transmission problem
6.0
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
14,000 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
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2007Oct 30
(reported on)Explorer Sport Trac V8
- Automatic transmission
- 8,000 miles
Transmission hesitates/slips, then slams/bumps into gear after slowing down for a yield sign, not quite stopping, and then accelerating normally. Only seems to occur after slowing down from 2nd or 3rd gear into first. Doesn't occur if remaining in 1st gear and slowing driving forward (as in a parking lot) and then accelerating. Dealer contacted Ford. No bulletins available. Tested another Sport Trac, same year, more miles with same result. Told to live with it unless/until it breaks.
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2007Aug 01
Explorer Sport Trac Sport Track V8
My vehicle has been to the dealership 3 times for this problem. Everytime I am told that Ford has not figured out how to fix this. This problem is not only with the explorers that have the new six speed transmission but the f150's as well. The transmission specialist at the dealership finally told me to drive it really hard and when the son of a bitch falls out on the ground they will replace it.
I do not feel comfortable driving my kids around in this vehicle and intend to get rid of it soon.
I live in Alaska where the road conditions nine months out of the year require a lot of effort to maneuver. This vehicle has been a pain in the ass all winter to keep on the road and keep from sliding thru intersections while the car decides which gear it wants to be in.
I am told it is a delay in downshifting from 3rd to 2nd ( which it often skips and goes right into 1st) that causes the lunge forward when stopping. But now it has a delay when you take off. Almost like an auto clutch trying to engage at 2500 rpms.
Samantha T.
Wasilla, AK, USA
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