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No reverse?

Tiny
BIG RED78
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  • 2000 FORD EXPLORER
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What is it? Nut if you pick up the wheels off the ground it well turn a little.
Monday, September 23rd, 2019 AT 11:23 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

Reverse has no electronics involved in the application. If you do not have reverse, you have an internal failure in the unit.

It will have to be removed and inspected for the failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Do you have any codes set? It sounds like you may have a gear range sensor that is out but to be sure lets run down these guides to help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down these guides and report back.

When was the last time you changed the fluid and filter?

Roy
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 AT 5:27 AM
Tiny
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I was backing out of my parking space at work when I heard a loud pop. I got out to check for whatever it was I ran over, but nothing was there. I backed out and drove my truck home with no problem. Ten minutes later, when I tried to back out of my garage, the truck would not go into reverse. It drives fine and the other gears shift smoothly. One mechanic said the transmission isnt the problem, I need a complete rear end/drive axle (?). Another mechanic said I need to have the transmission rebuilt. Which is more likely? And is a 7 yr old truck with such high mileage worth the repair?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:42 AM (Merged)
Tiny
MERLIN2021
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More likly the tranny, if it goes in drive and moves, the rear axle, thu it might need work, isnt the reason for lost reverse! Rebuilding transmissions today runs 2-3 thousand dollars. You call, you know the history.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:42 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Transmission problem
2000 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I put the transmission in reverse and its the same as neutral. All other gears work. There were no preceding incidents it just happened
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:42 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the following: fluid level, shift linkage, low line control pressure, filter assembly (plugged), valve body (sticking valves), incorrectly tightened valve body bolts (cross-leaks), low-reverse servo (damaged), pump assembly, low-reverse clutch and low-reverse clutch band.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:42 AM (Merged)
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Transmission problem
2000 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

my ford explorer 2000 just stop goin backward, when I put it on reverse, it goes forward but everything else is ok with it, it just won't go backward, please help me, what can it be, I hope that I dont have to get a new transmission
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:42 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? THere is a transmission control module (TCM) on the transmission. Its own computer that could be causing this. However, it will usually set a code.

Let me know.
Joe
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:42 AM (Merged)
Tiny
SUGARBABYGURL_20
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No the engine light didnt come on but the overdrive light came on
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:42 AM (Merged)
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KINGMIKE213
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For some reason my explorer wont reverse, it shifts into all of the other gears fine, it also shifts into reverse but when I hit the accelerator I only get engine reving. All in all the car wont budge, its been a serious hassle with parking, u-turns, etc. I was told if could be the lever arm but it seems to be in place. Thanks for any advice
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Honestly, it could be a linkage issue; however, if all the other gears work properly, there is a slim chance that is the problem. Did this happen all at once?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
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Yea, I woke up and tried to back out of a parking spot and it just wasnt working. There wasnt ever a problem with a reverse prior to this situation. Im hoping I wont need a transmission replacement
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
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Something tells me it is the low reverse band. It may have broken.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
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Ok, thanks, would you happen to know about how much those cost?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The part should be under 100.00, but the trans needs removed and torn down to replace it. Since I'm not there, have a trans tech double check it before recommending they just jump into it.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
TAZZMANIAC2303
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1999 Ford Explorer

hi there, a friend of ours has a 1999 ford explorer. The vehicle move in drive but does not move in reverse. Is it a transmission problem or can it be something else?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Chances are there is a problem within the valve body in the transmission. The clutch pack for first gear is the same one used for reverse. If it is going into drive but not reverse, my first guess is the valve body.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:44 AM (Merged)
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No reverse large clunk when ii originally put it in reverse then nothing. I had the fluid and filter replaced and the neutral safety switch. Found two small cylindrical bearings in the pan. Does it need a complete rebuild?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi there,

You do have to get this transmission stripped down, not sure what the bits are that you found but it will not be good news, best get it seen to and do not drive in forward as metal particles will be deposited around the transmission causing further damage if left to long.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
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ZACFRY
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This explorer does not have reverse I was thinking maybe filter and fluid but im also thinking that maybe the transmission is going what do you think
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 AT 8:45 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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There is no question about it, this is a transmission issue. If you can get someone in there to rebuild it that would correct the issue. When the reverse goes out it is because that drum is bad. However this is not an easy task to tackle because it requires getting in to the transmission. Hope this helps.
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