1993 Aerostar. The transmission won't engage into gear.

[still learning]

i replaced transmission in 1993 4.0 litre aerostar with 94 tranny (changed bellhousing) everything fit well but wont go into any gear. read that speedometerfuse could be it but unsure where it is located and if there could possibly be another cause. any help is greatly appreciated...thx

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Check the fluid level. Does the shift arm feel loose? Maybe it got disconnected or there could be a problem with the Z link.

 

[still learning]

93 aerostar transmission wont engage

thnk u for the welcome and for the response as well. the fluid level appears fine and the shifter arm is snug as should be. however i m not familiar with the z-link . at least not by that name. i m questioning the compatability of the motor/trans being as the replacement came from 94 3.8 litre aerostar and i suspect that my efforts are simply an excercise in 'spinning my wheels'. (self ridicule intended)!

 

[BrooklynBay]

The Aerostar came with a 3.0L or a 4.0L in that year. I suggest that you take a look at two sticky threads in the transmission section on the A4LD transmission. One is the main rebuilding thread, and the other is the valve body rebuilding thread.

 

[still learning]

thk u....on my way

 

[mmerlinn]

Are the levers on the outside of the transmission the same? I think 3.0 and 4.0 used different levers. Wrong levers = Incorrect or no shifting. Levers can be swapped.

Speedo sensor is on rear end housing.

 

[mopar#1]

are you sure you have the torque converter all the way in? it turns the pump.
I had to add 9 quarts of fluid when I replaced mine.
how many did you add?