I don't know why your car would "idle" at 2K rpm in park, but that doesn't sound like a transmission problem. A "clunk" going into gear from a high idle is probably to be expected.

Have you checked your transmission fluid level? It would be a good place to start.

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1993 190E 2.6 135k
1989 Ford Thunderbird SC 5 Spd 79K