i need to replace the shift control sensor on a 1996 taurus wagon 3.0 can this be done without too much problem? do i have to pull anything major to get to the sensor?

Welcome to the forum!

Are you referring to the Transmission Range Sensor, aka park/neutral safety switch? If so, there have been a lot of threads on this forum related to the subject. Please try the "Search this forum" feature for keywords such as "Range."

-Rod