2000 Geo Tracker Shifter Linkage

[Kazpa]

2000 Tracker 4x4 shifting from park through all the gears with no resistance and not engaging any gears. So shifter linkage? How do I go about this? Any suggestion appreciated. Thanks

[Moses Ludel]

Kazpa...Does sound like a trip to the bottom side of the Tracker to see whether the shift linkage has either disconnected or broken.  Let's be optimists and go for a quick, inexpensive fix. 

There is a chronic shifter bushing issue with several YouTube videos covering inexpensive cures.  The complete shift cable assembly, at least the ones I found online, are expensive.  If you can fix the existing cable or bushings, that would be helpful and a savings.  Here's one example:

This is not the only issue with the cable.  You need to start at the shift lever on the transmission and trace the cable to the shifter assembly.  Let us know how this turns out.

Moses

[Moses Ludel]

Curious what you found, Kazpa...Where's the broken link?  Do you get Park engagement?  Is there an indication that you can actually shift the transmission out of Park?  If you can shift into and out of Park and the vehicle still does not move, check the fluid level in the transmission.  If you can pull the shifter out of Park, the gears should be engaging.  If not, either the fluid is extremely low or there is an internal transmission problem.

Check the fluid level and linkage.  Before attempting to pull the shifter out of Park or moving the transmission shift lever from below the vehicle, make a point of chocking the wheels to make sure the vehicle will not roll.  Do not run the engine while getting under the vehicle.  If available, I would use a chassis lift/hoist or at least place the Tracker safely on four sturdy jack stands. 

Moses