1995 Lincoln Town Car Please Help

Tiny
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1995 Lincoln Town Car V8 Two Wheel Drive 130000 miles

Okay I have a 95 lincoln towncar. When I put the car in reverse nothing happens as if the car is in neutral. Everything else works fine. What could this be. Please help
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 AT 11:52 PM

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Tiny
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IS the fluid level good for the transmission? If so it will need troubleshooting. I would first look at the trouble codes that are listed in the computer for the transmission first.
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008 AT 5:08 AM
Tiny
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Okay update I actually the reverse lights to come on so I got excited thinking the car might actually go in reverse but to my surprise the car went forward. What is going on?
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008 AT 5:24 AM
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My guess is there is a problem with the prndl switch. The car doesn't know what gear it's in.

Any codes?
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Friday, November 7th, 2008 AT 4:47 AM

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