95 windstar transmission replacing

Hello;

We have a 95 Windstar that will not go into reverse, or overdrive. Should we have this rebuilt at $2000 or call it a day? It was making a clunking sound a few months ago and then it just went. Any suggestions, this has been a wonderful van otherwise, would hate to part with it...

Can you replace it yourself? If you can, I suggest you get one from a junkyard and replace it yourself. Would cost a lot less money.

If you are a good mechanic, I would recommend removing the tranny and taking it to a good rebuilder--or exchange for one that has been rebuilt by a good rebuilder. I did that with my '94 Taurus sedan, and it's been great. My cost was just over $1000--quite a savings! I'm sure the process is similar for a Windstar.