Transmission slow to go into reverse on 97 ford contour

1997 FORD CONTOUR
150,000 MILES
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WENDEL ERETH
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I have to wait a little before it goes into reverse.Once it's in it seems ok
Jan 20, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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FIXITMR
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how long a wait? if you gas it a little does it go in faster?
Jan 20, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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WENDEL ERETH
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yes,if I rev it a bit,it goes into reverse right away
Jan 20, 2012 at 4:55 PM
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FIXITMR
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does it matter if it's hot or cold?
Jan 20, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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WENDEL ERETH
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Works good when cold
Jan 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Get the line pressures checked as a starting point, get it done hot & cold, start here.
Jan 20, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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FIXITMR
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i'll tell you a secret those transmissions are mostly trash. TOO many ford transmissions are trash if you ask me. buy another brand of car. do reseaerch on internet before you do.
Jan 20, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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