Reverse gear doesnt engage

Transmission won't engage Drive or Reverse - EricTheCarGuy

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This transmission shifted smooth and strong through all gears until today when it stopped all of ... Any idea on where we should start tackling this issue? .... Also, make sure that the pressure tester is not leaking or you will run the tranny dry(use ...

Gear shifter goes from park to drive with no effect. Won't ...

A carrier bearing usually pertains to the differential assembly and would not cause the symptom you describe. There is a problem with this transmission that causes it to not drop completely to first gear after a period of driving. Ford is aware of it but I do not believe they have initiated a recall. Call your Ford dealer(s) to see if you can find an honest man. Ask for the service manager.

check fluid level in transmission . run the fault codes and look for a faulty TCM or torque converter clutch solenoid / servo

Make sure the 4wd shifter is in correct position and hasn't slipped out of correct spot to get you moving forward.

Could be the clutch.
Reverse and first do not have gears that line up like the others do. So if the clutch is not disengaging all the way, they will grind.

You vehicle uses a Idle air control motor,(IAC) when you put a load on the vehicle (Drive or reverse) the ECM detects the load and idles up the IAC, even for the A/C (air conditioner) You can try a throttle body cleaning. or a new IAC

There is a reverse switch that is on the transmission that engages when you put your gear selector in reverse. This tells the lights when to come on. I would recommend that you check the connection on the switch prior to buying a new one. The wires will sometimes lose connectivity, and simply need to re-establish a connection.

the throw out bearing is bad ,so change bearing and clutch

it could be that reverse gear has been partially stripped. when we talk gears we are literally talking of mechanical gears. sometimes teeth break off from normal wear and tear, after so many break off the gear has trouble engaging. you will either have to have the transmission rebuilt or have new one installed, hope its under warranty this kind of work can be costly. Most likely this is the problem. If your car is standard transmission it could be your clutch is having trouble engaging, but this would also affect forward gears so it is most likely your reverse gear is missing teeth

The accelator cable is "Y" shaped. one side goes to the carb and the other to the tranmission. If you have the carb.side too tight it will give you the problem that you are having.
Robert