Transmission lost all forward gear after stopping at a stop sign

1998 DODGE TRUCK
207,500 MILES • 0.6L • V8 • 4WD
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WILLIAM BARKER
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I was driving came to stop at stop sign when I took off lost all forward gears only goes in reverse.
Dec 20, 2016 at 2:15 PM
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check transmission fluid and then have a transmission professional check it. It sounds like a forward/direct clutch is out or a roller clutch. if you can move in first or low forward then it is a clutch pak out.
Dec 20, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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WILLIAM BARKER
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Only have reverse.
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:14 PM
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Yep the transmission probably needs to be rebuilt.


Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Dec 24, 2016 at 1:58 PM
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