broken motor mount
1. Low transmission fluid. Check this first. 2. Old transmission fluid and clogged filter. 3. Worn clutches inside transmission.
there is probably a sensor on the transmission that is either gone bad or become loose.
something is wrong in the transmission. It will have to be diagnosed. You probably have a bad shift solenoid in the tranny.
check harmonic balancer. check harmonic balancer.
It is located inside the Transmission You will have to take the transmission apart it is in the middle of the trany. It would be cheaper to get a new trany.
Check transmission fluid level if full you have an internal trans. problem Check transmission fluid level if full you have an internal trans. problem
In an automatic transmission, there are many bands and fluid valves causing the vehicle to go into the proper gear. Testing the vehicle computer codes may show a problem but most likely a transmission mechanic will have to diagnose the problem.
have you checked the fuses?
If the Contour is a manual transmission, they are the same except for the flywheel. A swap would be straightforward. The real weaknesses in the MTX-75 transmission are the Differential and the shift forks. There are aftermarket available for the differential and upgraded shift forks can be had from Ford for the Focus. The Focus SVT short shifter and an adaptor plate are a nice upgrade too.
sounds like the torque converter is locking up, bring it to a transmission shop.
what would transmission not to shift in to overdrive
Replace your transmission pump or get a new transmission.