1998 Ford Escort Transmission wouldn't go in reverse

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1998 FORD ESCORT
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

Transmission don't go in reverse

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 AT 12:44 AM

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Usually a sign that the tranny is about to completely fail. Worn or damaged internal clutch or transmission valve body issues may be the case which requires a rebuild of the tranny. I suggest having a transmission shop look at it before choosing to do anything to it.

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