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1996 FORD ESCORT
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BMURRELL
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why would my car stop while driving it; engine runs, but it won't go into gear
Dec 12, 2010 at 9:55 PM
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When you select drive is there any hint or motion? any noises and does the speedo still show speed with power on in gear?

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 14, 2010 at 9:45 PM
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BMURRELL
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no to all of the above
Dec 15, 2010 at 12:11 AM
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This will possibly be a failed pump, torque converter or a stuck valve in the vale body, you can check the pump by removing the cooler lines and running in gear, place lines in a bucket, is ther any fluid flow, it should flow at a reasonable rate.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 15, 2010 at 1:39 AM
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