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Tiny
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I'm looking to buy a 92 Ford Thunderbird, I was told the reverse does not work. What could be the problem?
Sunday, December 19th, 2010 AT 8:09 PM

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Tiny
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Drive it in manual low, meaning "1", not drive. If it upshifts to second gear at a normal speed, say 15 - 20 mph, suspect a broken low / reverse band.

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Sunday, December 19th, 2010 AT 8:20 PM
Tiny
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Any other ideas?
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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 3:07 PM
Tiny
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What happened when you drove it?

If it stays in first gear, the band is not broken and the actuator piston is working. Line pressure goes way up in reverse. I suppose the front pump could be weak but you'll have to connect a gauge to test the pressures.

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Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 AT 9:21 AM

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