Automatic tranny problem - feels like it's in neutral

[froggy47]

This is not my Vette, it's my daughters 89 Bronco 2 that I "rebuilt" for her first car. About 145,000 miles on it. Annual svc about 6 months ago.

I think the symptom is probably common to many auto trannys.

First, fluid level is fine, I checked per owner's manual directions.

What happens is, in drive, I get going ok, 1st to 2nd seems to take longer than it should, then I'll be going about 35-40 and the tranny acts like it's in neutral. I can rev the engine up to 4,000 plus & no go at all.

If I manually down shift it to 2nd it seems that the engine power starts to transfer back to the drivetrain.

Then I went to back in my driveway & it's in reverse & NOTHING, no go (again like it's in neutral) This is NOT intermittant. Happens every time.

Move the lever thru the gears & gradually I got it backed in.

These are $$$$$$$ symptoms, yes?

Any idea what went south in the auto trans? Thanks!!

 

[vader86]

I had a Bronco II, drove it all thru HS. Had your problem one morning, that transmission blew not long afterwards, I actually went thru 3 rebuilds on that thing.

Actually, it was first a rebuild of the original tranny. Then i blew 2 more brand new transmissions within 2 years.

My advice, sell it. The Bronco II is a POS. The transmission they put in it is even more of a POS.