1998 Windstar Transmission doesn't shift into gear

The switches inside need to be replaced they are hanging up do this now before you ruin the clutches it will go back to normal shifting and work fine change all pressure torque lockup and shift switches diy for about 125.00 with fluid filter cost and back to normal shifting and a happy van and crew make sure vans not running hot burning fluid otherwise will happen again high temp burned fluid damages switches ability to work

For car not changing gears and not shifting out of park mode ,it can be shifter assembly issue, or it can also be transmission issue. Get the shifter assembly inspected with ignition OFF.

For more troubleshooting, I suggest you to get the Following help link checked, its complete step by step procedure to inspect gear shift issues: -----

GEAR SHIFT ISSUES

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/11/gear-shift-issues.html

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NO REVERSE ON TRANSMISSION
http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/12/no-reverse-on-transmission.html
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Transmission fluid leak, transmission gears slip,
http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/12/transmission-fluid-leak-transmission.html
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These will help.

Thanks.

you need a transmission fluid and filter changed.because if filter stopped up.transmission fluid little thicker in cold climate make it hard circulate through filter.when engine and fluid get warmer fluid get thinner where it can circulate through filter cause transmission to shift correctly.

hi when was the transmission fluid changed,. it only does this when the engine is warmed up ?

The best thing to do is take it back to the dealer, or a reputable transmission shop. Transmissions are highly technical and the average backyard mechanic can not work on them. It could be a servo or clutchpack inside the transmission, or an electrical problem, since the transmission is computer controlled.

check the white connector at the top of the transmission for corrosion. if this is unpluged it wont shift out of 1st... sounds like it may be the issue

there are numerous class action law suits over the failure of these Windstar transmissions, no sure the outcome, but u are going to need the trans pulled out and overhauled.

if it was me I would check the sensors on the transmission first and if those are ok I hate to tell you it could be your torque converter

digital transmission range switch

Check your transmission fluid level if at all possible. If your fluid is low you won't be able to engage any gears as there isn't enough pressurized fluid to shift the clutch or selector in the transmission box. If that's fine, next check the selector link and check it is connected to the transmission (not totally unheard of for it to come loose). Still no joy then it's the clutch...sorry.