1995 Plymouth Acclaim Shifting Problem

Your car uses a 3 speed transaxle that has a semi- mechanical up shift system. But if it does not upshift and the fluid is full and very dirty, expect trouble. Most likely the problem is internal. A kickdown band in the transmission must apply for second gear. There is a remote possibility it may be repaired without removal because a cable could be causing too much pressure for an upshift to occur.
They sell Chrysler remanufactured transmissions for a pretty decent price but make sure the rest of the car is in good shape before you put a lot of money into it. 100,000 miles is a lot for a 4 cylinder. Expect the worst, sorry. Bring it to a Chrysler dealer. they see this all the time and will know what is best for you.

Hi,

Actually this seems to have worked itself out in my favor. A frind of mine replaced just the transmission filter and fluid (the whole job cost under $25.00) & voila! no more shifting issues except a quick jump-shift every once in a while. Thanks for the quick answer thou.

Have a great day!!!

Hey my 90 shadow(same car) has jumped shifted since I got it and I never bothered with it. Some have their own characteristics and are sort of like people, a happy ending though with determination, right aimief Joe