Newbie and first post so bear with me!
I bought a 2011 Explorer Limited from dealer in fall of 2011 that currently has 46,000 miles. Besides the 3 visits and 2 replacements of my screen module, the car overall has been good. (passenger mirror light went out too and the bulb isnt replaceable, and the windshield trim rattles on the passenger side-- But I was NOT going to pay the $200/$450 to solve those "issues"
I went to the dealership in May '15 to have the transmission issue looked at. I was experiencing both the circumstances discribed in this thread. Both a delayed/sluggish acceleration, and "red light then turns green so i go back to gas and feel a "jolt' like the gear gets slammed". On May of '15 FORD SERVICE performed and I paid for TSB 13-03-18, but given the older vehicle construction date, can anyone answer why they would not have performed TSB 11-12-10?!
I clearly want to avoid a $3,000 transmission replacement but at the same time, dont want to pay $135 for them to "look" at it AGAIN and then the estimated 9.1 hours the TSB 11-12-10 estimates.
I did confirm my model has the MERCON LV dipstick, which makes the model eligable for TSB 11-12-10.
I bought this car with the hopes of driving it for a decade without major repairs, and now I am starting to get nervous based on the continued transmission issues.
Any guidance, assistance, recommendations would be great! Appreicate all the help!