Transmission Problem???

[Gayle13155]

I've been reading and reading posts, so forgive me if this issue was somewhere and I didn't see it.
I have a 1998 EB Ford Explorer. V8 automatic. The other day coming home I stopped at a stop sign, but when I went to go forward, it hesitated to move, but finally did and I made it home, the entire 8 miles. The next evening I drove it into town to the gas station, (it drove fine) but when I went to back up, it did, but trying to go forward in drive it wouldn't move, either direction now. So I had to be pushed out of the way and towed home. It has sat in my driveway for 8 days without touching it, then yesterday I started it up, checked the tranny fluid and it was okay, then I proceeded to get inside and see if it would move. It did move, I got to turn it around facing my house, but when I went to go further, it wouldn't move in drive or reverse, there it sits in he middle of the driveway. I know I need to take it in to Kent City Ford, but I'm a little hesitant, because I don't want to have to replace the entire transmission. Has anyone else had a problem like this and it was an easy fix?
Both of my mechanics are in heaven, I'm a widow now and can't afford to pay an arm and leg for this. Please help with suggestions.

 

[JK080]

Unfortunately if it's full of fluid and quits pulling in either direction it will have a internal failure that will require the transmission to be rebuilt. I would check around for a shop other than the dealer that can handle a transmission repair. It will probably cost you around 2 to $2800 depending on the shop and their warranty to get this repaired properly.

 

[Josh P]

If it is 2 wheel drive a used junk yard unit out of a V6 mustang 98-01 or so would be an alternative to having your transmission rebuilt. Most yards offer a decent warranty on the parts.

 

[Gayle13155]

Thanks

Unfortunately if it's full of fluid and quits pulling in either direction it will have a internal failure that will require the transmission to be rebuilt. I would check around for a shop other than the dealer that can handle a transmission repair. It will probably cost you around 2 to $2800 depending on the shop and their warranty to get this repaired properly.

But today I went out and started it, put it in drive and it drove just fine in drive up to the house. I didn't go any further as I wasn't sure if it would keep going in drive. I'm not sure what is going on with this, strange.

 

[Gayle13155]

Thanks

If it is 2 wheel drive a used junk yard unit out of a V6 mustang 98-01 or so would be an alternative to having your transmission rebuilt. Most yards offer a decent warranty on the parts.

It's an all wheel drive V8