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#39 of 132 4 wheel drive by muskrat Oct 06, 2007 (4:59 pm)
I have a 98 expedition 4.6l. Last winter I discovered that when I try to put in into 4 high or low it isn't engaging. The lights on the dash are lighting up as they should but the system is not engaging. I am being told it is problably the transfer case shifting motor. I wanted some more advice before I replace...Help.. Replies to this message: ipz2222 (Oct 18, 2007 3:54 pm)
#40 of 132 2004 tranmission by mytrk1 Oct 08, 2007 (8:54 am)
We just bought a 2004 with 28,000 miles 5 wks ago. It's now back at the dealer for transmission problems (both upshift and downshift) and we're waiting to hear from the Ford rep. At first they couldn't duplicate the problem (sound familiar?) but we insisted that it is much worse than the slight clunk as referenced in the service bulletin. I can't imagine the clunk and hard shift on ice; you would think they would see this as a safety issue. Not picking it up until it's fixed! After reading this forum I guess we are in for a battle. Replies to this message: walsh66 (Oct 08, 2007 10:16 am) deanct (Apr 11, 2008 3:58 pm) neveragainford (Apr 11, 2008 7:31 pm)
#41 of 132 Re: 2004 tranmission [mytrk1] by walsh66 Oct 08, 2007 (10:16 am)
Replying to: mytrk1 (Oct 08, 2007 8:54 am) Ours did not start with a clunk and hard shift, we now realize that it started months ago with just a strange sound. We are suppose to get ours back today, make sure that you do not pick it up until the transmission is changed. We were told there was nothing wrong with ours when it was still under warranty. Now that the warranty has run out it is costing us $2600 to have it replaced with a Jasper Rebuilt transmission. This transmission has a 100,000 mile warranty something >FORD WONT GIVE US. We do love our truck but not sure that keeping it is the right thing to do.
#42 of 132 Re: 4 wheel drive [muskrat] by ipz2222 Oct 18, 2007 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: muskrat (Oct 06, 2007 4:59 pm) t case shifting motor is a good guess, but it really needs to be diagnosed. Many transmission shops also work on t cases, I would ck there.
#43 of 132 Re: 2002 transmission problem [cluper] by barap1 Oct 30, 2007 (9:54 pm)
Replying to: cluper (Jan 05, 2007 11:52 am) My 99 Expedition started doing the same thing. The blinking has been intermitent. It usually starts blinking when I hit 45MPH. I had the fluid drained/flushed and still get it. Today, I drove it to see if maybe it just needed to warm up more and drove for more than 20 miles without the light blinking and took it up to 70MPH and no blinking. Upon entering my neighborhood it started blinking again. Any ideas? I took it to the dealer and AAXXX, they both said the tranny needs rebuilding. It drives and shifts fine. Replies to this message: yathink (Jan 08, 2009 11:26 pm)
#44 of 132 Re: 07 Expedition EL transmission problems [tubbysma] by neveragainford Nov 09, 2007 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: tubbysma (Sep 06, 2007 12:11 pm) I too have had this problem with my 07 Expedition Limited. I am at my wits end with the dealer Champion Ford Corpus Christi, TX. My vehicle has been in the shop 4 times for this problem and they are actually telling me there is no solution at this time. Thanks to your comments I will be at the dealership tomorrow AM to bring them this new information. Hopefully they will fix the problem or my next step will be to file a complaint with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Leamon Law Department. Thanks again for your comments. Replies to this message: buzzz1 (Nov 14, 2007 9:05 am) neveragainford (Nov 14, 2007 11:16 am)
#45 of 132 Re: 07 Expedition EL transmission problems [neveragainford] by buzzz1 Nov 14, 2007 (9:05 am)
