transmission

Hello everybody, I recently bought a 94 explorer XLT. The ol' rig only has 94,000 on it. However the transmission had some real strange issues. No matter what position the shifter was in she would only go forward, except for Park. It didn't lurch in park either so I figured leaking valve body or...

Hi Guys, I recently purchased a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport with 96,000 original miles a few weeks ago private sale. Huge stack of service records, I gave it a very thorough inspection and it passed with flying colors. Recently I noticed one issue with the truck. I deliver seasonally for UPS out...

I recently fixed a fairly decent leak on my transmission cooler line. I'm not sure how much ended up in the dirt but the truck would barely move at all when I revved to 3k. I didn't try my luck and went straight for an ATF fill. My starter decided to die at that exact moment so I filled it...

Hi. Recently I picked up a 1996 Ford Explorer with the M5OD 5 speed. The vehicle has approximately 57,000 original miles, and I'm a little stumped trying to fix this issue with shifting gears. The clutch pedal feels great and firm and I've already removed the clutch hydraulic system to attempt...

If I've narrowed down the 'new' car search to a 2020-2023 Explorer, what are the best options for mechanical (and overall) reliability? What to avoid? (This thread gave me some context, but it's from 2021.)

Hey everyone I'm new here and I'm currently at a loss with my sport. I've had this thing for a little over 4 years now and she's got 260k miles on her and she decided she doesn't want to engage into any gear. First off the fluid level is perfect not burnt and not shiny. That being said I just...

Likes to only shift if you take her to redline

Hi folks I have a 2009 Ford Explorer, that has been having transmission (5r55s) problems lately. I have changed the transmission fluid and cleaned up the transmission solenoid. Transmission is shifting better now but I have one problem. When I shift the gear from parking or neutral to drive/D it...

Hey everyone, my 94 explorer tranny went out which is a 4 speed auto. A good tranny from a 92 was given to me, but it appears to be a 3 speed. One less shift solenoid than the 94 tranny and the smaller part of the wiring harness doesn't fit the plug. Also looks like an extra wire to deal with...

I own a 2014 Ford Explorer Sport. In the years leading up to the following incident, there has never been anything wrong with the car. Within the past month, the automatic transmission has taken more and more time to gear up. You can hear the engine rev because it should be gearing up but it...

Dropped the transmission pan on my 05 Explorer last night to put in a new Solenoid pack, and I saw this.... I just stopped at this point... is it what I think it is?

My problem: 2010 Explorer. 170,000 miles Transmission was shifting PERFECTLY, however I was getting a po741. Fluid was NEVER changed. I changed Selinoid pack, filter ,this did not help. I changed Valve body which fixed my po741 code ,however I was NOW getting slippage for 1 block when cold ...

Driving me crazy !!!!! .. I have a 1998 5.0 Limited, AWD, 81K miles. I have a MOTOPOWER MP69035 OBD2 Scanner. The truck kept always giving me a P0117 code ( Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit Low), no matter what I did …. 3 new sensors, 2 new dash sensors, new thermostat, all air...

Hello explorer enthusiasts. need some help with my ford explorer 2010 xlt. With 5R55S Since past few days i am experiencing some issues with the truck. Wrench light comes on everytime i go above 4 th gear. But no unusual behavior with the truck.. no limp mode or anything. Takes off good...

Does anybody know what this is? Found in the bottom of my transmission pan. It's been slipping pretty bad lately so I figured I would drop the pan and check for metal shavings and replace the filter and fluid. This is what I found. Also, is that considered a lot of metal shavings? Trying to...

I just purchased a ford gold certified preowned 2020 XLT with under 30,000 miles. We have been driving it around down for the past day and noticed that it seems to shift hard between 2nd and 3rd, and will jolt a little when downshifting while coming to a stop. We didn't notice during the test...

MY beloved 2000 Limited V8 AWD Explorer took a hit. A forklift driver hit me in the Walmart parking lot and did enough damage to prevent me from taking a trip I've been planning for almost a year. I'm looking at a few different options. I can either spend a $5-10k and get something as nice as...

I’m asking for someone else. I think it’s a 2004. Their car will barely move you until it reach 3000RPM/30MPH. What could it be? Thanx

I previously owned a 2008 Ford Explorer XLT which unceremoniously blew it's transmission on the way to the supermarket. I had a long battle with it, trying to diagnose a seemingly haunted PCM, as well as any service on the transmission being a complete pain in the ass. I purchased a 2007 Sport...

Hi there! Everything was great. Then this happened: Drove to work for the 50th time this month. Finished work. Hopped in the truck after a long day. Started it up just fine. noticeably rough idle, huh, that's new! popped it into reverse to back out of my spot, definitely bumpy and rough, had...

First time here, Looking for answers, hoping y'all can help.. 2016 Ford Explorer Limited approx 57K miles. So here's the deal.. Transmission is leaking. I noticed it when my wife pulled out of the garage today and there was a small spot of transmission fluid on the ground. I've attached a few...

