there are several serious internal mechanical failures that can cause this.
The only one that might be repairable from outside is low fluid.
Otherwise a knowledgeable person will need to check it.
When climbing a steep incline. The automatic transmission will always try to engage a high gear.
transmission won't engage when you push the button on john deer 155c automatic
My 2001 hyundai accent has no reverse
One thing that can cause this is a slipping automatic transmission. The clutches do not engage at first letting the engine run free, then they engage suddenly producing a slam or jerk. This will quickly destroy a transmission.
Yes. All automatic transmissions have a hydraulic pump to engage the gears. Saturns are no different in that regard.
because that is just the type of car that does that.
For cars that have an automatic transmission, overdrive lockout turned 'off' (overdrive will engage), is the default option.
Overdrive is the normally allowed position in a Ford Explorer automatic transmission , once the vehicle speed is fast enough ( my Ford Explorer is 50 MPH ) the automatic transmission will automatically shift into overdrive
Check the fluid. If full, take it to the trans shop.
Only two. Accelerator (gas) and Brake. There MAY be a third "pedal" lever which would engage the emergency brake -- typically on the far right, against the wall. If this is the case, there will not be a hand brake.
Automatic door locks engage on the 2003 Ford Explorer for safety.
The torque converter and clutch are the point where the engine and the transmission engage.