your shift lever bushings are bad, easy fix.
75w90 or 80w90
My jeep wrangler keeps loking in gears
Jeep Wrangler only,
check your shifter bushings, next would be inside the trans at the shift collar.
if it is an auto, you will have slippage even though the fluid has been replaced and filter changed, it will have a hard time shifting and may even be stuck in one gear. For a manual, you will have a very difficult time shifting ( clutch is ok ) downshifting will be almost impossible and you may get permanently stuck in one gear.
80w90
3.07 or 3.73 to 1
If a 2000 Jeep Wrangler suddenly loses power in 5th gear, it might be a problem with the speed sensor on the transmission. This sensor regulates when the Jeep will shift or should shift.
The front axle gear ratio for a 1997 Jeep Wrangler can vary depending on the specific model and options. Common gear ratios for this model include 3.07, 3.55, 3.73, and 4.10. It's important to check the vehicle’s specifications or the build sheet for the exact ratio of a particular Jeep Wrangler.
75w90 or 80w90
Could be 3.07, 3.55, or 3.73
The 4 cylinder models have a gear ratio of 4.10:1