Hi everyone! I have a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier AWD that has been ran hard by previous owners. It has leaks from the trans cooler lines, and the fittings on the radiator. I had planned on replacing the fittings, but after I removed the trans lines, and drained the trans fluid from the...

99 explorer 4.0, 4x4 - 190xxx, My OD light has been flashing intermittently. It started off only doing it every once in awhile, but now it seems to be doing it more frequently. When the light is flashing, there is some hesitation on acceleration like the brakes are dragging, it tends to stall...

Maybe this is beating an old thread. I by no mean am saying let’s repeat what’s been said 100 different ways on here. Much of what’s said is gold and just not even read, followed by some butthead coming by and asking someone to teach them which way they need to turn the wrench, even with the...

2003 Mercury Mountaineer slams into 5th gear. v6 4.0L AWD with just over 240k miles. When driving over 45mph it will slam hard into 5th gear. I also hard time putting shifter into and out of park.

Im swapping a rebuilt 5r55s from a 2007 explorer limited trim 4x4 with the 4.0 into my dd 2008 explorer xlt trim 4x4 with the 4.0 as well. Curious if im gonna running into any compatibility issues when i go to swap them, particularly with the ecm/tcm? Will the 2007 5r55s plug and play with the...

Hello everyone so I could really use some help on removing a transmission for a 1993 ford explorer 4x4 4.0 automatic. My uncle had try putting in the solenoids pack in and said he did it at night and he thinks he put it in wrong or upside down or something like that I'm not sure but he's not...

I am looking for anyone with experience removing an engine from a 1998 Ford Explorer with the 5.0 engine. I am stuck trying to get the last 3 bolts removed from the transmission bell housing to the engine. The firewall is so close that it has made it almost impossible for me to get a wrench...

So i took my 1998 ford explorer XLT on a very bumpy ride and after the drive the overdrive and 4wd started flashing. I was able to drive it home (and still able to) but the car shifts rather hard and it revs extremely high anywhere past 25 mph. Even when I step on the brakes and let off the gas...

I'm hoping someone can help me. I have an 03 ex 4.0 I've had for a little over a year. It sat for 2 years because of a gas leak they couldn't or didn't want to fix. We put a battery on it and drove it home with no problem except gas leak and door ajar light on. And a new fuel pump fixed the gas...

As the title suggests ..The car barely has 2000KM and makes a whining noise when the car shifts, specially 2-3 and 3-4 gear. It is audible and can also be felt but the camera fails to pick it up accurately (or it is difficult for someone to differentiate through a video clip). It seems to reduce...

Some background - I've had my 2004 Explorer v6 4wd for probably 3 years now, and feels like I've replaced pretty much everything. The transmission went out about a year ago, so I pulled a junkyard tranny and swapped it in, at which point I also put in a reman torque converter and applied the...

Can anyone confirm whether or not the oil drain plug and transmission drain plug are magnetic or not? As far as I'm aware they are not, and I intend to replace them with neodymium. Problem is I cannot for the life of me find the trans plug size. I do know the oil drain plug size is M12 x 1.75...

Hey! I got a V8 explorer recently with a 5R55S. The vehicle has about 100k miles on the dash. What maintenance should be recommended for this? I’m going to do the regular filter and fluid change but what preventative maintenance should I do to this to avoid the transmission blowing? The vehicle...

Hey guys I absolutely love my 96 manual explorer and have done a ton of work to it this year and would love to keep it. Since I bought the truck 6 years ago I've always had a hard time shifting into 1st especially when it's cold or hasn't been driven for a bit. Lately my other gears especially...

So, our XLT started lurching and clunking during downshifting, at less than 9,000 miles. Took it in to the local dealership. They confirmed that it was covered by the piston snap ring TSB. They kept the car for a month (!), which was not awful as we had a rental F150, just got it back the other...

Well purchased this 2,200 . with lift done by previous owner.3in lift was too high.33 series tires i took off .replaced with 22in rims...trans going at moment along with valve head gasket oil leaking....I'm in California and want best for my X. Seeking transmission work.. rebuild.

Hi All, I haven't been able to find much information about using an OBDII scanner for a 97-01 ford explorer and whether they read transmission temperatures? Does anyone know if they do and can recommend any sensors? Thanks Chris

Have 2001, 4.0L and working through a transmission leak. Decided to start easy and replace the dipstick o-ring. However, noticed the dipstick tube is actually two pieces. The upper piece is what one would expect, but this fits into a lower tube (about 6-7 inches long) that leads into the...

I have two problems on my 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8, and I don’t know if they’re related in any way. Can anyone help me straighten out what’s going on. First is the shifter that’s at issue. Starting off, the tranny was rebuilt 2 to 3 years ago. Also, I just went into the dash, and replaced the...