nrigs
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- Joined
- April 23, 2009
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- City, State
- Cannington Ontario
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1999 Explorer 4D XLT
After ignoring the flashing OD light for 3 weeks, without any performance issues. My trany started slipping out of OD and D big time the other night. I had to drive it 10 miles home with it slipping and gripping all the way - A real bone headed move forsure. I had checked the fluid a few times during the 3 weeks of OD light warnings and it was at the correct level, red and clean. I also had a mechenic friend do a scan for a code that showed up nothing. I thought with all that and the warning light being intermited - perhaps it was just some sensor or ground issue- I've had a few other ground issues with lights and gauges. After checking the fluid the day after the slipping, I noticed it is now black - A short test in the driveway showed that the trany still engages in all gears, but I was afraid to road test in that condition.
In the past I have dropped and replaced 2 Ford trany's - Areostar, T-bird SC that had gave me long service for years.
I Love my X but... after 260k (km) I'm thinking it looks like some major bucks ahead for a rebuild. I'm pretty sure it isn't worth the hassel, but you never know and I really don't want to get into searching for a new vehicle in these uncertain times.
Any ideas on replacement cost or a cheap solution to bring her back to life would be very helpfull
Thanks
Noel
