1999 Ford Escort How Bad is it?

Tiny
STEPHEN2001
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  • 1999 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 78,000 MILES
I was driving in the drive gear and my friend tried putting the car in neutral for a joke. Unfortunately he went to far and my car was put into reverse. I quickly changed it back and my car kind of coasted to the sidewalk. I turned it off and let it cool down. I smelt the transmission fluid, and nothing smelt burnt. After about ten minutes, I turned it back on and no lights prompted me for engine service, so I drove home with no further problems. I just want to know what to do and if my car is messed up in any way now.
Thursday, August 14th, 2008 AT 9:40 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would get the transmission inspected and have the line pressures checked, if it is driving fine, hopefully there is no problem, but get it checked to be on the safe side.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008 AT 10:14 PM

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