I have 1992 ford crown victoria that doesn't shift into reverse most especially when it's warm. i've had fluid changed. fluid is reddish now. is there an adjustment? sometimes seems like i can mess with shifter and get results. '

When was the last time the transmission oil was replaced?

I would but imagine that since it goes into reverse, the shift lever is connected to the transmission. Makes sense. But won't go into forward gears with the selector/shift lever. Your either very low on trans fluid or you've burned the clutch packs out from being low on trans fluid. Only makes sense.

check pressures for drive gears if not in range then possable bad clutches in the ****** if you have a scan tool scan for shift coads and tern your shift sylinoids on and off to see if you have engagement if not rebuild or replace

check your fluid lever first, if it is not low then you either have an issue with either the mlps (manual lever position switch) which is located on the side of the transmission, or the trans itself is probably in need of an overhaul. If it seems like it just happened all of a sudden, check fluid first-on level ground, with the engine warm and the trans having just been driven or loaded. If you haven't done it yet, get the trans serviced and use Mercon V fluid, it should be done every 60,000 miles.

THE REVERESE APPLY CLUTCH BAND IS WORN OUT, THIS MEANS THE TRASNMISSION MUST BE TORN DOWN AND REBUILT.

More likely it is not adjusted properly Kickdown cables are used to control fluid flow in the transmission so they shift correctly If adjusted to tight or to loose it will cause the transmission to not change gears properly or not at all

probably bad reverse clutch's in transmission. When vicosity of Trans fluid thins out by heat the less friction you will have in clutch assembly in transmission thus loss of gears..... Might also want to simply check fluid level in transmission when warm and running to make sure there is adequate amount in it.

most likely the shift tube bushings are bad- you may have also lost a few screws in the shift tube or they could just be loose. you have to pull the steernig column down to inspect/repair it.

It could be a bad vacuum hose or a bad solenoid. Check fluid condition and level first. A Chilton or Haynes repair guide will tell you what you need to know about placement of hoses and solenoid.

i think you got a bad transmission...thats what it sounds like anyway