You may have been better off with just a drain and refill. Although not even attempting to shift out of first may be an electrical issue such as the MLPS (senses what gear you are telling it to be in). I had one go on my lincoln and it wouldn't shift out of second, new $25 part took care of it. You have to be VERY carefull with alignment on this part, the slightest bit out and it will shift all screwey.