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Transmission not shifting

Tiny
FORDS4LIFE
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  • 2005 FORD FALCON
  • 195,000 MILES
Hey mate, my 2005 ford falcon(with 195000 kms) has a automatic with triptronic, I've had it for a year now, when I used the triptronic, I had accidently downshifted to first gear from second at about 20 kmph and the car transmission would make a thud, and the car would engine brake slightly, the revs wont go up by much, but im more worried about the transmission. I've done this about 8 times the other day using the triptronic. However ive tested the car in auto mode and the gear changes seemed fine.

if any damage is done, is it serious damage as in the transmission will break or something, or its minor damage like slight wear?

Much appreciated :)
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 AT 11:32 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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The only way to find out is to bring it to a transmission shop and have it further diagnosed
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 AT 12:17 AM
Tiny
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Normally not a real problem, the transmission will only down shift if the internal pressures and speed sensors are in the correct range, with that said, try not to over do it, as the shock loading will eventually cause some damage.
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Monday, March 26th, 2012 AT 9:40 AM
Tiny
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  • 2001 FORD FALCON
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Yes, I am a girl who knows very little about cars. Please help me My husband's car won't shift into gears. I start the car and it's stuck in R but wont move no matter what gear I put it into. I give it gas and it just sits there and rev's. Help What do I need to do? I am worried about telling him.
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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This could be a tough one to fix. However, check the simple things first. Make sure the trans fluid is clean and full. If it is, check to see if the transmission linkage is attached and working properly. You will need a helper to check that. If they are both okay and there are no check engine lights on, you may need to contact a tech to scan things for you.
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is this a manual transmission on or a automatic?
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi, it's an automatic. The gear stick now feels a bit loose also. He has had lights that stay on the dash for about a month now. Orange with a lightening.
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Just to add to this one. Do what Joe said to check. But the first shifter is loose and wobbling you may have a problem with that shift bowl that the shift arm goes into. Also check the shift linkage or cable at the base of the steering column it may have come off there. Good luck we hope this will help you fix your car.
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
BOOMERANG
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I have built a Ford Falcon 1998 into a 1954 Ute and I had to cut and modify the curved gear linkage on the gear box side, but now that I have completed the job when I put the car in what I believe is drive it does not change gears at all. I tried to adjust the linkage as best as I could but I could not get park after that. What is the best way to remedy the problem?
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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We only deal with direct fit parts. As far as this, when you modified the linkage, it sounds like it isn't long enough to reach park. When you change angles on the linkage, you also change the distance it travels.
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks makes sense!
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know how things work out for you.
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Still drives ok seems to be changing gears just wont let me switch back to economy mode when I jumped in the car sat morning the power light was on the dash board I flicked the switch on the auto panel & it wouldnot go back to economy mode
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Australian buit falcon?
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes 1994 ed falcon sedan
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Have you checked that switch is ok, it just may be faulty, check this first.
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Transmission problem
2000 Ford Falcon 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

wHY WOULD MY TRANSMISHON BE STUCK IN 1ST GEAR WHEN ALL OIL LVLS R OK
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 12:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi there,

This will be an internal problem may be with a shift solenoid, I would get a scan first as this may pick up an electrical problem in the transmission, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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