1999 ford explorer has no forward gears but has reverse and park

Asked by Daphne Nov 11, 2014 at 12:35 AM about the 1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr Limited 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Check you transmission fluid level. If it's low fill it to the recommended level, then look for a leak. If the fluid is full and red like cherry Kool-aid then it's ok. If it's brown and smells burnt your transmission is probably toast.

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Your showing all the classic signs of a transmission that has shed its mortal coil.

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