No reverse jatco auto

The Ford has some links to VW systems, like the Galaxy is the same as the VW Sharan. This particular VW I have quoted will not go into reverse if the reversing/backup light is faulty. Check that by checking the bulbs, fuse and switch.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=owner%27s+manual+for+my+2004+Freelander+&_sacat=0&_odkw=owner%27s+manual+for+my+2004+Freelander+TD4+auto+3+door&_fspt=1&_osacat=0&satitle=owner%27s+manual+for+my+2004+Freelander+TD4+auto+3+door&_mPrRngCbx=1 Here's a link to a manual.

possible shift solinoid failure (overdrive shift solinoid)

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i would check teh trans fluid level first ,start engine ,handbrake on and chock drive wheels all four of them then put in reverse and check the fluid level ,if low top up with ATF dextron transmission oil

need to change the auto g/box solonoid.

If you need the overhaul book for the automatic transmission for this car, then it would be wise to download it from ATSG or Transtar industries, it costs around 16 US dollars, and has all the info you need. The type of transmission in the car is a Jatco 506E, used also in Jaguar and Mazda.
You could try your local library, but i doubt they would have it, as this is really specialist stuff.
Hope this helps

Yes, the rear diff is fcuked. It is a common fault on these models. I have a 1.8 2000 model and have now removed the rear prop. This now gives me a perfectly quiet drive, more mpg and frankly not worth getting fixed unless you really need to have 4wd. It is very common for owners to do this. Apparantly after 2001 threy used different diffs (JATCO) which are more heavy duty and don't wear out as fast!

Your gearbox needs to be replaced if its auto.

YOUR GEARBOX IS CALLED A JATCO AND THE PROBLEM SOUNDS LIKE A STICKY SOLENOID ON THE VALVE BODY CONTACT ASHCROFT TRANSMISSIONS WHO I WORK FOR 01582496040 WWW.ASHCROFT-TRANSMISSIONS.CO.UK WE ARE NO 1 LANDROVER GEARBOX REFRESHERS WORLDWIDE AND WILL ADVISE YOU ON WHAT TO DO. LANDROVER DO LIKE TO CHARGE OVER THE TOP PRICES AND YOUR ADVISED TO GO ELSE WERE AS THERE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS PRETTY BAD TOO. HOPE THIS HELPS. SIMON