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Great info. Thanks a bunch. I will get another opinion before going back to the trans shop. I have lost faith in them and would like some more feedback before going to them with another warranty claim.

2008 Explorer Limited 4.0 5spd 4x4 200k+ miles Last July (2021) I had the transmission rebuilt after some slipping issues. They provide a 3yr/36k warranty. Unfortunately I have had to take it back to the shop for warranty work a few times. The most recent was July of this year for a new valve...

His explanation was that the conventional fluid can't handle the heat and loses viscosity and that is what caused the slipping. Synthetic can handle more heat.

Approaching 200k. I have not looked at the fluid yet. There is no dipstick and I have not crawled underneath to check yet. I just talked to another shop and they suggested a flush and refill with synthetic might be all that is needed but that could also reveal more problems. Might be worth the...

I have a 2008 Explorer Limited 4.0V6, 5 speed auto, 4x4 with the factory class III hitch. I was towing a camper last fall on a hilly and windy stretch of highway and I had 2 instances of slippage where the engine revved up without any increase in speed. I believe both cases were while going up...

I have a 2008 Exp Limited 4x4 with the Class III hitch. We are looking at buying a hybrid camper and most are in the 3000-4500lbrange. Our kids are older and there are 3 of them. All together people and dog weigh ~1000lbs. The sticker in the door jam says that occupants and cargo should not...