Changing to drive while still rolling back some

163,000 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CASMIHOK
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I just took my vehicle for a ride after a lot of fun issues! Lol, I learned a lot - thank you for all your guys' help.

Anyway, she's running well! I turned around in a long farm driveway, as I was reversing another car started coming towards me going 20 mph+ over the limit. They weren't slowing down so I had to move quickly, I had my foot on the brake but unfortunately I still was moving backward some. These sort of things really bother me, because I love my car and I like to take really good care of it.

I know it's really unhealthy for a transmission to switch gears while moving, what damage is done if any at all in such a situation? I mean I really barely moved back, obviously very slowly. Always interested in information, thank you
Jan 27, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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STEVE W.
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I wouldn't make a habit of it as that transmission isn't really rugged but it shouldn't do any damage as long as you are not going much over a walking speed.
Jan 27, 2020 at 6:28 AM
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CASMIHOK
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No sir not a habit just did it because I didn't want to get hit by the car speeding. Just wanted to see how likely it is to be damaged. Thank you
Jan 27, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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