Transmission issues

150 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHANNONSPELL
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Why does my SUV go forward when dash indicator reads reverse?
Dec 21, 2017 at 2:06 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon my name is Roy and I will assist.

There is a quadrant string that goes from the column to the cluster that shows the gear selection.

Let me see if I can get a picture for you.

Roy
Dec 21, 2017 at 2:58 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Can you verify your vehicle? I see no listing for a Escape for 1998.

Roy
Dec 21, 2017 at 3:00 AM
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SHANNONSPELL
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So sorry it is a 98 explorer
Dec 24, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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SHANNONSPELL
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Also I've bought a01 explorer with the same size engine, will the transmission's swap out?
Dec 24, 2017 at 12:44 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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ok thanks for the update.

Do they both have the same engine size??
Are they both 4 wheel drive??

Dec 24, 2017 at 7:54 PM
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SHANNONSPELL
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Yes same size moters,2 wheel drive on both
Dec 26, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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SHANNONSPELL
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Both are 2 wheel drive with same size engine. 4.0 jiiter
Dec 26, 2017 at 7:26 PM
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