The linkage that connects the shift lever to the transmission could be out of adjustment or the reverse gear in the transmission itself could be bad. Usually it's the linkage.
my lincoln town car started with not going into park and now it wont go in reverse what is wrong and how do i fix it
Check and see if you have brake lights - If there are no brake lights then your shifter release solenoid will not release the shifter, it will be stuck in park. If this has happened then please check the wiring on the brake light switch which is located on the brake pedal. You will probably find a broken wire.
It needs to be in park or neutral to start. All cars have a "safety" switch which prevents starting in gear.
I have this same problem. A broken shifter box. I will repost a fix as soon asap.
In the car there's a small hole by the shift gears, take cover off, we used a metal nail file To press down, this now lets you shift gears.
If the shifter will not come out of park, check the brake light fuse. The shifter release solenoid uses the brake light switch to unlock the shifter.
Could be your starter.
1994 corvette quit accepting more and more throttle then died and wont crank
you havent turend them off
cuz it wont silly!
junk it try a little wd40
it will drive but when in reverse it wont move