1st gear is not holding back....

[jsandlin0803]

I have a 1999 Ford Explorer, V6, 4WD. I bought this used, and noticed that it will not hold back in first gear. It will hold back until i get up to around 30mph, but after that, it is like i am in neutral. i can slam the gas, and it will take off (hesitation first), but when i let off, it is like i am in neutral again. Normal driving seems kind of sluggish also. I can barely feel the shifts up through the gears, and i feel like it is slipping a little, but i am not familiar with the explorer's. Does this sound like i should do the valve body rebuild? If so, i will need to read everything really closely because all that i have done with a tranny is change the fluid and filter.

If the rebuild is in store here, how do i know which tranny i have, and which parts to order? I would appreciate any help.

Thanks
Jason

 

[JDraper]

Welcome to the site!!

I believe there's a TSB that covers your issue. #03-22-10 NOV 03 A/T - No 2nd, 3rd Gear/No Engine Braking/DTC's Set .

I'd check that out first and see what it recommends.

 

[410Fortune]

in 1999 Just FYI there were two V6 engines available, the OHV and the SOHC, howver they both use the same transmission

 

[jsandlin0803]

where can i find the tsb that you are referring to? i tried finding it with a google search, but had no luck.

btw... all of the gears seem to be working fine, but seem to be slipping a little to me. they may not be, but it seems that i am revving the engine higher than what is required to move....it is hard to explain.


Thanks for the warm welcome.


I look forward to more help.


Thanks
Jason

 

[jsandlin0803]

Any more ideas guys? One of the symptoms in the rebuild diary is that 1st gear will not hold back...that is why i thought of that solution.

Also, there is not hold back at all in 4wd lo. It does the same thing as if i am in neutral.

Any ideas?

Thanks for the help.

Jason

 

[Bent Bolt]

blown out valve body gaskets.

 

[Jefe]

Read through this:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22155

 

[jsandlin0803]

Thanks for the reply. I think that i am going to do the valve bodt rebuild while i am changing the gasket. The problem in the thread you suggested was right on with my problem. I am going to take a day and do all of it at once.

Thanks again for your help.

Jason