Dodge Stratus Transmission Drive

Why Is It Taking Several Seconds For Transmission To Engage When Put Into Drive

I Have A 02 Dodge Stratus And I Live Where It's Cold. I Can Hear A Crackle/popping Noise Coming From The Front Of My Car Usually When...

Engine Light Came On Seconds Before I Discovered I Could Not Shift From 1st To 2nd Gear. Put Into Neutrel At Red Light...shift Into Drive...

One Day Drives Next Start Goes Into Gear But Won't Drive Tons Of Possibilities Ranging From 200.00 To 2500.00 Need Honest Practical Advise...