transmission problem
9.3
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$2,656.00
Average Mileage:
86,333 miles
Number of complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace transmission (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac transmission failure
2007May 24
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
Transmission would shift hard, then overdrive light would flash. Replaced with a 'new' transmission. Noticed that the invoice said it was a rebuilt transmission when I was told I would get a new transmission. Dealer actually said "if it's new to you, it's a new transmission." I'm now at 106,000 miles and this one is doing the exact same thing. Should have learned from my Taurus - had transmission problems with it as well. Camry here I come.
2007Mar 29
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 117,000 miles
The transmission failure came on gradually, but now is shifting poorly all the time. The OD light occasionally flashes that the transmission has failed. There is no engine braking when you manually put the auto transmission in its lowest gear. In my research I've found many references on the internet about failed internal shifting solenoids causing low line pressures inside the transmission.
These problems are in line with what I've been experienced nursing the truck along as my daily driver. By adjusting my driving style I've been able to modulate the shifting into an acceptable range. Basically, I accelerate somewhat aggressively(thereby increasing the internal pressures of the transmission), and the quickly drop off the accelerator when I feel a shift would occur in normal driving. It will then shift in an acceptable manner. I repeat this pattern until I am in top gear. I am not "flooring" the pedal, I just accelerate slightly faster than normal. This driving style has kept the OD light from flashing the catastrophic failure light at me.
The frustrating part is that I've found a Ford Technical service bulletin on this website and others that lists the failure characteristics exactly: TSB#0282, but I've been unable to find one Ford dealership who can tell me the resolution for this TSB because they can't seem to find it.
The Aamco Transmission repair center disappointed me with their inspection , proving they didn't really know anything, by quoting me a repair price of $2300.00 but all the paperwork listed the wrong transmission(scary).
As of yet I'm still trying to find a Ford dealership who can find this TSB#0282.
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2008Jan 09
Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L
I'm a diesel tech this is my 15th year and when I bought this vehicle it was the newest i have ever had with only 52000 on the vehicle. I was so happy with it then just last month i had a noise I never heard before and the o/d light was flashing..what is this no signs of problems , leaks weren't present nothing. I go to a good resource for cars he lets me know that it needs a transmission...what the hell there isn't that many miles on it. it had failed internally..well close to 3,000.00 later it moves again. Ford well all I will say is never again.
Daniel R.
Cheyenne, WY, USA
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