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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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Unhappy 98 Explorer will not move in reverse

Just today as I was backing out of my driveway I heard a loud bang noise as I was reversing out, and my truck just reved up and didn't move. Can anybody please give me an answer to what it might be? I can still drive forward but it will not move in reverse.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Broken band or cluster gear set in the tranny; hope not, but it's probably serious.

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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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Broken band or cluster gear set in the tranny; hope not, but it's probably serious.

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Oh man!! How much damage am I looking at?$$$$$
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Impossible to say; if you know of a reputable tranny shop that will diagnose your problem for a set amount of $$$, that's your best bet. Some of them offer free towing and a decent warranty.

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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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Just today as I was backing out of my driveway I heard a loud bang noise as I was reversing out, and my truck just reved up and didn't move. Can anybody please give me an answer to what it might be? I can still drive forward but it will not move in reverse.

sounds like you tranny just went!!
 
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