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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / December 2007Tranny problems
I have a 2003 Explorer (4x4 V8 NBX) with an automatic transmission and about $60k miles. Recently, when shifting from Drive (D) to Park (P) the gear shift lever gets stuck in Reverse (R). I have to jiggle the lever to get into Park. When I park after backing up (going from R to P only) the transmission shifts smoothly. Before I go to the mechanic, can anyone shed some light on possible reasons/problems? Thanks in advance. > I have a 2003 Explorer (4x4 V8 NBX) with an automatic transmission and > about $60k miles. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Thanks in advance. This is a longshot, but on my '91 it was having trouble shifting downward (to 1st or 2nd). There is a little "boot" covering the end of the cable where it connects to the transmission. It was full of dried mud. I sprayed it with water and it's been fine ever since. Yours seems to be sticking going the other way but it might be worth a look. If your transmission is actually going into the gear you chose it might just be the indicator that shows what gear you are in. Is it actually in P when it says R? Look for this recent post on the subject: From: "Mikepier" <mikepier@optonline.net> Subject: 99 gear shift indicator thumbwheel adjuster not working Date: Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:04 AM How about the plastic bushings on the shaft from the lever down the steering column? Do you have a lot of up and down play in the shift lever as if it was not bolted down to the steering column? >> I have a 2003 Explorer (4x4 V8 NBX) with an automatic transmission and >> about $60k miles. [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Subject: 99 gear shift indicator thumbwheel adjuster not working > Date: Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:04 AM > If your transmission is actually going into the gear you chose it might just > be the indicator that shows what gear you are in. Is it actually in P when > it says R? Thanks for the input so far. To answer your question, the transmission is not going into park, but getting hung in reverse. If I take my foot off the brake the truck will most assuredly begin backing up. I wish it were just the console display. |
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