8.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,012.00
Average Mileage:
79,419 miles
Number of complaints:
18 complaints
Most common solutions:
- new transmission is only fix, per mechanic (9 reports)
- not sure (7 reports)
- rebuilt and replace parts (1 reports)
- technical service bulletin - solution kit available (1 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful Websites About 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac transmission slips
2007May 01
Explorer Sport Trac Sport 4.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
The car can be dangerous due to every time I take off from a full stop I never know if the vehicle behind me will hit my car thinking that I am about to pull off but when in reality all you here is the the engine rev-up and then it jumps into gear.Ford should be responsible and at the most pick-up 1/2 the bill to repair transmission. Put your self in my shoes you are at a red light and about to make a left tun your vehicle starts of fine but half way on the turn the transmission starts to slip your family is in the car with you and suddenly it will not go into next gear but you are giving the driver behind you the thought that you are about to speed-up but in stead he hits you. should he realy be responsible or I no Ford is at fault. Due to Ford's reputation that is why people due not buy their junk. (Take pride in what you build or stop destroying our market (U.S.A.) and taking our money or placing our economy in a down fall.
2007Oct 30
Explorer Sport Trac
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
I bought this vehicle used with 70000 mi in August 07, and chose not to purchase a warranty, as it did not cover for much mileage, and I drive ~60 miles per day. Note that I bought this vehicle from a FORD dealership.
Within a short period of time, I noticed that the vehicle was slipping from 2nd to 3rd gear, especially in cold weather. Also, I noticed that if I drove with a "heavier" foot, it did not happen. I did not have the money to fix it, so I started to "baby" it, to make the slippage less rough, and less destructive.
The issue progressed, and by March 2008 was doing it constantly, and started to frequently jerk and the O/D OFF light would blink. I took the truck to AAMCO, and they said that there was a solenoid that had gone bad. This replacement cost me $450, because of COURSE, it was the main electrical controller solenoid that was bad. Upon receiving the truck back, within 1 day it was slipping and jerking from 2nd to 3rd gear again, and the O/D OFF light was blinking again.
Near tears, as I had just spend half of what little wedding savings we had, I took the vehicle back to AAMCO. They took a while to tell me, but apparently, they had trouble getting the truck to "act up" again, as the gentlemen there apparently have a heavier foot than I do. One gentleman there was successful, and was able to get the truck to slip. Upon AAMCO speaking with Ford (although I had spoken with Ford SEVERAL times about this problem, to which they had "No Idea"), they determined that the transmission lines were losing significant power when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. The PSI should be about 32, and it dropped below 15 when shifting, causing the rough jerk and rough shift, and the O/D light. Ford presented to AAMCO a "solution" from a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB that included a "Shift Correction Kit" and a "Transmission Boost" package to fix the problem. These packages will be an additional $250 in parts, and because I was in tears, I think the nice men at AAMCO felt bad for me (either that, or they didn't know what to do with the mascara stained mess in their lobby!), and they offered to waive their labor. I had to pay for a gasket, AT fluid, and the work that was done by a 3rd party, which came to a total of $315. I have now spent nearly $800 on this truck, and our wedding savings is GONE. I can't believe that FORD is not paying for this, and that they would expect their customers to pay because they built a malfunctioning transmission. These "TSB"s perfectly named - TOTAL STINKING BULL. Ford should be standing behind their product.
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2008Jan 25
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac
- Automatic transmission
- 68,351 miles
WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK. DROVE MY SPORT TRAC FOR 6 MONTHS AND IT FELL APART. ALWAYS WELL CARED FOR, NO OFFROADING, AND LOW MILEAGE.
TRANNY STARTED SLIPPING. $$$$$$
ALSO, FRONT END FRAME FELL APART FOR NO REASON. ALL THE RODS AND BOLTS BROKE AND CRACKED. $4000
BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, FRONT WINDSHIELD, SHOCKS SOON, AND BATTERY. I CAN GO ON AND ON. WORST MISTAKE EVER BUYING THIS TRUCK.
I JUST WANT TO PAY IT OFF AND BURN IT! 4 YEARS TO GO.
EVERYWHERE I'VE LOOKED THIS IS RATED THE ABSOLUTE WORST VEHICLE TO BUY EVER!!!!!!!
2007Dec 14
Explorer Sport Trac
- Automatic transmission
- 69,000 miles
Had Slip in Transmission. Dealer has given me several prices to fix it from $2,300-
7,000. The car is not blue books for that. This seems to be a problem that a lot of
2001 Ford Trac owners are having. What can be done to make Ford fix this on a
recall.
