95 escort problems

[denisond3]

As for the car not moving forward when you step on the gas to accelerate, and taking its time about going into reverse - I believe that is a sign of either a transmission that is very low on ATF, or one that is worn-out. By worn-out I mean the frictional materials inside it are worn enough that it is slipping a lot.
So check the tranny fluid ASAP, and if its low - add some. You check it with the engine idling, and the tranny in Park, and preferrably after having driven it a mile or two.
If it has enough fluid in it - it still could be a clogged filter in the bottom of the tranny. So dropping that pan and changing the filter (along with the 4 or so quarts of ATF that will run out) would be my next step. Its a messy and time consuming step, but its what I would advise.
After that I would check that all of the electrical connections on the tranny are secure and that the wiring isnt corroded or chewed up. There are two multi-pin connectors, and a single wire connector. To check them out on my car I would remove the air filter housing, the battery, and the battery box. This is only hard the first time - much easier to do the second/third time.
Then let us know what you find.

[Jayp03]

k i will check this out...hopefully i can make it to the shop in my school. this would be my first time, but i am willing to learn. thnx ill get back at you about what i can find.

[Jayp03]

trans was slipping causes it to rev n not move...my teacher gave me a quart of this liquid to help fix the slipping and it works so thanx for ur help... Appreciate it!