Why would it rev up but not accelerate

Asked by Ben Jul 09, 2020 at 07:27 AM about the 1988 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I own a 1988 Ford Bronco 2 Eddie Bauer edition
with a 2.9 L 4 x 4 fuel injection. I could be driving it
and I go to give it gas why would it rev up but not
accelerate

2 Answers

Heck Transmission fluid to see if it’s low. If it hasn’t been changed in 4-5 years. I would consider getting a new filter and flush the transmission.

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