92 Thunderbird

1992 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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STALEYX
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I'm looking to buy a 92 Ford Thunderbird, I was told the reverse does not work. What could be the problem?
Dec 19, 2010 at 8:09 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Drive it in manual low, meaning "1", not drive. If it upshifts to second gear at a normal speed, say 15 - 20 mph, suspect a broken low / reverse band.

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Dec 19, 2010 at 8:20 PM
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STALEYX
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Any other ideas?
Dec 21, 2010 at 3:07 PM
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CARADIODOC
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What happened when you drove it?

If it stays in first gear, the band is not broken and the actuator piston is working. Line pressure goes way up in reverse. I suppose the front pump could be weak but you'll have to connect a gauge to test the pressures.

caradiodoc
Dec 22, 2010 at 9:21 AM
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