When putting transmission into forward gears it revs high barely moves

1998 FORD ESCORT
176,987 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JARREDBOY
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Car goes in reverse. But when you put it in overdrive or D or 1 it revs up top 5,000 rpm and barely moved.
May 12, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

Please check the level of the transmission fluid if okay I would try to service the unit. Here is a guide to show you how:

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

If this does not work it sounds like the transmission needs a rebuild. Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
May 14, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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