One problem related to transmission not engage has been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Almost everytime when driving the van at around 40 mph, engine speed around 2000 to 3000 rpm, and suddenly reducing the speed due to traffic condition, the transmission became disengaged and could not engage again if I pressed the gas paddle and wanted to resume the speed. Released the gas paddle completely then re-pressed it would not help. So the van eventually would come to a stop in the middle of the road, or go backward if it is up-hill. Only if I pressed the gas paddle very hard and made the engine free-running reach 4000 rpm, the transmittion could suddenly engage again, which caused a very rough acceleration. This problem became more and more server and frequent within a month (now almost every time I slow down then accelate, and it also happens at very low speed). I think this is very dangerous and I will bring the van to a dealer as soon as possible. I wonder if this problem could be treated as safety defect. Thank you very much.