1976pianoman
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- Joined
- August 3, 2017
- Messages
- 12
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- City, State
- Northridge, CA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 98 Exp Sport V6 5spd
Hello,
My 98 Explorer will not shift into gear, including reverse. If the engine is not running, I can easily shift into all gears. Once I'm in gear with the engine off, and then start the engine (I tried this with first gear and reverse on my driveway), I can go, yet it's as if once the engine starts, the transmission freezes in whatever gear it's in. Driving around in first gear and reverse won't work for me. Although I breifly entertained the idea while processing the denial inherent in needing to drive while faced with a transmission problem while being broke.
I experienced a very similar problem a year or two ago with this same Explorer. It was nearly impossible to shift, at times impossible. Not quite as bad as this though. The problem just vanished on it's own after a day or two of very uncomforable and nerve-wracking driving.
Input/advise would be much appreciated. Time is of the essence.
Thank you.
My 98 Explorer will not shift into gear, including reverse. If the engine is not running, I can easily shift into all gears. Once I'm in gear with the engine off, and then start the engine (I tried this with first gear and reverse on my driveway), I can go, yet it's as if once the engine starts, the transmission freezes in whatever gear it's in. Driving around in first gear and reverse won't work for me. Although I breifly entertained the idea while processing the denial inherent in needing to drive while faced with a transmission problem while being broke.
I experienced a very similar problem a year or two ago with this same Explorer. It was nearly impossible to shift, at times impossible. Not quite as bad as this though. The problem just vanished on it's own after a day or two of very uncomforable and nerve-wracking driving.
Input/advise would be much appreciated. Time is of the essence.
Thank you.
