transmission problem
10.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$3,800.00
Average Mileage:
117,366 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace transmission (1 reports)
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2008May 02
Explorer XLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 144,964 miles
this is the last problem i have had,not the only one!
the vacuumed had to be replaced.
after the recall for the back glass, the lid will not stay up, causing several knots on my head and bruised shoulders and the interior on the lid is broken loose and hanging down.causing the lid not to fasten.
when taking off it sounds like it is stuck in double low or like you are pulling a heavy load.
.had to replace both back wheel barrings and one slightly bent axle. ?????????
the rear end has always made roaring and whining noises.
has been
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2008Mar 22
Explorer XLT 4.0L V6
This started with a fluid change done by a dealer in Albuquerque NM. After driving 45 miles the transmission started leaking fluid out the top vent hole. Dealer said, "Not my problem because we do not make mistakes!". I believe this dealer put the wrong fluid in it but I cannot prove it.
Took it to another dealer who diagnosed as a failed transmission. Could be replaced or rebuilt per recommendation of the dealer. Good thing I chose the replace for 3800.00. Re-manufactured Ford trans was complete junk! After 45 miles the shift solenoid failed casuing a flashing OD light. Then it would not shift into gear. Took it back to the dealer who was forced by Ford corporate to fix the solenoid on a trans with 45 miles. I got it back and it continued to spray fluid out of the top vent hole, same problem the original one had.
Had it back at dealer tranny shop, 50 miles away, 5 times as the rebuilt tranny was under warranty (3years 100K miles). It is reported that there is a manufacturer defect in the 02-03 transmission where a solenoid body cast into the case, wears out. This is something Ford corporate does not want YOU to know.
The re-manufactured transmission had a bad case as well. Ford corporate, forced the dealer to completely rebuilt it in house. Mind you this was a re-manufactured trans with less than 200 miles on it at this point! Finally, it appears that the second re-manufactured transmission is ok. At least it is not spraying oil out the top after 130 miles.
Customer loyalty? Never another Ford. Shame we have had Ford in the family for over 50 years. Never again.
Adam S.
Los Alamos, NM, USA
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