Not move forward and reverse.
Jun 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Why is the car not moving forward and reverse?
2000 FORD EXPEDITION
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The first thing you should check is the transmission fluid level. Does the vehicle make a grinding sound when putting it in park? If so, you can have a broken axle. Here is a guide to help check the fluid level, also check the images below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid
If the fluid level is okay let's run the codes to see if any are stored. Please go over this guide:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Also, there is a chance the transmission filter has come undone from the pump. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid
If the fluid level is okay let's run the codes to see if any are stored. Please go over this guide:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Also, there is a chance the transmission filter has come undone from the pump. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jul 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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