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#1 of 243 2002 transmission problem by cluper

Jan 05, 2007 (12:52 pm)

While driving recently, the "off" light on the overdrive switch started blinking. After driving a little farther the service engine soon light came on. I just finished changing the oil and filter but the problem still exists.

#2 of 243 changing TCC solenoid by cluper

Jan 12, 2007 (8:22 am)

can anyone give me information on changing the TCC solenoid on a 2002 expedition?

#3 of 243 Re: 2002 transmission problem [cluper] by patrick24

Jan 20, 2007 (11:06 pm)

Replying to: cluper (Jan 05, 2007 12:52 pm)
Hi
I have a FOrd Expedition 99 EB and the identical thing happened to me today. I was just wondering if you fixed this problem yet. If you did could you please tell me what part did you replace. Was it the TTC solenoid??? Thank you very much for any information.
Regards
Patrick

#4 of 243 Re: 2002 transmission problem [patrick24] by cluper

Jan 22, 2007 (3:05 pm)

Replying to: patrick24 (Jan 20, 2007 11:06 pm)
Yes it was the TTC solenoid. My mechanic order the part but after it came in, it was the wrong one. ($40.00) He looked up the VIN # to get the right one. As it turns out, the one I needed was just over $200.00. Luckily, he had the very same trans. from a wreaked expo and only charged me $65.00 for the used one. He installed it over a week ago and everythings working fine. He even gave me the same 1 year warranty on the used part!! Good luck.

#5 of 243 Problem, with my ford exped. 1999 eddie bauer v8, 5.4 engine 4x4 truck by ayakata

Feb 27, 2007 (8:12 am)

I have a 1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, 5.4 liter Triton V-8 with 165,000 miles. It is clean with NO problems of ANY kind since I bought 2 months ago, as a matter of fact the car was driven from Boston to washington d.c with no problem. However, yesterday I noticed some little resistance in its movement and today the truck refuses to advance or reverse and people says it is the transmission. I checked the transmission fluid and there was a fluid in it, however the engine oil level was very low, so I immediately added some engine oil and trans fluid but the truck still will not move forward or backward. In order not to cause further damage, I had the truck towed to my mechanic and who also says that since the truck will not moves, it must be a trans problem.
I just added a remote start security alarm system, crime stopper, and a dvd player on saturday and the trans problem start on sunday... could there be some kind of connection or is just a coincidence?
  
I am just wondering if it could be something else or maybe something that does not require another trans, or maybe there is something else that can be tested or checked on the truck before buying another trans, and if the need be that I must buy a new trans, if there is any suggestions, advice or any helpful hints, tips.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

#6 of 243 1999 ford exped. trans problem. by ayakata

Feb 27, 2007 (8:14 am)

I have a 1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, 5.4 liter Triton V-8 with 165,000 miles. It is clean with NO problems of ANY kind since I bought 2 months ago, as a matter of fact the car was driven from Boston to washington d.c with no problem. However, yesterday I noticed some little resistance in its movement and today the truck refuses to advance or reverse and people says it is the transmission. I checked the transmission fluid and there was a fluid in it, however the engine oil level was very low, so I immediately added some engine oil and trans fluid but the truck still will not move forward or backward. In order not to cause further damage, I had the truck towed to my mechanic and who also says that since the truck will not moves, it must be a trans problem.
I just added a remote start security alarm system, crime stopper, and a dvd player on saturday and the trans problem start on sunday... could there be some kind of connection or is just a coincidence?
   
I am just wondering if it could be something else or maybe something that does not require another trans, or maybe there is something else that can be tested or checked on the truck before buying another trans, and if the need be that I must buy a new trans, if there is any suggestions, advice or any helpful hints, tips.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

#7 of 243 Stinking Trannies by jackbp

Apr 02, 2007 (1:37 pm)

I have the same Expy as you do, and I believe that from experience that yes you will soon need service to the trans. I bought mine in October 2004 from a leasing company( company service records were complete) and within the first month the trans completely failed. It started out slowly, but soon I noticed that the trans fluid was filled with metallic particles, and was dark, and burnt. I had to wrangle with the leasing company to get a compromise on a replacement trans for around $600.00 There seems to be something endemic with the transmission types used, and possibly the yearage and mileage of these units. If possible try to get a completed replacement instead of a repair. Yes I tried everything including prayer, but prayer and a cheap replacement did the trick.

#8 of 243 Re: Stinking Trannies [jackbp] by ayakata

Apr 02, 2007 (3:17 pm)

Replying to: jackbp (Apr 02, 2007 1:37 pm)
Thanks Mr jackbp for your reply. I just wish I knew a little bit more about these trucks before I bought one. Yes I tried everything especially when dealer told me that it will cost me $3000 for a new trans and labor, but with a prayer I got an outside mechanic who get me a used trans with 90 days warranty for $1000 and get paid $500 to put it in.
 
Now, upon getting the truck back I noticed it was very low at the back. The mechanic mentioned that this was due to the air suspension and he said I should have turned it off before getting the truck towed to them but he said he had turn it off and back on that within days the car will rise back to normal height,( it is been a week now) however the car rides was so bumpy and shaking that I took the truck back to the shop the next day. The mechanic told me that there is nothing he can do to the truck and suggested that I should take it to the dealer so again, I went to the dealer where they told me that the air suspension pump has shut out and therefore I will need a replacement along with relay and 3 valves, total price $1500.
Right now, I am just fed up with the truck and all the expenses, I mean how can a common tow cause the pump to shut out completely to the point of replacement? it is suspension today, who knows what tomorrow. I believe something as simple as turning off suspension switch should not that much, anyway I am on my second prayer for miracle. Any idea, suggestions and advise will be greatly appreciated.

#9 of 243 Re: Stinking Trannies [ayakata] by macman246

Apr 03, 2007 (12:30 pm)

Replying to: ayakata (Apr 02, 2007 3:17 pm)
Is the "Check Suspension" light on? Did you check the switch that turns the inflation pump on and off? It is located in the front passenger footwell, on the right side wall up under the dash. Did you check the associated fuses?

#10 of 243 Re: Stinking Trannies [macman246] by ayakata

Apr 03, 2007 (1:08 pm)

Replying to: macman246 (Apr 03, 2007 12:30 pm)
Yes sir, the check suspension light is on, I check the switch and switch on and off couple of time with no luck. They told me all the fuses are okay, that the problem is that the pump is burnt out and the relay is bad.
I guess I must come up with $1500 to replace the pump.
Thanks and God bless

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