Will not not shift into any gear after second

1989 MERCURY MARQUIS
11,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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LINALTICKLES
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My car will go in reverse, first and second gear perfectly but when it comes to any gear after that it does not seem to happen. I am getting a huge rev like I am in neutral. I have changed out my speed sensor and it still doing the same thing can anyone help?
Feb 2, 2018 at 4:29 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Hello again,

unfortunately, that is an internal failure in the transmission itself. when it neutrals out like that, it is either a clutch or piston failure internally.

Roy
Feb 2, 2018 at 4:35 AM
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LINALTICKLES
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oh wow, so what is the best thing to do in repairing it or would it be a waste of time and just get a new one?
Feb 2, 2018 at 4:36 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you could either have it rebuilt or replace it with a used unit. the used one would be a lot cheaper.

Roy
Feb 2, 2018 at 4:37 AM
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thanks.
Feb 2, 2018 at 4:38 AM
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You are welcome.

Roy
Feb 2, 2018 at 4:39 AM
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