Ford mondeo auto reverse problem.help?

Question

i've just a bought a t plate mondeo ghia auto. It's my first auto and it's been driving fine, until i pulled it and then went to reverse , went to move and nothing happened. I realised the handbrake was still up, and thought that was why, so i released it but still backwards movement. Turned the car off, into park, and then started it again. Still nothing. So i checked forward (d) still worked and it did, and then reverse worked and no issues for the last day or so. Any ideas what happened? Did i do anything wrong? Cheers. Rich

Answer 1

When you first start the engine run throughthe gears a couple of times (with the brake on) you should be fine, if anymore problems take it back.

Answer 2

You did everything right.  I once had an automatic that got stuck in reverse, the only problem is you can't even jump start your car. I'm afraid its the garage for your car.

Answer 3

Some Automatics are worked by a cable to change gear. Perhaps the cable (if you have one) needs adjusting or replacing).