Jaymoney
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- December 9, 2010
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- Myerstown, PA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '02 Explorer XLT
I usually just browse this sight but just recently my wife's '02 Explorer is giving her some issues with the trans. I know these tranny's are troublesome and have read some archives about these issues. The main issue is it won't shift into 3rd gear while going up steep hills or when it's floored. Only when we slightly let off the throttle is when it will shift. Also, are the 1st and 2nd gears geared really low? It seems like it goes through the first two gears very quick. It was like that when we bought it last year so I just assumed it was normal but now I'm not so sure. Anyway, it's an '02 Expy 4.0l w/58k miles. The O/D light doesn't flash and the check engine light is not on. Did I catch this problem soon enough to only have to adjust the bands or do you guys think the bands are broken? How much does a trans shop usually charge to do either? I dont want to fix this myself due to not having any spare time, so it will have to go to the shop. I'm hoping it's just the bands because I don't have the spare $2k - $3k for a rebuild. Any help would be greatly appreciated.