First check the transmission linkage and make sure it is actually clicking into gears. If not, it may need to be re-adjusted. Next, your transmission may be in "limp home mode" which is popular with those transmissions. There are 2 speed sensors in your transmission, an input and an output. These tell the transmission what speed the engine is running and tells the transmission when to shift. They run about $17 each. Make sure to pick up a deep dish socket to fit them as well. Other than that, you may have more serious problems and you should take it to a shop. Hope this helps!
You need to have t h e transmission computer checked for codes.
try the shift sensor on the side of tranny
The most common reason for a transmission not to shift properly is low transmission fluid. Make sure the transmission fluid is up to the full mark.
may be your vacuum modulator on your transmission or could be a straight up bad transmission. i ended up replacing mine for that same reason
Automatic transmission? 2 vehicle will shift only from 1st to 2nd gear 3 vehicle will shift from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear 4 vehicle will shift from 1st to 2nd to 3rd to 4th gear
yes it does you don't need to be in 2nd gear anyways in a crown Victoria yes it does you don't need to be in 2nd gear anyways in a crown Victoria yes it does you don't need to be in 2nd gear anyways in a crown Victoria
fluids are fine, no codes, and it wont shift past 2nd gear. any help?
Take it to a trusted transmission expert ASAP. You have a serious transmission problem. Continuing to drive the car may do irreparable damage.
In a manual transmission between the gears. If one fails it will make it very difficult or impossible to shift in to the lower gear, i.e. if the 2nd gear synchronizer goes out you cant shift from 3rd to 2nd gear
you have burnt out the 3rd. gear and overdrive. you will have to have it rebuilt or replaced.
Chances are good your transmission is toast. Time for a new one or a rebuild.
D3 means that the vehicle transmission will shift through 3 forward gears (low gear/2nd gear/high gear). D2 indicates only low gear & second gear. Your vehicle will NOT shift into OverDrive unless the transmission is in D3 position.