1994 Ford Taurus No Reverse

1994 FORD TAURUS
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SDRYE
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i have 94 ford tauras with 130000 miles
the trans will shift into drive if you rev the engine a little high and then rus through the gears fine but it will not go into reverse you can hear it shift into reverse but it wont move
i just bought the car for 400.00 everything else is perfect on it paint interior everything just thought you might have an idea
Feb 24, 2007 at 9:38 AM
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CHEVY22
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i would check the fluid for being low and or caontaminated , fill to proper level if it is low , if it isnt low your problem is going to be internal

also the fluid is checked with the car running

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jim
Feb 24, 2007 at 9:45 AM
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SDRYE
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we changed the filter and fluid it helped a little but nothing in reverse we thought it might be the torqe converter
Feb 24, 2007 at 10:13 AM
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CHEVY22
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most likely burned clutches or rev band , sorry to hear that , find yourself a good shop that has a good warranty

good luck

thanks
jim
Feb 24, 2007 at 10:19 AM
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SDRYE
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las t question does that mean a rebuild
if so no big deal ithink if i have to i still didnt get hurt on the deal
Feb 24, 2007 at 11:35 AM
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CHEVY22
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unfortunately yes , and it sounds like you picked up the car cheap , beroe you do a rebuild i would check prices on a reman unit from ford , you would be surprised at the difference in the overhaul unit and the reman , most of the time within 200 bucks and a better warranty nationwide , just some food for thought

thanks, jim

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Feb 24, 2007 at 11:43 AM

Suggested Repair

Check transmission fluid level with the engine running and top it off if low. If a fluid and filter service does not restore reverse, the problem is likely internal (burned clutches or reverse band) and needs a rebuild or a remanufactured transmission from Ford, compared for price and warranty.

Conversation Summary

A 1994 Ford Taurus with about 130,000 miles will move through the forward gears if the engine is revved, but it will not move in reverse even though a shift can be heard. The expert advised checking fluid level with the engine running and topping it off if low. After a fluid and filter change helped only slightly, the expert said burned clutches or the reverse band were most likely, so a rebuild or a Ford remanufactured unit with a nationwide warranty should be priced before repair.

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