Delayed Engagement From Neutral To Drive Or Reverse
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 11 other vehicles, including the 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon, 1996 Dodge Ram Van, 1996 Dodge Pickup, 1996 Dodge Dakota, and 1996 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check for damaged clutch, band or servo, damaged oil pump components, damaged or worn reaction shaft seal rings, defective governor, engine idle speed too low, improper rear band adjustment, incorrect shift linkage or cable adjustment, low fluid level, low hydraulic pressure, restricted filter assembly.