Sounds like 1st gear is going out is it auto or manual. My guess is auto. Im not a certified mac but my guess is it is not a sensor.
Lock up torque converter prolem.
Possible shifter or linkage problem? ie: not actually going into reverse. Ummmm, you didn't zoom the tires in reverse and blow the gear did you... Hope that helps.
The 1995 Windstar is OBDII compliant, despite being pre-1996. Any ODBII scanner that says it will work with Fords or supports the PWM protocol should work. I just bought one from Harbor Freight and it's just fine. Saw a few good reviews on it before plunking down my $40.
You probably have a faulty temp blend door actuator in the front. It is located directly behind the radio on the front of the AC/heater case.
Our 1999 Ford Windstar Van starts fine but when we shut it off it will not start back up til it has sit for 30 minutes! HELP
I just read another persons witing on another site about this. He was having the same problem I am with his Pathfinder. We all wont go in reverse. His turned out to be the solenoids.
A Fine Balance was created in 1995.
Of what coin.
3000gt Mitsubishi 1992 is jumping out of reverse
Fine Tuning was created in 2001.
Fine Music Radio was created in 1995.
Could be a number of things, check your your transmission fluid, if the level is fine, it may be your transmission or clutch. Most likely your clutch, which is cheaper than a transmission.