Ford Explorer transmission problems

transmission problem

8.4

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,500.00

Average Mileage:

79,900 miles

Number of complaints:

5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace solenoid body (1 reports)
  3. replace steering column - reprogram alarm, keys, airbags (1 reports)
  4. replace transmission (1 reports)

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problem #5

2006Nov 08

Explorer LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

This transmission was a piece of crap and the dealer knew it all along. I've had the following problems that they could never find until they finally wanted me to pay $2700 to have the piece of shit re-built.

Randomly lurches forward or reverse when going into or out of park
Slipping feeling when shifting
High revving before shifting

koellhoffer

Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

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problem #4

2007Jun 24

(reported on)

Explorer XLT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

yea so i have the same problem as every one else. shifting to reverse takes about 320 seconds and now my od light is flashing and the car barely shifts/drives at all. i really don't know what to do and i'm not about to pay all that money for a new transmission. any suggestions?

Diego U.

Westchester, PA, USA

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problem #3

2007Jun 28

(reported on)

Explorer XLT 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,000 miles

I have read the other complaints about the transmission being terrible and want to see how many people would join in a class action suit against the Ford motor company. I have to fix or replace my transmission and the paint panel of my window hatch. It has a crack on the passenger side. Lets make Ford either correct this problem, or use the consumer power of buying to bring them to their knees!!!!

Gary K.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

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problem #2

2007Jul 05

(reported on)

Explorer Eddie Bauer V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles

Same as everybody else, difficulty shifting from park to reverse. Last Ford ever I will buy.... never again!

Joe M.

East Aflmouth, MA, USA

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problem #1

2006May 29

(reported on)

Explorer

  • 64,500 miles

Difficulty in shifting from Park to Reverse started at about 50,000 miles. Brought to dealer to diagnose at 64,400 miles. They recommended a rebuilt be installed for my problematic tranmission. The rebuilt turned out to be in worse condition than my original. We will find out what the dealer will do for me this week - May 30, 2006. Stay tuned....

John H.

Woodbury, Minnesota, USA

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