The car is not actually in reverse, it only looks so because the linkage between your transmission and the shift lever is broken or stretched. Most likely the tranmission is fine, but the linkage will need to be looked at or replaced.
Same as forward but... Backwards
Shift linkages not put in the correct spots.
Yes it does. And better forward gear ratios
no
blown reverse seals
If your car moves forward when the gear selector is in reverse, it could indicate a serious issue, such as a malfunctioning transmission or a problem with the gear linkage. The reverse gear might not be engaging properly, allowing the car to move forward instead. It's essential to have your vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic to diagnose and fix the issue, as it can lead to dangerous driving conditions.
do you have all forward gears? if yes, you have broken reverse gear (one turning the spin into reverse) in the transmission, if you miss also some forward gears it shifts rough, tranny is to be rebuilt... either way it's expensive fix
Sounds like it is not really in reverse-check trans to see what gear it's really in.
only automatic transmissions, manuals have their forward and reverse gear selections
shift into reverse gear
Your gear linkage is offset!! Or you are on a steep down hill
A reverse idler gear in a manual transmission. It converts the reverse gears turning direction into the outputshaft to reverse its direction. The transmission can not spin clockwise when the reverse idler is engaged thus it only spins backwards not forward.