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#136 of 184 Re: 2003 Ford Explorer [barnos01] by explorethebs

Aug 30, 2010 (8:47 pm)

Replying to: barnos01 (Aug 26, 2010 2:19 pm)
ok....heres the update...my explorer went in the shop....after doing a diagnostic on the trans it was found that there was a spike in the downshift at 20 mph......no kiddin, thats what ive been tellin them all along.....they removed and overhauled the valve body because the valves were gunked and sticking, they also said there was a peice of metal in one of the valves that was hangin up.......im happy to say the problem has been fixed and im rollin with pride....I hope this helps someone else because i hear its a very common problem on the explorers

#137 of 184 Re: I need Help bad [explorethebs] by explorer_watch

Nov 26, 2010 (1:59 am)

Replying to: explorethebs (Aug 16, 2010 8:00 pm)
I've owned copious amounts of Ford Explorers from 1997-2006 and the same thing happens to me everytime. Depending on the dealership (most say the same that oh, it makes that sound, and so forth). thats full of shit and by law you have the right to make them switch it out. With the purchase of a warrenty you are entitled to have it switched out as many times as you would like while under contract. when i bought my first explorer in 97 in the first week it had that problem and i returned it and saying the tranny had a problem and i was younger at the time and they didnt take me serious, and i raised hell in there till they finally changed it (I even took the bosses and mechnics on tesst drives to hear the problem). but being the cheap and stingy assholes they are at dealerships they replaced parts with old parts taken off a used tranny. in 7 years i had the tranny replaced 4 times on warrenty till i finally decided to have it done at Wally Transmissions. after that (my explorer was still on warrenty) i brought the bill back to ford and demanded reinversment, and after days of bsing with them i contacted a place in Sacramento and explained my scenero and not only did they extend my warrenty for another 7 years on the house they also reinversed me for the tranny, and that Ford dealership had an investigation opened into it and they had to pay several fines...
 
The point im trying to make is every state has a certain area that controls all the dealership lots and if you explain in great detail the problems with ur car, and the conversations being said they will open an investigation and if they see fraudlant things are going down, they will have that dealership pay for your car to be fixed properly, and if more clames come in like yours that lot will be shut down.

#138 of 184 1999 ford explorer 4x4 by donnie70

Dec 06, 2010 (7:05 am)

My explorer both the 4 wheel drive lights come on at the same time and flash 5 times and then go off for a little while then come on and do the samething.When you try to engage the 4wheel with the switch it does not go in.

#139 of 184 1999 ford explorer 4x4 by fillr68

Dec 06, 2010 (11:55 am)

most likely it is your shift motor located on the drivers side of the transmission right on the transfer case..try to unplug the motor first to make sure there is not bad contection .it is a little difficult to disconnect the plug my need a second pair of hands

#140 of 184 4x4 problem by gouldyson

Dec 12, 2010 (6:02 pm)

i think my 2003 explorer with 107,000 miles is stuck in 4 wheel drive but my 4 wheel drive light is not on. i went from getting 16-20 miles per gallon to 11.5 miles per gallon. i did a full tune up and put some fuel cleaner in it. any suggestions???

#141 of 184 Re: 4x4 problem [gouldyson] by fillr68

Dec 12, 2010 (6:19 pm)

Replying to: gouldyson (Dec 12, 2010 6:02 pm)
you can disconnect the shift motor...this maybe the problem...mean while you will wear out your front tires really quick ..or cause some damage to the front differential

#142 of 184 Re: 2002 sport trac 4x4 operations [markpfiz] by kaknob

Dec 22, 2010 (7:14 pm)

Replying to: markpfiz (Jan 03, 2010 6:05 pm)
did you ever get your 4wd fixed and if so what was wrong. kaknobhotmail.com

#143 of 184 Re: 4x4 problem [gouldyson] by jkdotcom

Jan 13, 2011 (7:09 pm)

Replying to: gouldyson (Dec 12, 2010 6:02 pm)
Exact smae problem here - any findings?

#144 of 184 Re: 4x4 problem [fillr68] by wwest

Jan 22, 2011 (11:09 am)

Replying to: fillr68 (Dec 12, 2010 6:19 pm)
Why only the front tires....?
 
The ENTIRE driveline(***) will be under undue stress and overheating, inclusive of all four tires, with the center diff'l constantly locked.
 
*** Except the front diff'l.
 
I'm surprised he doesn't already have broken thumbs or fingers.

#145 of 184 Re: 1996 explorer 4wd on its own! by: Shifted. [fillr68] by pahuntr76

Jan 25, 2011 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: fillr68 (Jun 05, 2008 8:18 pm)
Did this turn out to be a problem with the motor or the shift control module? I'm trying to use a volt meter and/or a test light to see if I am getting power to the motor. NOTHING. I even attempted to test the yellow wire going into or out of the SCM. NOTHING. Question: does the brake have to be depressed when testing. I am getting dash display when hit the buttons 4X4 Hi and 4X4 lo but I don't here the motor clicking or even the SCM clicking.

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