Automatic transmission not shifting gears

Automatic transmission not wanting to shift on it's own. I have to downshift in order to get it to shift fist.

Anonymous Aug 25, 2013

What could be causing my transmission to be doing this?
Anonymous Aug 25, 2013

1998 Montero Sport 1998 Montero Sport

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You may have low fluid levels or a vacuum leak. It might be a good idea to have a respectable mechanic (transmission) person diagnose the problem as soon as possible.

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Phil Lovisek

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Posted on Oct 27, 2008

SOURCE: Automatic Gear Shifter Light Burned Out

You shifter indicator bulb (194 bulb number) has burned out. Pretty easy and cheap fix. The top of the indicator has to be removed/lifted up and teh bulb needs to be replaced.

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 29, 2008

SOURCE: Automatic transmission problem

Is this car a six or eight cylinder?
If the car has a kickdown cable check the adjustment.

240cpa

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Posted on Dec 27, 2008

SOURCE: transmission

With the vehicle on level ground and the engine on, check the transmission fluid level - you need to drive the vehicle a few minutes to warm up the fluid. If the fluid is low, add some fluid slowly and then recheck it. It's easy to get too much fluid in the transmission. Have you noticed any pink stains under the vehicle after moving it from a parking space? If the fluid level is okay, then a sensor could be to blame. If the fluid on the dipstick is dark and not bright pink, it probably needs to be changed. Check the service interval in the owner's manual for the mileage/age that the fluid needs to be changes.

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 27, 2009

SOURCE: Ford Escape Automatic Only Goes Into 1st Gear Manually

it sound like you have a vacum leak or your shifter cable may need adjusted

Anonymous

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Posted on Nov 04, 2009

SOURCE: Automatic transmission won't shift into drive

Check automatic transmission fluid using dipstick, if fluid is low the automatic g/box tend not to shift properly. If the fluid level is fine you probably have an internal gearbox problem or a sensor problem (see a mechanic).

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