1996 Explorer XL 1st Gear Thud and Delay

DesertEagle_50 · 04-04-2011, 07:29 PM

Hi,

I'm looking at buying a 1996 Explorer XL 4.0L AWD. It has just under 124,000 miles. It has a few nicks and scratches on the outside. The headliner is really torn up and all four of the door pulls are ripped and have been bolted on (effective, but not pretty.) The wholesale dealer was asking $2,450. Due to the issue below, he offered to add a 6 month 7,500 drivetrain warranty with a $100 deductible for $50 ($2,500 total).

The vehicle has no problem when put into manual 2nd gear. However, when it is put into drive or manual 1st gear there is sometimes a delay in the vehicle moving forward. It lasts a second or less then your hear a thud from underneath the vehicle and it moves without issue. I have taken the vehicle on two test drives and the problem has happened early in the run, but goes away after the vehicle is driven more. In other words the problem is very difficult to duplicate once it happens. The transmission fluid is a beautiful red color without debris.

Any thoughts about what might cause this issue or the value in the deal offered would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Jon94 · 12-29-2011, 08:28 AM

I'm having the same problem with my truck. I asked what it could be on here and no one was able to give me a response. (My thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=339945)
Hopefully someone will be able to give an answer this time. I'll be watching this thread.

EDIT: oops I thought this was a new thread, didn't realize it was 8 months old. I guess this is a real stumper of a problem eh?

*corkey* · 12-29-2011, 08:31 AM

run away as fast as you can, it's going to need a trans soon,,

besides, get on craigslist and look around, that price for a 96 is pretty high for one that has a bad interior ,

and an XL should be a control trac , not an awd, does it have a dash switch for 4x4 ?

04-04-2011, 07:29 PM	#1
DesertEagle_50 Wannabe Elite Explorer Doylestown, PA '96 XL Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	1996 Explorer XL 1st Gear Thud and Delay Hi, I'm looking at buying a 1996 Explorer XL 4.0L AWD. It has just under 124,000 miles. It has a few nicks and scratches on the outside. The headliner is really torn up and all four of the door pulls are ripped and have been bolted on (effective, but not pretty.) The wholesale dealer was asking $2,450. Due to the issue below, he offered to add a 6 month 7,500 drivetrain warranty with a $100 deductible for $50 ($2,500 total). The vehicle has no problem when put into manual 2nd gear. However, when it is put into drive or manual 1st gear there is sometimes a delay in the vehicle moving forward. It lasts a second or less then your hear a thud from underneath the vehicle and it moves without issue. I have taken the vehicle on two test drives and the problem has happened early in the run, but goes away after the vehicle is driven more. In other words the problem is very difficult to duplicate once it happens. The transmission fluid is a beautiful red color without debris. Any thoughts about what might cause this issue or the value in the deal offered would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

12-29-2011, 08:31 AM	#3
corkey Elite Canuck, Eh ?? In the Great White North where winter never seems to end ,Ontario,, still ice fishing,, 96xl,99xls,old Rangers Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,448 Vehicle Specs	run away as fast as you can, it's going to need a trans soon,, besides, get on craigslist and look around, that price for a 96 is pretty high for one that has a bad interior , and an XL should be a control trac , not an awd, does it have a dash switch for 4x4 ? __________________ Log Roller,, Fox Coilovers 35's and others, , Truck of the month Ranger Of Danger,,,project truck, also look for Blues Traveller Elite registry, ,

12-29-2011, 08:28 AM	#2
Jon94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Guilford, Connecticut 94 Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 59 Vehicle Specs	I'm having the same problem with my truck. I asked what it could be on here and no one was able to give me a response. (My thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=339945) Hopefully someone will be able to give an answer this time. I'll be watching this thread. EDIT: oops I thought this was a new thread, didn't realize it was 8 months old. I guess this is a real stumper of a problem eh?