ERETH
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I have to wait a little before it goes into reverse.Once it's in it seems ok
Jan 20, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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FIXITMR
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how long a wait? if you gas it a little does it go in faster?
Jan 20, 2012 at 10:58 PM
WENDEL ERETH
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yes,if I rev it a bit,it goes into reverse right away
Jan 21, 2012 at 12:55 AM
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FIXITMR
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does it matter if it's hot or cold?
Jan 21, 2012 at 1:48 AM
WENDEL ERETH
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Works good when cold
Jan 21, 2012 at 1:49 AM
MHPAUTOS
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Get the line pressures checked as a starting point, get it done hot & cold, start here.
Jan 21, 2012 at 2:43 AM
FIXITMR
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i'll tell you a secret those transmissions are mostly trash. TOO many ford transmissions are trash if you ask me. buy another brand of car. do reseaerch on internet before you do.