Transmission is slipping in reverse

2004 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
170,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLIFTON BERNARD
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It is slipping in reverse but has no problem going in drive.
Jan 31, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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STRAILER
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The first thing we should check the fluid level and if okay lets service the transmission. this guide will help us get started. Do you have a check engine light on? If so these guides will help us:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

and

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.

Feb 1, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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