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While driving on the the highway on ramp the vehicle was hard to accelerate and almost caused an accident merging on the highway. When the vehicle was scanned 16 transmission obd codes came up. The cause of the codes was a corroded connector going to the transmission. It corroded from water intrusion from water leaking from the A/C drain onto the transmission electrical connector. This is a safety issue that needs to get fixed and paid by Ford for poor engineering.
Out transmission failed while driving down the road. We understand that this problem has been reported many times and that Ford is aware of it. It is a malfunction in the transmission and not a maintenance problem. We were driving on 25 headed East out of bay city going straight at 55 miles an hour.
The contact drives a 2007 Ford Explorer owned by the philadelphia school district. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the transmission and engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the passenger side mirror was detached and was re-attached with a piece of glass and tape. The contact stated that the failures were reported to the supervisor as well as documented in a vehicle report. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs, but the failure persisted. The contact also stated that several other Ford Explorer in the philadelphia school district fleet were unsafe to drive as they exhibited hesitation and stalling. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The cause of the failures were not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford exploder. The contact stated that the transmission had cracked. The contact called formula Ford located at 4318 middle rutland vt 05701 800-906-6065. The vehicle was not repaired. It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. When the vehicle was being inspected, the mechanic stated that the drive shaft bearings were loose and slightly detached. The mechanic diagnosed that the drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a backorder on the drive shafts. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
- Ruthfordton, NC, USA
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Yes driving my vehicle the power train light came on pull up at the stoplight taking off the car went into a lower gear pulling very hard so I pull off the highway. And turn it back on the truck continue to pulled hard. I took it to aamco transmission said the transmission needs to be rebuilt for five different code came up in the computer.
The vehicle hesitates when shifting from park to reverse, or park to drive or any other gear. You have to put the car in the gear you want and wait for it to shift. It then gives a jolt when it shifts, and then you can move. At times, the car will shift to neutral when stopping for red light, and you have to move the gear to another gear then back to drive on green to move the vehicle. The vehicle only has 73,950.9 miles and the mechanic advised it needed a new transmission. The date below is an estimated date. We have had the vehicle in the shop several times in the past year.
Vehicle will jolt, shift hard while shifting to reverse. Have taken to mechanic to look at and it will not show any codes for transmission. This has happened several times and I only have appx 85,000 miles on vehicle. Extended warranty expires at 94,000.
I have a 2007 Ford Explorer with 94,000 miles. The transmission is slipping and grinding. I do not believe the transmission should be going bad at the low of miles.
I have a 2007 Ford Explorer with 71,000 miles. The transmission is slipping and grinding. I do not believe the transmission should be going bad at the low of miles
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced trouble shifting, an abnormal noise was heard from the engine, and the vehicle would not accelerate past 30 mph. In addition, the check power train warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred twice more. The contact stated that the transmission had been previously replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,681.
When trying to give gas it esatates, stalls and jerks. When this started we thought it was the fuel. The car was under warranty. We got it to the dealer it had 59000 miles on it and we were 20 days over the warranty. We were told that we might need a torque converter or a new transmission for $2800 or $5400. They would not cover it under warranty. It is still doing it and we worrey that it may cause a series accident.
Transmission started to have hard shifting, slipping between 3rd and 4th gear. Jumps very hard when put in reverse. It would slip between 3rd and fourth gear when going above 40 mph and do it only one or two times when starting to drive then operate normally until the next cold start. I see several posted complaints about this model transmission. Maybe NHTSA should recall it before someone has a bad accident due to transmission failure.
Transmission started to have hard shifting, slipping between 3rd and 4th gear. Jumps very hard when put in reverse. This problem only started three months ago. The car only had 73000 miles on it when it stared to act wrong. It would slip between 3rd and fourth gear when going above 40 mph and do it only one or two times when starting to drive then operate normally until the next cold start. Truck has mostly highway miles and just started driving city routes in the past two years. I see several posted complaints about this model transmission. Maybe NHTSA should recall it before someone has a bad accident due to transmission failure.
Transmission started slipping as I was driving which did not allow me to accelerate into traffic as needed. I took to a Ford dealer and they indicated that I needed a new transmission at a cost of $3800.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that immediately after the vehicle was started, the check engine light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and that the 02 sensor was defective. The contact mentioned that in the process of replacing the 02 sensor, he noticed several bare wires. The insulation on the wires had rotted and fallen off the sensors. As a result, the wires needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact pulled down the transmission wire harness and noticed that 15 wires were affected. Also, the cooling temperature sensor had the same problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 11/12/15
I and many other people have had transmission problems with our V8 Explorer. The transmission began clucking, jerking, and slipping without reason. The problem is getting worse as time progresses. I am very upset that Ford has not announced a recall.
Unable to accelerate without jerking or hesitation. Felt like truck was going to stall out. Engine light came on along with wrench light. Shifted hard. Ended up having to replace the shift solenoid pack, had the transmission serviced and re calibrated and still have issues with poor acceleration. Problem still not resolved.
Transmission failed. Took it in to be rebuilt and it never shifted right so I took it back again and they replaced an electrical strap; still not shifting right. Took it back again to be looked at. Got it back today and when I left the shop it was ok, later in the day I ran an errand and when I got in to come home I didn't have any gears, nothing and putting it in park was very difficult. Finally got reverse after a few minutes of shifting up and down; put it in park again; after many many attempts I finally got drive but in the 2 position on the shifter. I had noticed that the shifter was really loose when I first got in but thought perhaps it was that way before but I just hadn't noticed. Got home and had to force it in to park and then tried to go in reverse or drive again and had nothing.
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- Green Bay, WI, USA