Because your transmission is broken.
When a car wont go into gear(s) there is something wrong with the linkage, the transmission control system ( electronics on some newer vehicles ), the clutch or the the transmission itself.
Gear up then
why reverse wont go in on 2004 town car
your transmission is burned out, the 1st and reverse clutches are worn out
Shift linkages not put in the correct spots.
I put into drive or try reverse and theshifter won't go into gear.
Automatic or manual trans? What am I missing here? Explain! If it is stuck in 3rd gear then it is obvious that it can't go in reverse.
Yes, You just have to select reverse gear before letting go the clutch.
answer gottransmission.com rebuilt trans if your planning to keep your car,just search how to install then you gain years
You have to change the gear. It won't do it by itself.
my 96 lincolntown car wont go in gear and the abs system light comes on
There's probably something wrong with the reverse gear. Have it checked by a mechanic then see how much it would cost to repair it.
For the Reverse problem, you could have low transmission fluid, or a bad transmission. For starting in drive, just about every modern car will not start when the transmission is in gear. They will only start in Park or Neutral. This is a safety feature to prevent the car from taking off into someone or something when started.