When the transmission is shifted into reverse the engine stalls?

Tiny
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  • 1987 FORD BRONCO
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 189,000 MILES
The vehicle just stopped, so towed it home, replaced the distributor. Started and then when you put it in reverse it turns off.
Sunday, June 4th, 2023 AT 2:28 PM

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Tiny
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It sounds like you have an internal transmission failure. Can I ask if it shut off immediately or does it slowly slow down and then shut off. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automotive-engine-stalling-in-reverse-causes-and-solutions

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Monday, June 5th, 2023 AT 12:57 PM

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