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Ford Explorer Transmission Questions

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#183 of 383 Binding Tranny? by bradleyk

Jul 02, 2008 (6:35 am)

I have a 2000 ford explorer with 110,000 miles on it. I have had no problems with it until the other day. I pulled into the store, got my stuff and came back out, backed out of the parking spot, put the truck in drive and the engine stopped. I started it back up and again put it in drive and the engine quit again. I started it back up and tried reverse. It worked fine, I tried drive and the engine shut off again. I put it in neutral and pushed it forward, it rolls forward just fine, but when I put it drive the tranny seems to bind up, as if its in two gears at the same time and the engine dies. I tried swithing to 4 wheel high and low with the same result, something seems to bind and the engine dies. Tranny fluid is full and looks clean. I had a filter and new fluid put in several thousand miles ago.
Any suggestions?

#184 of 383 transmission fitings top and bottom by jarrinmich

Jul 08, 2008 (8:16 pm)

hi i have a 1999 mountaineer 4r70 5.0l awd i need to know which fiting on trans the top or bottom goes to the top radiator fiting ty

#185 of 383 Re: transmission fitings top and bottom [jarrinmich] by fordfan_17

Jul 08, 2008 (9:49 pm)

Replying to: jarrinmich (Jul 08, 2008 8:16 pm)
2 ways to find out :
#1 disconnect the top line on the radiator, have someone start and shut off the motor while you watch.... or
#2 wait till tomorrow and ill tell you from the chart exactly which is which
posted 10:49 pm my time

#186 of 383 Re: transmission fitings top and bottom [jarrinmich] by fordtransman

Jul 16, 2008 (8:24 pm)

Replying to: jarrinmich (Jul 08, 2008 8:16 pm)
ON A 4R7- SERIES TRANS, THE TOP FITTING ON THE TRANS, FURTHER BACK ON THE CASE, IS THE "RETURN" LINE. THE LOWER FITTING, FURTHER FORWARD, IS THE "FEED LINE" THE LINE THAT COMES FROM THE EXTERNAL TRANS COOLER TO THE TRANS IS THE RETURN LINE. THE EXTERNAL COOLER IS ALWAYS "AFTER" THE RADIATOR, AND IN THE "RETURN" TO THE TRANS.

#187 of 383 Transmission Question by keger

Jul 27, 2008 (5:56 pm)

Hi i have a 99 ford Explorer 2wd as i was backing up into my driveway it felt as if someone had rear ended me, and could not go reverse anymore? Is this caused by transmission failure? if so what would be my best bet, rebuilt, new, used? Sell truck? Please help!! Thanks!!

#188 of 383 Ford Explorer transmission problem by superx1

Jul 28, 2008 (11:28 am)

A week ago speedometer started jumping around to different speeds. Now my speedo reads about 40 when i go 65. Overdrive light blinks on and off and sometimes there is a late shift at lower speeds. Its a 97 Explorer 6 cyl 2door. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#189 of 383 2003 Explorer Transmission Trouble by mrbroncos81

Jul 28, 2008 (7:16 pm)

i am noticing slight slippage in the tranny, but only from take-off...there is a slight pause which to me feels like its slipping, and the other day I noticed a slight "clunking" sound as it "paused". I went to check the transmission fluid and to my surprise there is no dipstick to check the fluid, I called the local Ford dealership and I was informed that Ford didnt equip it with a dipstick and that if I want to have the fluid checked I have to take it to them, so tomorrow I get the luxury of paying about fifty bucks just to have the fluid level checked and filled if needed. But between now and then, does anyone know what causes the "slip" or "pause" that i speak of?? I would love to hear anyone elses similar story.

#190 of 383 check and fill options 02 XLS by rickp11ok

Jul 30, 2008 (6:19 pm)

Has anyone found a way to check and fill the transmission outside of dealership involvement?

#191 of 383 Re: 2003 Explorer Transmission Trouble [mrbroncos81] by acunningham1

Jul 30, 2008 (8:33 pm)

Replying to: mrbroncos81 (Jul 28, 2008 7:16 pm)
Take it from me, you may want to spend the money and take it to the dealership. I have a 2005 Ford Explorer that had 43,000 miles on it when the O/D light came on and the Check Transmission warning light. It was a Friday evening in traffic of course and I called a Ford dealership. They did not have a transmission tech on site on a Saturday so I took it to an independent transmission shop. My car was slipping from 1st to 3rd gear. Could not happen at a worse time because I was in the process of moving and starting a new job, so I let this shop do the work. The mechanic assured me it was nothing that I did and my transmission failed due to a faulty part. He gave me my old parts back and even wrote a letter and said he would speak with their rep to explain the problem. He said I should not have this type of transmission failure at 43,000 miles. Cost me over $2,200 for a reconditioned one. I have contacted and spoke with 2 customer service reps at Ford Motors and both say they can't do anything because I did not take it to a Ford dealership. If you are having slip or pause problems, take it to the dealership to be on the safe side just in case you end up with a major problem due to their faulty parts.

#192 of 383 1996 Explorer 4x4 Someone please help me!! by shufed

Aug 05, 2008 (10:33 am)

I was driving my car everything was fine I did not hear any wierd noises the trans wasnt slipping or anything and i came to a complete stop I tried to go again and my car won't move it won't move in reverse or drive I tried four wheel drive I have tried everything If I get it up to about 4rpm it will slowly roll, I took it into the shop and they want to charge me all kinds of money just wanted to check and see if anybody new what it could possible be Thanks Stephanie

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