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#11 of 252 Re: our explorer down shift is a real problem [reck] by groobs Oct 29, 2006 (1:17 pm)
I see that some of you have down shifting problems. I have a 2003 Explorer XLT my issue occurs in the up shift between 2-3rd gear. I noticed this issue last year when it started to get cold. There is a delay betwn the 2 gears and then the engine catches and shifts. I have had it to the dealer they said it is a transmission issue. Ford had a rep out to look at it said the issue was not bad enough to fix. Now this year samething my O/D off light came on the the truck is shifting worse than ever. Any thoughts?
#12 of 252 Re: our explorer down shift is a real problem [groobs] by reck Oct 29, 2006 (2:25 pm)
Well- we took it to the dealer again (3rd time) they said they skipped a step in the reprogramming - evidently what ford engineering told them to do they thought they did.. however, WHEN THEY REPROGRAM the transmission, make sure that they get the fluid temperature up to 175 degrees,,,, they said that they did not did not get it up to that temp the first time. so make sure they do this step --so far it is working beautifully.....lets hope so!!! i told them to fix it right or keep it! Replies to this message: reck (Nov 24, 2006 8:49 pm)
#13 of 252 Re: our explorer down shift is a real problem [reck] by reck Oct 30, 2006 (5:54 pm)
here's an update-guess what--its doing it all over again! that "repair" only lasted one week! am going to dealer tomorrow and it won't be pretty... want to tell them to keep it.. any suggestions from anyone how to go about making the dealer keep this one and giving me a different vehicle?i have never run into this before..... any suggestions?
#14 of 252 Re: our explorer down shift is a real problem [reck] by hkline Oct 31, 2006 (5:04 am)
Well, I took mine in and got the new "updated" valve body, and surprisingly, it seems to have solved the problem so far. No jerking, hard shifting, etc. I'm giving it the "week-long" test though, because I know nothing else has worked yet, and I'm hesitant to complacently think things are perfect now. Hoping this is gong to be it, though . . . Replies to this message: cj_poole (Nov 15, 2006 11:26 am) robotec (Nov 20, 2008 5:35 am)
#15 of 252 Re: our explorer down shift is a real problem [hkline] by reck Oct 31, 2006 (3:03 pm)
been there done that still did not work-they said that ford is stumped also... leave it to me! took it in this am--- they are keeping it - ford wants to put in a new trans.. I said no way- i am not safe in tius vehicle...spoke to gm of dealership-he is going to work with regional ford rep - to get us into a vehicle we will be happy with...they said tonight that they are replacing the pcm board??? but ford thinks its futile... they have to go thru the motions... and asked us to have patience.... UGH!!!!
#16 of 252 Re: our explorer down shift is a real problem [groobs] by cj_poole Nov 15, 2006 (11:26 am)
Replying to: hkline (Oct 31, 2006 5:04 am) Our 2002 Explorer Sport Trac is having the exact same shift problems as groobs's. It was shifting rough, delaying between 2nd and 3rd gears. I had the Transmission serviced as per the maintenance schedule. The problem continues and now the O/D light is flashing on and off when I drive it.   Any ideas?   Replies to this message: robotec (Nov 20, 2008 5:35 am)
#17 of 252 Re: Ford Explorer down shift issues [hkline] by reck Nov 24, 2006 (8:49 pm)
Replying to: reck (Oct 29, 2006 2:25 pm) whatever happened with your transmission? They insisted on putting a new one in our 2006, but still having same problem, filed lemon law paperwork, now when we take it in for same problems, they say they cannot duplicate our issues.... the good old run around.... am meeting ford reps soon... just curious how yours was working.......
#18 of 252 Re: Ford Explorer down shift issues [reck] by regal2 Nov 27, 2006 (8:47 am)
They installed a software patch about a month ago and it seems to be ok. However, I am not confident things are 100%, if I put the car into 3rd gear instead of drive the trans really lunges. Say you back out of the drive way and want to shift into drive but it winds up in 3rd, this is when I notice the problem.   It is obvious to me there is an issue with this new trans, seems since I started this chain alot of folks are having similar issues.   I spoke to a friend of mine about the lemon law, it seems on the surface you have a real case. Stay firm and keep pushing
#19 of 252 Re: Ford Explorer down shift issues [regal2] by reck Nov 27, 2006 (5:17 pm)
thanks, we're trying--we had it in again (5th time) Ford already has certified the final repair attempt per lemon law....and now dealer is playing games. The 5th time we had it in there, they said that there is no problems with it! It was obvious it was still doing the lunging...Ford also wanted to meet with us/dealer, the dealer is now giving us the run around on dates and times...attorney gen said to file with arbitration.... we have 26 out of service days to date... at 30, they have no choice but to replace or repurchase vehicle....I hate the games they play!! if I can stay firm.... thanks for the vote of confidence!! Replies to this message: nvbanker (Dec 03, 2006 10:11 am)
#20 of 252 V6 vs V8 by amlarison Nov 27, 2006 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: regal2 (Sep 19, 2006 7:21 am) I am thinking of getting a new expolrer but I think that I would stay with the V6 because I drive about 20000mi a year. Is the down shift issue only with the V8 or is it in all new Explorers?

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