Transmission Question...

[mdriggan]

I have a 1997 Explorer that has had the tranny worked on twice so far. I am thinking of trading it in for a 2000 or 2001 model. Does the later models have the trouble that the earlier ones have? I really dont want to buy another vehicle and have problems again.

Thanks

 

[00XLS]

The tranny on my 2000 has had a "hicup" once in a while, no passing gear. Oddly enough its intermitten and hasn't done it for a long timenow (knock on wood) But from what everyone says its gets better with age. in other words the later the design the better.

 

[Blee1099]

If your having issues with your 5R55E, I highly suggest going for the V8 models since they have the 4R70W or whatever the tranny is.. Those things are practically bullet proof.

 

[mdriggan]

Yeah, Im definitely going with a V-8 on the newer one. I also like the front end bumper styling lot better than current one and the rear seems to have a cleaner look too for some reason.

Thanks for the replys...