1999 Ford Taurus Transmission will not engage.

1999 FORD TAURUS
150,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBYC01
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I started up my car this morning and heard a chirp sound. The car started fine and idles fine, but if I put the car into any gear it doesnt do anything, I cannot drive except I can push my car as if it were in nuetral. I had my transmission fluid changed about 4 months ago.
Mar 5, 2008 at 7:34 AM
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how long has it been prior to the last fluid change. Why was it changed last time.

How is the level now?

How often has it been changed? (about 4-5 times by now hopefully.)
Mar 5, 2008 at 8:11 AM
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ROBYC01
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I am not certain as to how many times it has been changed as I have only owned it for about a year. This is partly the reason for the change and it was getting close to the 150000 mile mark. The level is good. I have been reading up and found that it could be sensor problem.
Mar 5, 2008 at 8:14 AM
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IT may be. I have seen ford transmission problems from lack of maintenance.

Check for codes and the will give insight to what is going on, then testing can start.

A low level will cause this.
Mar 5, 2008 at 8:18 AM