Transmission issue If you press the gas, it just revs the engine

2000 FORD WINDSTAR
215,299 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Transmission shifts into gear but won't pull any faster than an idle pace. If you press the gas, it just revs the engine. changed filter and fluid yesterday.
Apr 10, 2022 at 1:38 PM
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Is the check engine light on? If so, this guide can help us get the codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Also, what did the fluid look like was it burnt? If so the transmission may be worn out or the fluid pump is bad. Here is how to change the transmission out and the fluid pump if the fluid is okay. Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Apr 11, 2022 at 9:51 AM
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