1995 Ford Explorer No Drive or Reverse

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JMAN16165
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1995 Ford Explorer, 225000 miles, 2 wheel drive I think. Anyway for some reason my car won't reverse for some reason and I cant put it in drive cuz it wont move either. So is there any way I can fix it???? How much is this gonna cost too?? I live in North carolina and is there a good place I could get it fixed?
Apr 29, 2006 at 8:41 AM
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LOSONE
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With that many miles it sounds like you have a major transmission problem. With that vehicle the 1st problem is reverse and then the rest goes. No idea where to take it except it is about $1500 to $2000 to have it fixed at Mississippi prices. Good luck
May 1, 2006 at 6:57 AM

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Have the transmission inspected and repaired or rebuilt. The expert attributes no reverse and no drive to a major transmission failure and estimates about $1500 to $2000, noting that reverse often fails first on this vehicle.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1995 Ford Explorer with about 225,000 miles reports that it will not move in reverse or drive and asks about repair options, cost, and shops in North Carolina. The expert says high mileage points to a major transmission problem, with reverse typically failing first, and estimates $1500 to $2000 based on Mississippi prices, without naming a local shop.

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