Transmission not working

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RAGS515
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  • 2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
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  • 125,000 MILES
Quit moving. Was driving it then it started acting like it wouldn't pull. Coasted into a parking lot and stopped. Now it won't move. Can move shifter (automatic) but it won't engage a gear (forward or reverse) so can't drive it. While sitting in the parking lot trying to get it in gear the motor seemed sluggish. Sorry, not sure how else to say it. Any ideas?
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Friday, March 11th, 2011 AT 6:46 AM

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Tiny
FACTORYJACK
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If when in gear, the engine accelerates(revs) like it is in park or neutral, it sounds like a transmission concern. Have you checked the transmission fluid, running in park? Verify that the level is full, and also take a sniff. If it smells burnt, and is off color(brown), it could indicate an internal problem.

This guide can help

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Friday, March 11th, 2011 AT 7:07 AM
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I had this problem and had to replace the transmission I used this video helped, amazing.

https://youtu.be/3vJAojsrfuU

I love this site.
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Saturday, November 9th, 2019 AT 3:44 PM
Tiny
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My vehicle was making a jerking sound when I put the car in reverse gear in the morning and then later that day when I would put it in drive and then the next day it made a poping, loud noise and the vehicle would not drive any further.

I have taken it to a reconditioned transmission repair shop and the gentlemen said it was my gear box.

I have been trying to get an estimate from the gentleman but seems to be stalling and not returning calls when saying he will.

Could u give me an idea what may be wrong with my vehicle.
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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Hi there,

Auto transmissions are very complex items, you really have to dismantle the box first before you can give a quote, you may be better off asking for a price on a change over transmission fitted, this he should be able to quote with out a problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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2000 Mercury Mountaineer 6 cyl Automatic 102000 miles

Over the last couple of days my moutaineer has reluctuntly shifted gears and today, payday, after a cashed my check as I was leaving it stopped right in the middle of the street I restarted it 3 times and it just stalled there finally I put it in reverse and pulled over to the curb looked throug the owners manual about 20 minutes later I started it up again it worked fine again but 5 minuets later at a traffic light when I tried to hit the accelorator it stalled and went to about 5000 rpms and finally shifted and went up to 30mph luckly I was close and happend to make it home PLEASE HELP!
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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If the check engine light is comming on, have the codes read, sounds like a shift solinoid, tcc lock up.
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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The check engine light is not on
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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Have the suv scanned anyway, check for any "freeze frame data" could be a bad tranny as well. There is a tech bulliten for low line pressure, could be your problem.
4r44e/4r55e/5r44e/5r55e - low line pressure at wot - dtc p0732, p0733, p1762
technical service bulletin
reference number(s): 03-22-10, Ã date of issue:Ã november 10, 2003
ford: 1995-2001 explorer; 1995-2002 ranger; 1996-97 aerostar; 2000-2002 explorer sport; 2001-2002 explorer sport trac mercury:1997-2001 mountaineer
superceded bulletin(s): 03-11-9, Ã date of issue:Ã june 9, 2003, 02-13-8, Ã date of issue:Ã july 8, 2002, 02-08-2, Ã date of issue:Ã april 29, 2002 related ref number(s): 02-13-8, 02-8-2, 03-11-9, 03-22-10
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note: this article supersedes tsb's 03-11-9, 02-13-8 and 02-08-2 to update the model coverage.
Transmission - 4r44e - 4r55e - 5r44e - 5r55e - low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot) - possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 - vehicles built before 12/1/2001
issue
some vehicles built prior to 12/1/2001 may exhibit the following shift and engagement conditions:
à   no 2nd gear
à   no 3rd gear
à   no engine braking in manual 1st.
Out of specification pressures controlled by the transmission main control valve body separator plate may be the cause.
Action
verify the condition, the main control valve body separator plate may need to be updated to the latest level. Refer to the following service procedure for details.
Service procedure
caution:a new separator 7z490 must be used when installing the special service kit 7m203 or additional transmission damage may occur. Refer to the parts application chart in this article for correct separator plate part listing.4r44e/4r55e/5r44e/5r55e - low line pressure at wot - dtc p0732, p0733, .
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note: this article does not apply to any other conditions or components that may cause similar symptoms and is only written to cover these specific conditions.
Note: an in-line service filter is not required to be added or replaced for this tsb.
1. Verify that one or more of the following conditions exist.
à   low line pressure while in drive at wot
à   no 2nd and/or no 3rd gear
à   no engine braking in manual 1st
à   dtc p0732, p0733 or p1762 2. Install kit (3l5z-7m203-ja) to update the main control valve body assembly, refer to the installation procedures found in the kit. 3. Reinstall the main control by continuing to follow the installation steps listed in the workshop manual, in-vehicle service, main control valve body. 4. After completing the procedure, verify the condition has been corrected. 5. Clear all dtcs.
Parts information
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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I was driving home about a week ago and my truck just started saying transmission overheated I stop and it went off the next day I changed the spark plugs and 2 were covered in oil but it seemed tk be running better but now a week later it has started slipping
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Spark plugs for trans overheating?

There is a temp sensor in the trans that monitors temp of the fluid. If the cooler is clogged, it will cause this issue. The fact that it is slipping means there is damage to the clutches.

Roy
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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I have a 98 Mountaineer/automatic/AWD that will not engage the wheels when the shifter is engaged into forward or reverse gears. It gave me no warning i.E. Occasionally refusing to go in gear or grinding sounds, etc. It just quit moving without any warning. It makes grinding soulnds when I try to put the shifter back into Park position after attempting to shift into Forward or Reverse gears. I am thinking that it must be a problem inside the transfer case, since there is absolutely no movement of the vehicle in any gear position. Thanks in advance for any advice on what the problem might be.
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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IF you feel the transfer case is the problem, check to make sure the 4wd actuator is working properly. Remove it and check for operation.
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