reverse not working?

It sounds like you may have a gear range sensor that is out but to be sure lets run down these guides to help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down these guides and report back.

When I shift from park to reverse, reverse doesn't engage and just revs. Drive and low work fine.

Good evening,

This sounds like either a clutch issue or a band failure inside the transmission.

I attached a flow chart for you to view. There are many possibilities but most of the time they are internal issues, not external.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Roy

Transmission problem
2005 Ford Explorer Two Wheel Drive Automatic 58000 miles

sometimes when i put my transmission in reverse it´s slams into reverse after 2 or 3 seconds, doesn´t matter warm or cold engine.
in drive it works normal altho sometimes i have the feeling/impression it´s doing the same only it´s a gently slam into the next gear
What could be the problem?

Has the trans been serviced? Also, are the u-joints tight and not worn?

Let me know.
Joe

Joe

nope, transmission is not serviced yet, something i'm thinking of to do soon now to see if problem dissapears.
Can't tell if U joints are (too) tight, tranny doesn't make a weird noise, it's normal.

Jeff

Last night while paking the car the reverse gear failed to engage. This reoccurred this morning while taking the car out. Later, down the road, the car appeared to shift between only gears one and two.

Most time when reverse is lost, it has to do with a low reverse band that breaks. Have any check engine lights come on?

Yes, the "Check Engine" lights are always on. O/D (Overdrive off) lights starts to blink after a while driving. Also, "Check Transmission" flashed on once.

I need you to have the computer scanned for trouble codes. If the lights are on, there will be codes that will direct us to where the problem is coming from.

Most parts stores will scan the OBD 2 for free; however, the trans light requires a different type of scanner and I don't know if they will have it. Start with the engine light and let me know what you find.
joe

it slips when put in reverse and clunks when starts to move. only sometimes.replaced modulator already.

If the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned. Make sure the trans fluid is full. Check to make sure the low reverse band is adjusted and not broken.

The red arrow advising if I am in park drive or reverse is not working and the button that fixes my side mirrors is not working. Is this electrical? Can it be fixed. I shipped my car to Trinidad and Tobago where I am l living need to know how before I take it to be fixed.

For the mirrors, check the fuse, and if OK, the wires in the rubber conduit that runs from the car into the door usually break inside that conduit. Is the light out on the shifter, or is the problem that the pointer does not move?

No the pointer does not move, and the lights are not off advise

in reference to the reading of PARK/ REVERSE/ DRIVE GEARS. I HAVE TO PUT IT ON AND TRY BEFORE I KNOW WHICH GEAR I AM IN. THANKS

1.Remove the lower dash panel. 2.Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds. 3.Place the range selector lever in the first gear position. 4.Place the range selector lever in the (D) position. This should be two detents from the first gear position. 5.Hand a three-pound weight on the end of the range selector lever. 6.Center the pointer in the middle of the (D) by rotating the thumbwheel on the PRNDL cable housing.7.Remove the three-pound weight from the end of the range selector lever. 8.Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds. 9.Install the lower dash panel.

Is this Issue Electrical?

In the islands the Mechanic shops are different and need to know which one to take it to.The reason for the question above.

Thank you. I am a female and do not know much of these things, but you made me knowledge smart.This is a moment of magic. I cannot wait to tell all my family and friends. You are better than JUST ANSWER.

I can now take it to a Mechanic.

Thanks Mike. Merlin, Bob. Ken and all I missed.

The pointer is not electrical, it's a small chord that moves the pointer, something either broke or snapped off... The mirror is electrical, and like I said, is either a broken wire, bad mirror switch, or bad motor in that mirror. Or the fuse!

Thank you. You guys have been great!

Thanks for the kind words! let us know how it turns out!

My truck will not let me shift into reverse.

Is the shifter lever not going into the reverse position, or is it going in but just not moving? If it is not going into the reverse position from park, then it is probably a small electrical problem. If it is going into the reverse position, but just not moving, then it is more likely that your transmission is bad and needing at least a partial rebuild. If that is the case, you will have to have a transmission shop look at it and give you a quote on the repair (probably over $1,000.00).

This thread basically says the same thing. https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2002-ford-explorer-wont-go-into-reverse

My truck won't go into reverse. It is a 2002 Ford Explorer v8 automatic. Do you know what the problem could be and/or about how much it would cost to fix it?

if you have drive i would be thinking that it is a internal problem with the transmission, a scan may shed some light on the cause, but this will have to be check first hand by a trans tech as there will be special test equipment used to help with a full diagnoses.

mark (mhpautos)

do you think it is possibly a linkage problem or maybe a clogged trans filter?

Hard to say with out being able to inspect it first hand. it will not be a filter as you have forward with no reported problems, if it was a shifter problem you would have other shift related issues as well.

mark (mhpautos)