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Search Auto Parts Search lost all gears while driving down the road in 91 ford escort wagon Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Transmission Problems cdp4kids New User Jan 1, 2012, 6:50 PM Post #1 of 6 (3549 views) lost all gears while driving down the road in 91 ford escort wagon Sign In I was driving down the road in my 1991 ford escort wagon when the transmission went to shift from drive to overdrive the gear had slipped so I pulled over and checked my other gears and realized they were gone as well. Any ideas what it may be and what may have caused it to go? I haven't had any prior problems with the transmission. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 1, 2012, 7:11 PM Post #2 of 6 (3527 views) Re: lost all gears while driving down the road in 91 ford escort wagon Sign In How's the transmission fluid level and condition? Can you push the car with the transmission in park? Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. cdp4kids New User Jan 1, 2012, 7:19 PM Post #3 of 6 (3516 views) Re: lost all gears while driving down the road in 91 ford escort wagon Sign In the fluid is at the right level and no it wont move when it is in park Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 1, 2012, 7:39 PM Post #4 of 6 (3509 views) Re: lost all gears while driving down the road in 91 ford escort wagon Sign In Not really a good way for your New Year to start off. There are several things that could cause this, but regardless it appears the transmission may need to come apart which isn't a good thing. Considering the age of the vehicle and the mileage, it may need overhauling or replacement with another unit if it isn't cost effective to go through it. First thing that should be done is to check line pressure to see if the oil pump in the transmission is even working or if some major leak inside the transmission is occurring to dump off the pressure. Without hydraulic pressure to activate components inside the transmission, you won't have any forward or reverse gears. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. cdp4kids New User Jan 1, 2012, 8:21 PM Post #5 of 6 (3498 views) Re: lost all gears while driving down the road in 91 ford escort wagon Sign In Could you tell me how I would go about checking the pressure in the lines to see if the pump is bad. If it is bad am I able to just replace pump or would there be other things that would need to be done at the same time? Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 1, 2012, 8:49 PM Post #6 of 6 (3491 views) Re: lost all gears while driving down the road in 91 ford escort wagon Sign In You need a tach and a transmission pressure gauge to verify correct line pressure. There is a plug on the transmission that you screw the gauge into. Line pressure specs for that transmission is normally 53-65 psi at idle when in any forward gear and 85-107psi in reverse at idle. Verifying pressure is just one part of the diagnostic process. If you verify that line pressure isn't within specs, that is when you have to do a tear down and do an inspection to determine what is going on. Transmission work is a specialty and requires special tools and test equipment that most DIY don't have. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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