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Ford Explorer transmission problems

transmission problem

8.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$458.00

Average Mileage:

66,757 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replaced module (2 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)

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problem #3

2008Feb 28

Explorer XLS 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,270 miles

Well, add to my transmissions accumulator piston breaking and a snapped band the failure of my traction control module as well,,

Thanks a lot Ford (Fails On Repair day), you stupid M-Fer's!!!!!!!!!! At least my friend saved me big time vs what others have posted their tranny repairs cost them, but now with long trips planned driving through heavy snowfalls, i'm F-ed!!

You corporate assholes need to have your fukkin' heads examined, and you wonder why you're losing Ford faithful from yrs gone by!?!?,, Well guess what?? you just lost me too you jack asses,,

Signed: OPMF! (One Pissed Mother F'er!)

John E.

Flint, MI, USA

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problem #2

2006Feb 20

Explorer Eddy Bower V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

My Explorer locked in 4wd and caused tires to squeal in tight turns, and some times to jump. This was the second time it occurred so I new basically what the problem was. Took it in and they had to replace sensor and module. This vehicle has never been off road and never manually used the 4wd, and only a couple of time had the 4wd kicked in that I know of.
How can a company have parts that have no moving parts fail? Its not like if wore out.

Roy J.

Chandler, AZ, USA

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problem #1

2007Dec 08

Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

First snow...4WD will not work in any mode...Off to the dealer...labor 163.00, new Traction Control Module 259.00...all better... (Used part number from receipt to search for DIY prices...as low as 150.00 for module...part number # 2C5Z7E453A...I believe module is located under dash on passenger side...should be plug and chug.)....This is my second and last Explorer...to many reoccurring issues on vehicles with less than 100k miles...For such a long running line, you'd think they would get it right at their expense and not ours...

Brian M.

Beaver, PA, USA

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