sell it
Most likely worn engine mounts or transmission mount.
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.
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.
what is the problem when the car will not go in drive or reverse? and the transmission fluid is still full
Yeah my 1991 Ford Tempo does the same thing it starts and idles no problem but if i stop at a gas station and leave it running and come back out to the car i put it in reverse or drive it dies every once in a while
This could indicate a simple problem with the vacuum shift modulator or a major failure with the transmission. You will probably need to get it to a mechanic or a shop to get it properly diagnosed.
Your Ford Explorer will only drive after putting it in drive and letting it warm up because it has a mechanical problem.
You need a new gear box (transmission)
There clearly is a problem with your transmission
A car that won't move when in reverse could indicate a problem with the transmission. It could also indicate a problem in the gear selector.
Turn around and look out the back window.