AOD Trans problems...

The FIRST time my AOD (stock) decided to destroy itself to my disgust, I experienced a similar problem. It had been rebuilt just before I bought it, and about two weeks later, I was on a hill and it was rolling backwards while in drive. Yeah, scared the crap outta me. So anyway, I didn't have problems w/ the shifter itself, BUT like yours it wouldn't go out of first gear. As it turned out, a small spacer type thingy inside the transmission was faulty, had broken and fallen through the gears. As a result, 2nd through 4th were DESTROYED and cost me about a grand to have a rebuild (couldn't get 2nd party warranty). Any way, yours should still be under warranty (i hope) and you should be able to get it fixed regardless of the problem. Tranny woes are the worst. I'd rather have a blown up motor. (Instead I'm in the process of getting my 2nd new tranny in 3 years....hopefully this T-5 will be better). In any case, I hope you get yours figured out and fixed w/o too much hassle. Good luck.