Replying to: neveragainford (Nov 09, 2007 6:21 pm) There is a new TSB out of the hesitation problem. Here it is.   Printable View (68 KB) TSB   07-23-6         * HESITATION AFTER TIP-IN FROM A STOP/BUMP WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H)   Publication Date: November 8, 2007   FORD:   2007-2008 Expedition   This article supersedes TSB 07-14-2 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years. ISSUE:   Some 2007 Expedition vehicles may exhibit a hesitation upon tip-in after braking to a stop and/or a bump while braking to a stop below 10 MPH (16 Km/h). This TSB fixes the bump while braking to a stop and reduces the incidence of tip-in hesitation when accelerating from a stop. Some 2008 Expedition vehicles may exhibit a bump feeling while braking to a stop below 10 MPH (16 Km/h). This TSB fixes the bump while braking to a stop issue.   ACTION:   Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.   NOTE: SOME TIP-IN HESITATION IS NORMAL ON THIS TRANSMISSION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH OPERATION.   SERVICE PROCEDURE   The calibration update will help to improve this condition on 2007 vehicles. 2008 vehicles already have this feature incorporated. The harsh bump while braking to a stop will be eliminated. Several days of driving is required for the transmission to fully adapt.   NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE MECHATRONIC UNIT. MECHATRONIC REPAIR/REPLACEMENT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THIS ISSUE.      1. Install IDS/PDS or equivalent and ID the vehicle.    2. Update the PCM/TCM calibration using IDS release 51.8 and higher or 52.1 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2007.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com . Since the TCM cannot be independently reprogrammed, reprogram the PCM to ensure that engine and transmission calibrations are updated to the latest level simultaneously.    3. Clear TCM keep alive memory (KAM) and adaptive tables.          1. Using IDS:                1. Open Toolbox.                2. Choose Powertrain.                3. Choose Reset KAM.                4. Then Choose TCM.          2. Using PDS:                1. Choose all Tests and Calibrations.                2. Scroll down the menu and choose reset TCM KAM.                     NOTE: FOR PDS, RESET TCM KAM IS NOT THE SAME AS CLEAR TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE TABLES, WHICH IS UNDER THE POWERTRAIN - TRANSMISSION MENU TREE.                     NOTE: UNHOOKING THE BATTERY WILL NOT CLEAR THE TCM KAM.                     NOTE: DO NOT CLEAR THE PCM KAM.    4. Verify that the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) PID is above 175° F (80° C). If it is not at 175° F (80° C), drive unit approximately 3 miles (5 Km) to reach temperature.         NOTE: TFT MUST BE AT 175° F (80° C) OR ABOVE BEFORE PROCEEDING TO STEP 5.      5. Drive unit to perform adaptive shift strategy learn:          1. Accelerate from rest with light throttle. The 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4 shifts must occur at engine speeds between 1300-1800 RPM.          2. Continue to accelerate gently to 50 MPH (80 Km/h) so that the transmission shifts into 6th gear.          3. Brake gently to a complete stop and hold foot on brake for at least 15 seconds.          4. Repeat Steps (a-c) a total of five (5) times.   WARRANTY STATUS:   Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.   OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME 072306A 2007-2008 Expedition: Check Diagnostic Trouble Codes, Reprogram The PCM And TCM, Includes Time To Clear KAM And Perform Road Tests (Do Not Use With 12650D) 0.9 Hr. Replies to this message: neveragainford (Nov 14, 2007 11:16 am)
#46 of 132 Re: 07 Expedition EL transmission problems [buzzz1] by neveragainford Nov 14, 2007 (11:16 am)
Replying to: buzzz1 (Nov 14, 2007 9:05 am) Thank you so much for your information. The delearship is working on the problem. I have been driving a 2008 model Expedition, same style and let me tell you there is a huge difference in the way the automobile drives and handles itself from the 2007. I am throughly upset at the fact I was sold a defective vehicle at top dollar price. It is a shame Ford was not more upfront with me, even when bringing the vehicle back for the 5th time they tried to tell me that they were waiting for Ford to send out a TSB. It wasn't until I told them that I was blogging on the net and had downloaded other buyers complaints for the same problem and new there was an existing TSB for this problem. Only then did they take me serious. Thanks again for the information I will keep this as my secret weapon incase the problem is not corrected.

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