Q: 1998 v8 Ford Explorer auto tranny replace tranny? 1998 Ford Explorer

asked by on March 05, 2017

Coolant in tranny fluid...new fluid replaced radiator. Truck shifted when on jacks...only reverse off jacks....no 1 2 3 gear engagement. No codes appear on dash...internal tranny issue most likely?

My car has 150 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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