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definitely annoying

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11,000 miles

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Ford Explorer transmission problems

transmission problem

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problem #1

2003Nov 19

(reported on)

Explorer XLT

  • 11,000 miles

I believe the transmission downshifts too easily, just a slight upgrade causes an increase of 1000 rpm from 2000 rpm. The dealer's service manager says it is normal.

george h

Wellington, NV, USA

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