Why does Transmission goes out of gear when i stop?

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Why does Transmission goes out of gear when i stop?

A 1998 Ford Tarus. The transmission goes out of gear when i stop. Have to put in park then change back to drive for it to take gear. Have Change Transmission filter.

2006-11-05 09:52:10 · 3 answers · asked by Curtis U 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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The linkage might be out of adjustment. The engine/transmission moving a tiny bit forward when you stop, and then settling back could be enough to kick it out of gear.

2006-11-05 09:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

SOunds like a solenoid is weak, and can't hold its position.

2006-11-05 17:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

its slipping gears, your gonna need to have it rebuilt, or get a new tranny, it will only get worse

2006-11-05 17:54:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