I have a 1999 Ford Windstar SEL 3.8L with 120K KM's.
When I put the van in reverse it hesitates for about 3 seconds before it engages. It does this when it is cold and when warm. When going into drive or the other gears it kicks in right away. It doesn't make any bangs or clunks when it finally goes in reverse and shifts fine while driving. I checked the fluid with the dipstick, it wasn't low and it looks clean and doesn't smell burnt. Not sure if this is connected or maybe the cause but when shifting out of park you have to press on the brake harder than you normally would before you can shift out of park.
I got the van in an estate sale so don't know how long it has been doing this or what the service/maintenance history is but everything else about the van is in great shape and seems to have been well taken care of.
Not sure if I should try changing the trans fluid and filter or maybe look at something else.
Thanks for any advice