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#164 of 173 1993 explorer losing speed by jmarty Feb 16, 2008 (4:47 pm)
I have a 93 explorer with 115,000 miles on it. It was running good until 2 months ago. Now when i'm on the highway or going up a hill it starts to hesitate, and then loses speed. It runs good up until 55 or 60 mph. Any ideas?   I also had to replace the vacuum plugs 2 or 3 times. One of them keeps falling off, and the stem had some kind of fluid on it, anyone know what fluid it could be and why it's there? I'm kind of a rookie when it comes to repaires, and appreciate any advice. Thanks
#165 of 173 2007 Ford Sport Trak V/8 Transmission Problems by yellowvette Feb 23, 2008 (11:27 am)
Bought this truck, a demo with only 14000 miles on it. Have had this transmission problem since day one. After stopping feels like I got rear ended. Dealership says this is normal. I know this is a downshift issue and after reading the other post's I know this is the problem.Has anyone had any luck with their dealership's on solving this issue?? Also you can go to: ALLDATAdiy.com and put vehicle In to view recalls and service bulletns. When and if I get results I will post and let everyone know!! Replies Welcomed-Thanks!
#166 of 173 chatter while coasting by madflower Feb 29, 2008 (6:52 pm)
I have an 04 explorer with the v6 4wd. When I coast I am getting like a thunk thunk noise like there is something on the rear tire (the noise seems to be behind the drivers seat..not exactly sure where... When I accelerate it disappears. When I put the vehicle in 4x4 high it doesnt exist. it only exists with 4wd off and it is not under any power. Any ideas on what this would be causing this and how serious of an issue this is? DO i just need to try changing out the tranny, rear differential fluid or new tranny or what?   TIA. Replies to this message: rhtrans (Feb 29, 2008 7:03 pm) madflower (Mar 01, 2008 11:23 am)
#167 of 173 Re: chatter while coasting [madflower] by rhtrans Feb 29, 2008 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: madflower (Feb 29, 2008 6:52 pm) Thats hard to say...but it does sound more like a rear differential than a tranamission. I would pull the cover off the rear diff first and inspect the ring gear for damage on the coast side of the gear. Replies to this message: madflower (Mar 01, 2008 11:23 am)
#168 of 173 Re: chatter while coasting [rhtrans] by madflower Mar 01, 2008 (11:23 am)
Replying to: rhtrans (Feb 29, 2008 7:03 pm) Slight update. It does happen now while under power. But only while turning left (? I have now forgotten. but it was turning.) it does -seem- to be coming from the left side. (Cars can echo.)   How hard is it to pull that off and i assume I need to replace the main gasket (any others?), and what kind of fluid do I need to put in it? Do I need special tools? or can i just directly pop that off by crawling under it?    anything else to check for?
#169 of 173 Excellent dealer service, problem gone! by fsmmcsi Mar 07, 2008 (6:29 pm)
My 2006 Explorer V8 has exhibited some slight 1-2 upshift and downshift problems since it was new, but they were too slight for me to botehr taking it in for service. I now have 34,600 miles on it, and the problem (occasionally feeling like being hit from behind on some stops, occasional jerky take-off from stops) had worsened, so I took it to Santa Margarita Ford. I especially appreciate the transmission mechanic's desire to having it right returning it to me. He worked on it, and it was supposed to be finished at the end of the day Wednesday. However, when I arrived to pick it up, Duane in the service department explained that the mechanic was not statisfied with the way it shifted, so wanted to replace more parts. I picked it up this morning (Firday), and it is very, very smooth.   Moderators - you really ought to separate these mechanical issue forums out by model year range. For example, the 6-speed automatic used in the 2006 and newer Explorers (and other vehicles) is not the same as the 5-speed unit used in the 2002 to 2005 models, nor the 4-speed unit used in the 2001 and earlier models. Each should be in separate discussions. Replies to this message: yellowvette (Mar 07, 2008 7:36 pm)
#170 of 173 Re: Excellent dealer service, problem gone! [fsmmcsi] by yellowvette Mar 07, 2008 (7:36 pm)
Replying to: fsmmcsi (Mar 07, 2008 6:29 pm) I am having same problems with my 2007 Sport Trak,read post 165. They keep telling me this is normal,but its not. It is a V/8 6Spd,would like to know what they did if possible.                Thanks
#171 of 173 07 Sport Trak Transmission--6 Speed-Automatic by yellowvette Mar 18, 2008 (10:11 pm)
To all with the transmission down-shifting problems after comming to a stop. Put the truck back in shop, got it back today, so far so good. Dealer ship called Ford and they sent them a different program for the transmission. It shifts normal now, just hope it stays this way.-thx.
#172 of 173 Re: TRANSMISSION PUKED [moterboat] by 70ss454_man Mar 19, 2008 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: moterboat (Oct 02, 2007 1:58 pm) It should be able to pull it just fine. I've pulled my 3700lb boat to the lake and up mountain inclines many times in the past year with my '93. No problems, and it has 200,000+ miles. I think you just have a bad tranny
#173 of 173 attn 1998-2004 explorer owners by fordfan_17 Apr 12, 2008 (12:57 pm)
known transmission issues are posted in my blog concerning blown valve body gaskets could save you an overhaul if you know about it and get it fixed before you spend money for a rebuild

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