That you need a transmission shop. It is possible but unlikely that your linkage needs adjustment; more likely is that you need a new transmission.
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.
You need a new gear box (transmission)
Turn around and look out the back window.
Drive shaft play/possible worn/bad ujoints /driveshaft
The simple thing to do here is get beneath the transmission and see if the lever arm there is moving to the reverse position - prefereably with the engine not running. It may be a silly milimeter out of adjustment. lol
It's definitely a transmission problem. Any further analysis will require a bit of hands-on work to determine the cause.
1999 ford ranger has reverse, 1st and 2nd no drive , reverse quits when it gets warm , can you help diagnose
Your 90 Ford Tempo may die when you put it in drive or reverse because the fuel filter is clogged. The transmission could also be malfunctioning.
my 2002 ford escape sensor is misfiring and it won't shift into drive
Drive in reverse.
There clearly is a problem with your transmission
why wont my 1995 ford explore go foward when its in drive