On my 1995 ford contour if I put it into 2nd gear it stays in 2nd gear no matter what even from a dead stop and the rpms jump a bit and acceleration is poop when this happens............ If you accidently put it right inbetween 2nd and drive it mayt be closer to the 2nd gear and decide to stay in 2nd gear had this happen 2 times I was real confused.......