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#87 of 253 2003 Expedition will not shift past 2nd Gear by OdieF15

Nov 24, 2008 (12:07 am)

I am the original owner of a 2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer with 79,000 miles. Two days ago, I noticed that the transmission attempted to shift to 3rd gear... but would not engage (it dropped into Neutral). When I added gas, the RPM revved up to 4500 RPM when the transmission finally dropped back into 2nd Gear. It drives and shifts smoothly in reverse, 1st, and 2nd gears with no abnormalities noted. With O/D OFF selected or "2" selected on the shift selector, the car drives in 1st and 2nd gears only... up to 60 MPH at 4500 RPM. I replaced the Transmission Fluid and Filter... all looked clean with only minor micro-dust size particles in the fluid and a nice vibrant red color. Does anyone know what else can I do before sending it to a Transmission Shop for a costly rebuild or replacement???

#88 of 253 '03 delayed gear engagement by bwanapete

Dec 04, 2008 (6:17 am)

If my '03 Ford Expedition sits for several days, and the weather is about freezing or colder, when I start it and shift into gear, nothing happens for maybe 5 seconds. Then once it engages, all is fine for the rest of the day. 39,000 miles. This only began to happen this year, and I've owned it since new. Is this a first warning of something expensive in the near future?

#89 of 253 Re: 2002 transmission problem [barap1] by yathink

Jan 09, 2009 (12:26 am)

Replying to: barap1 (Oct 30, 2007 10:54 pm)
I had the same problems with my 2004 Expedition. By driving it and not paying attention to the blinking overdrive light, it cost me over 2 mos. time in the shop and eventually a new trans. Mine started at 20,000 and they finally replaced the trans at 55,000. there were 6 times it went into the shop replacing only the planetary gears. Now I;m having problems with the new trans. and only have 1,500 miles left on the warranty. I'm checking into the lemon law since I bought it new and there isn't an additional warranty on the reconditioned trans that was put in two months ago! Pay attention to that light, it is telling you the problems have just begun!

#90 of 253 Re: Expedition Transmission clunking [chumpy77] by Dpolk

Jan 09, 2009 (2:24 pm)

Replying to: chumpy77 (Nov 08, 2008 3:45 pm)
I have a 2008 EB Expedition with trailer towing package. I have a dramatic "clunk" as I slow to a stop. Have you had any luck diagnosing the problem?
 
Doug

#91 of 253 Re: Expedition Transmission clunking [Dpolk] by buzzz1

Jan 09, 2009 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: Dpolk (Jan 09, 2009 2:24 pm)
You need to take it in. That problem has been talked about a lot. A slight tip in bump is normal, a clunk or bang is not. It's the tranny shifting into first, which happens around 3mph or less. There are TSB's on this.

#92 of 253 but here's what mine does! by bwanapete

Jan 09, 2009 (8:47 pm)

(2003 Expedition with 40,000 miles) This afternoon after driving in AWD for 2 1/2 miles, mostly downhill, I got to a stop sign. In a moment there was a break in traffic so I pressed on the gas. It was as if the truck was in neutral. Nothing happened for several seconds. Then it was ok.
 
So what is going on? What sort of big bucks to repair?

#93 of 253 Re: Expedition Transmission clunking [Dpolk] by dieselone

Jan 13, 2009 (8:32 pm)

Replying to: Dpolk (Jan 09, 2009 2:24 pm)
I had similar issues with my 07. I had the trans reflashed back in July and no issues since. I also had the delayed downshift to 1st gear. The reflash completely changed how the trans behaves and has been a huge improvement.

#94 of 253 Re: '03 delayed gear engagement [bwanapete] by black07limited

Feb 01, 2009 (7:55 pm)

Replying to: bwanapete (Dec 04, 2008 6:17 am)
I was wondering if you ever figured out what was going on with your expedition. Mine is doing the exact same thing. I have taken to the dealership a few months ago and they said I was just trying to put it into gear to soon but it is much worse now. Do you have anything that will help? Thanks Dee

#95 of 253 problem sort of solved by bwanapete

Feb 02, 2009 (5:59 am)

My son suggested that I check the transmission fluid. After driving more than the 20 miles the book says, I checked. No fluid showed on the stick. I had to add about 8/10 of a quart. No more problem, but I suppose I should wonder where the fluid went. I park on gravel, or snow, and see nothing underneath.

#96 of 253 Transmission Cluncking into Overdrive by kbarkhouse

Feb 03, 2009 (6:26 am)

I have a 2000 Ford Expedition XLT and it has started clunking when it goes into the last gear overdrive. It does not clunck when I do not have it in overdrive (towing mode). This problem just started. Does anyone have any ideas as to the cause and possible repair.
 
Thanks, Kbarkhouse

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