Automatic Transmission Problems of Mercedes Benz E500

After coming to a stop at an entrance to a busy highway, my 2005 E500 just barely moved onto the busy highway, and would not accelerate. The transmission was "stuck" in one of the higher gears. I pulled the car to the shoulder, turned off the ignition, and restarted it. After restarting, it worked normally. This has occurred numerous times since then. There seems to be some sort of electrical problem with this transmission. This is seems particularly dangerous when trying to merge into traffic from a stop, or crossing a busy intersection. A little bit of investigative work has revealed that this is very common with the mercedes 722. 9 seven speed automatic transmission.

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In June of 2010 I purchased a 2003 Mercedes Benz E500. The car at times would shift heavy and at times would shift down suddenly or accelerate suddenly and dramatically when the accelerator was press lightly from a stop. The problem continued to the present time and has gotten worse now in the winter months. I know the car is a potential danger but have no other alternative but to drive it. Please help!.

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On the day of the incident, the car gear was shifted to drive, but rather than going forward, it proceeded to roll backwards on the incline on which it was parked as if it were in neutral. The car was then towed to the nearest dealer and the service department said that a clip in the gear box had broken and had to be replaced.

Engine check light illuminated. Driver put vehicle into driver and it would only go backwards. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined the need for a new transmission.

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