2.8 V6 Reverse Gear

[unlimited5]

Hi, I have a 1997 Galaxy ghia X 2.8 V6 Auto and it drives 1st class. The problem is with the reverse gear. When I select reverse it engages but will only creep slowly backwards, reving the engine make little or no difference to it. I was wondering whether an oil change may cure it or is it more serious?

 

Any help would be very much appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[unlimited5]

I have a 97 P Galaxy 2.8 V6 automatic and I have just put a second hand gearbox into it. It seems to drive ok but if you accelerate a little too quickly from a standing start it seems to change into second gear with high revs and then a loud clunk. I suspect it may be the gearbox fluid level or maybe the mounting bush as stated in some other postings but I was just wondering if this might be the case

 

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP??

[mumof4]

How fast is too fast???..pedal to the floor type thing??

[unlimited5]

How fast is too fast???..pedal to the floor type thing??

Yes pedal to the floor and also even if its a little faster than normal, it is only between one and two once past these gears it seems to drive ok.. Took it to my local ford dealer and they didnt have a clue asked them if changing the gear oil would help and they said "we dont get involved with that" similar reply to "computer says no"!! Would changing the oil help ?

[dipsomaniac]

the first thing to check (and cheapest) is the transmission fluid levels - it is crucial that it is the right level and can cause all sorts of weird bangs and symptoms if not right.