I bought a used dakota with a 3.9 and auto transmission. The last few days the thing will not go into first gearwhen Istop. It feels like the truck is taking off in second gear or maybe even 3rd. I can manually shift it into first but it won't go on it's own.

Any ideas about what's going on?

 

how long since you had the tranny serviced, be my first place to start..

 

I would guess the front band is shot... or torque converter ..

 

moe in wichita ks

get in touch with these guys. i have known them from the 60 s they are honest. 90% of ALL trans shops get parts from a & reds. they will know the answer to any question.

 

What is a ballpark price to get this fixed?

 

i would say 1500 + might as well do a heavy rebuild which will run you $2000+