2007Nov 16
Explorer Sport Trac 2WD 4L
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
Hey, I guess my luck ran out 2day..... transmission slips. i drove by the Ford dealer here in Hinesville and they gave me an appointment for a diagnostic.... which cost around $ 150.... they 4got 2 mention 2 me that they been knowing about this kind of problem..... how many complaints will it take 4 Ford 2 make this a recall or some .....
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2007Aug 09
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac 4WD 4.0L SOHC
- Automatic transmission
- 112,643 miles
F*ing Ford Dealer! I started complaining about this at 72k, when it was still under extended warranty. Their solution? Change the fluid/service tranny. Now that I am of ext warranty coverage, I am out $1800 instead of $250 (deductible). The absolute last Ford I will ever own.
2007Jul 01
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 96,540 miles
still in midst of repair, price quoted ($3,300) is from Ford dealership. It's less elsewhere, but this is starting to sound so common that Ford ought to declare it a warranty defect. Started as a mild rev (2300 rpm jumped to 3000) on transition from one gear to the next at about 25 mph. I found it odd that if I started in 2nd gear and dropped into Drive that the rev didn't happen. Mechanic says that the band may be burned up, but it's at least $600 just to open up, and at least $1,600 (Cottman) to repair.
2007Mar 13
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 42,000 miles
A new transmission with only 42,000 miles??? that is a catastrophic failure on Ford's part. I take incredibly good care of my truck, all preventative maintenance done, usually before required. I put low miles on my truck, never abusing it.
2007Mar 04
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac V6
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
this will probably be my last ford. i've never had car that the transmission went out so fast. it seems like a solenoid or something. no wonder the american auto industry is dying.
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2006Oct 10
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac
- 50,000 miles
Ford deserves to go broke. They keep making junk and they wonder why Toyota is number 1. They won't stand behind their products. What happened to American Pride and workmanship?
2007Feb 01
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac V6
- Automatic transmission
- 69,000 miles
My 2001 sport trac, which I now refer to as my piece of s#!t has suffered the same problem as other sport tracs and explorers. Transmission slipping, overdrive light blinking, etc. It has cost me $2,400 for a remanufactured transmission. Needless to say, no more fords for me! This should not have happened at 69,000 miles.
2007Jan 30
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac V6
- Automatic transmission
- 94,000 miles
This ford has been a piece of junk. I even bought the extended warranty but it doesn't ever seem to cover the problem "I have." My Mazda has 260,000 miles on it and is going strong... I guess it is back to Mazda for my next Vehicle.... And the American car manufacturers can't figure out why they are losing their a..ses? If they can't build a $30,000 car that has a transmission that can last more than 6 years or 100,000 miles.... Kia does better than this!!!!
2006Nov 10
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Transmission has delayed shift between 1st and 2nd. During the delay, major increase in engine RPM. Also, sometimes my Overdrive light comes on and stays on until I restart the engine. Dealer and AAMCO are clueless. I suppose I'll just have to wait until it blows up or trade it in back to Ford!! I can't sell it privately in good conscience knowing the transmission is bad!
2006Sep 20
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac
- 70,000 miles
My transmission started slipping from 1st to 2nd, and 4th to 5th - At 1st gear, it takes 4000rpm's to shift, and going to 5th, almost 3000.
The mechanic said this is a known issue, and he's seen several. He rebuilt a couple that came back to him before he realized that the only solution is a new transmission.
He said it would most likely be about $3500 for a new one installed.
Sucks.
2006Jan 30
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac EX
- 119,000 miles
Looks like all the 2001's transmissions are going bad at the same time.
2006Jan 08
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac
- 90,000 miles
Own a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Have had the vehicle since it was brand new. Have serviced the vehicle religiously. At 90,000 miles the transmission started slipping while shifting between gears. Talked with a couple dealers and neither one was surprised like I was. An automobile company that has been making vehicles for as long as Ford should be able to put a transmission in a vehicle that will last well over 100,000. I would be ashamed to put my name on a vehicle with a sticker price of $31,000 and the transmission not even last 100,000 miles. No one at Ford wants to belly up to the bar and make this right!
2006Jan 07
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac
- 49,000 miles
I had the transmission oil change at 45000. All I can say is, I dont think this sh*t shouldn"t have Happen with the amount of miles thats on it! This is the last time I ever buy a Ford. Their Warranty SUCKS!
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2009Feb 10
Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L V6
Well I hope they close down and go bankrupt and never build cars again. I WILL NEVER BUY A FORD AGAIN! 2 is enough to handle since they end up costing a lot of $$$. Go for cars that are made in Japan.
jotads
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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