Shifted the transmission into drive it would not go?

2013 FORD ESCAPE
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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C.CLAXTON8691
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I have the vehicle listed above that shut off on me at a stop light. I restarted the car and when I put the car in drive it wouldn't go. I got the car parked and put it in reverse and it would go in reverse and then it started to go in drive but now it won't pull. Transmission not in park also showed on the dash. Any ideas on what's wrong with it?
Apr 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Yes, can I ask if the other gears show up in on the dash when selected? If not, I have seen the gear range sensor go out and cause this issue, here are the locations so and can swap it out. Also, we should run the codes to see if any are stored.

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

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Apr 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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