1997 2.7L automatic not wanting to engage in reverse

Hi all, running into an issue where reverse isn't 'engaging'. I can shift into R, the truck feels like it has shifted, however when I take my foot off the brake and give it some gas, the RPMs increase as it should, but truck doesn't go. It will finally after about 30-60 seconds. Ni issues when I'm making multiple short stops, but if it's been sitting for a couple hours +, it does. Any ideas?

 

Possibly low on ATF or the pump/solenoid going bad. Double check the NSS too

 

Agree with 02hilux

check T fluid 1st

as far as the problem
Could be “fairly” simple
Binding shifter cable/solenoid
Could be severe
Shift drum/basket is worn from years of shifting with gear/column shifter

my DD did the same
Could move gear lvr to R or D
And car would just rev like in N without any movement
Also was intermittent
After the 3rd time of getting stranded….

Had to have tranny Remanufactured $3k
The shop owner showed me the wear marks on the drum…..was obvious wear
225k miles

since RM’d tranny….Zero issues 245k now

 

No reverse is typically low fluid

 

yeah Jeniferg
i took to trusted mech (when issue 1st started, shop poured in some fluid......worked for another week or so)
wish i would of taken a pix way back of the drum thingy......im barely an expert when it comes to auto trannys.....but my jaw dropped when i saw the wear grooves on the drum basket compared to the new part
let everyone know!!!!