Probably a bad or malfunctioning modulator valve in the transmission. A good shop can tell you with their computer equipment.
my 1997 ford escort wagon 2.0 i put a transmission in it it changes low second but not drive what is the problem
There are 3 solenoids and they are located inside of the transmission.
forget to tell, the car as an automatic transmission
My 1997 would not shift out of first gear, was 'throttle position sensor'.
I found it here. Its the same as my 93 escort 1.9. http://autorepair.about.com/library/images/bl366lib.htm
The shift cable probably needs to be adjusted. Make sure the level of ATF is ample.
put it in neutral and shift it to two wheel drive
Google '97 escort P0112' and take your choice.
1997 escort tranny's are a breed of their own you must replace it with a 1997 transmission.
Check to see if the stop lights are working - shift interlock is the same circuit If they are not working check the stop light fuse. Try turning the key to "on" position without starting vehicle then shift to Neutral to start and then shift to Drive
Put the transmission in the neutral position,then shift the vehicle back in to 2 wheel drive
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