Transmission not going into forward gears?

2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
230,000 MILES • 5.8L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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VINCEMCCRARY69
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Parked the vehicle and when i went back to go it would not go into drive. Drives perfectly in reverse. Prior to this it has never shown any signs of a problem. what could this possibly be?
Dec 30, 2022 at 3:01 PM
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This can be the gear range sensor not working but we need to run the codes to see what comes up.

This guide can help:

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

Here is the gear range sensor so you can check it out or replace it. Also make sure the fluid is clean and full.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

You might have a first gear shift solenoid that is not working as well, check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Dec 31, 2022 at 11:32 AM