Transmission not shifting

1987 LINCOLN MARK VII
50,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JACK FORGUE
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I took the car out of the garage for the first time since last December and after a block and a stop sign I had nothing.It would not get out of first and I barely made it back inside the garage.I had driven it all last summer with no problems at all.I was able to coast in neutral and rev the engine so I would think it's not brakes or a fuel problem.I have an idea that it might be the tv cable.
Apr 13, 2020 at 11:25 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would start by changing the fluid and filter in the transmission. The filter may be clogged with debris.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Do that and see if it is any better. If not get back to me.

Roy
Apr 14, 2020 at 3:42 AM
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JACK FORGUE
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Thank you for your prompt response.
Apr 14, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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