1999 Lincoln Town Car Unknown problems

1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
64,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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ALANNASSER
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Hey guys my name is Alan , I have a couple problems with my 99 Lincoln Town car , the first one is that when I try to change gear , for example when I try to change from reverse to drive I have to wait a second other wise it will just kick forward , the second problem is that i've noticed a big difference on the power that it gives recently it used to have a good amount of power when you press on the gas but now there is a lack of power even when it's on park it still shakes , I know it's old but I try to take care of it as much as I can , I hope yall can help me out , thanks and take care .
Jun 13, 2015 at 2:45 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Shaking is the classic symptom of a misfire. The Check Engine light should be on, and there should be a diagnostic fault code to indicate which cylinder is responsible. Spark plugs and wires are the place to start.
Jun 13, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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ALANNASSER
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Thanks a lot , but what about the changing gear problems .
Jun 14, 2015 at 7:08 AM
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CARADIODOC
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"when I try to change from reverse to drive I have to wait a second other wise it will just kick forward"

I don't know what "kick forward" means. It can take a second to go into a gear, so I'm assuming you're seeing it take longer than normal. That can be expected if the engine is idling slower than normal due to a misfire. I would take care of the misfire first, then look into the transmission if it's still not acting normally.
Jun 14, 2015 at 1:03 PM
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ALANNASSER
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By kick I meant it will spin even if you give it a little gas , but I will try to take care of the misfire problem first and then Ill see what I could do , you guys been a great help , take care .
Jun 15, 2015 at 3:22 AM
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