1995 Dodge Caravan Lost Gear?

197,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MLAG55
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I was driving my 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan on the highway at 70 mph with the cruise control on when suddenly the car lurched, the rpms went to 5000+ and the speed slowed to 60 mph. I disenaged the cruise control and slowed down. The car ran fine at slower speeds but I couldn't get it to go past 60 mph. The transmission fluid level was fine. Since I was 150 miles away from home at the end of a 6,000 mile vacation, I limped home at 45-50 mph. I've come to the conclusion that I lost the top gear.

With 197,000 miles on the vehicle, I don't want to sink a lot of money into it. What do you think the problem is and what do you recommend I do?
Jun 6, 2008 at 4:30 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check fuses check for codes most common is the tranny solenoid pack mounted on the side of the tranny and also the input and out put sensors codes will help you pin point troubled area


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Jun 6, 2008 at 11:24 PM
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