Everything points to the transmission being rebuilt or replaced. The reverse band broke, came loose etc.
1998 ford explorer transmission reverse won't engage, acts like it is in neutral.
If this is an automatic transmission ( no ) * starting with the 1995 model of Ford Explorer the automatic transmission was electronically controlled
You may need another transmission if your Ford Explorer will not drive in reverse. The best way to find out is to take it to a local mechanic.
Your 2000 Ford Contour cannot reverse because of a transmission failure problem.
merc V
The A4LD transmission is the weakest part of the 91-94 explorer. It is likely that your transmission has failed.
It's definitely a transmission problem. Any further analysis will require a bit of hands-on work to determine the cause.
Assuming this is an automatic transmission, Mercon V ATF.
The automatic transmission is an A4LD in a 1991 Ford Explorer
You need a new gear box (transmission)
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the power steering ( according to the 2000 Ford Explorer Owner Guide )
I don't think so , the 1995 Ford Explorer uses an electronically controlled transmission ( 4R55E I believe ) instead of the A4LD transmission that is in the 1994 Ford Explorer