Gear shift does not engage transmission

1999 FORD CONTOUR
35,000 MILES • 2.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SEAN KIRBY
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The car had a flat tire. When I attempted to move the car the transmission would not engage. I could run through all the gears and nothing at all would happen.I appeared to be an electrical issue.
Jan 25, 2021 at 7:22 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Did this just happen when you got the flat? Also, does the resistance in the shifter feel normal or loose?

Do this: Open the hood and locate the shifter cable on the transmission (See pic 1) and have a helper shift through the gears. Confirm the cable is moving and is attached and moving the shift lever on the transmission.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Jan 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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