Why doesn't reverse button stay engaged? - 2001 Lincoln Navigator

get your battery checked

If the reverse doesn't engage but drive does the the transmission has failed, it must be removed from the truck and rebuilt.

look on side of shifter see if there is an emergency release button on it some where

Hi Mitch, If when engaging first gear you have a grinding and clunk try pumping the clutch pedal before engaging reverse. My reason for saying that is that if the pedal takes low to the floor you may have a defective hydrolic clutch line. If it doesn't work I think I would suspect a bent selector rod. Regards John

the level of fluid may be ok but it may need new fluid , when was last changed ? i'd change fluid as a first step

if the fluid is to low it will not engage

Hi,

The problem in the starter would be the relay for the solenoid or the ignition switch that might have been stuck in the "ign" postion.

The side view mirror fuse blows might have been a faulty electrical connection on the wires leading to the side view mirror.

The reverse light, if the bulb is busted, needs only to replace. If there is a new bulb, still does not work, the reverse switch on the transmission might be broken or disconnected.

As you could see, they have connected differently.


Hope that helps you out!

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We had the same problem and ended up replacing the switch. We used a small flat-tip screwdriver and lifted along the edge of the switch. With the switch removed from the steering wheel, we disconnected the wire connector and installed the new switch by reversing the order.

It seems the reverse light switch which is fitted on the gear box has sized to 'on' position, the remedy is to replace the switch.
To male sure its the switch, locate it and remove the connection to the switch thn check it out if the reverse light stays 'on' whn you turn the igntion 'on'.