when i'm driving down the road and I put it to the floor it don't down shift, and the motor will redline it, I also have no reverse. What is my problem?

Asked by justdodgeN Oct 31, 2014 at 05:17 AM about the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My reverse went out, and when I'm driving a sertain speed and floor it it acts like it's not in gear, or not down shift and the motor will redline.

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Your transmission is on its last legs. Soon it will be shedding its mortal coil. It must be a loyal trooper as it's giving you the last of its lifes breaths to get you home. Alas transmission! I knew you well dear friend. The transmissions dead. Long live the transmission. In other words. It's rebuild or replaced time.

May be a good investment to have fluid and filter changed. If the fluid is contaminated when drained, you have the answer, the tranny is failing and needs rebuilt. If not contaminated, it could be the fluid pump is week and fresh fluid may buy you some time, but not much.

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