shakenbake75
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- City, State
- Mesa, Arizona
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2001 Explorer sport 2WD
First, I would like to say thank you to all the members for the detail oriented posts that I have googled in the past and have allowed me the information to fix my minor explorer problems in the past! I have a 2001 ford explorer sport that is lifted 8-inches in the front and 6-inches in the back, with a 2-inch body lift. To compliment the lift I have added 35" tires on american weld rims. Needless to say I love my truck!
I recently was driving in an intersection and had the same problem I frequently have with the light not turning to green due to the lift being so high, the road magnets(thats what I think they are) don't recognize my vehicle being there, so I switched gear into reverse and was going to switch lanes to pull a U-turn to get to my destination, In doing so I heard a loud thud. (I thought I had hit somebody, very relieved that I didn't) Along with the thud the reverse stopped working. My reverse simply rev's the engine as if it were in neutral. I later drove it down the street doing about 25mph and put it in 1st gear to see the reaction, the explorer continued to go the same speed with out the transmission slowing it down like it usually would. Other than reverse there are no problems with the transmission(that I know of) and it drives perfectly normal. I first took it to a tranny shop to get a quote and they said that it would require a total transmission remanufacture for 2200$. After hearing that, I called a friend who is a mechanic for ford to get a second opinion and he came over and took a look. His conclusion is that it is the reverse solenoid. Being a college student I don't have the endless funds to get the transmission remanufactured like originally recommended, but if need be I will. Also my friend said that this is something I could do myself. I'm not Gods gift to cars but I know enough to get the job done. I'm hoping my friend is right, and first need to know what the exact part is that I will need? Since it is pushing alot more with the lift and 35" tires, do I need a soloid that is designed for more stress? Also is this a job I can do myself or would you recommend getting it professionally done?
p.s. I rebuilt the tranny at 45,000 miles through aamco and my vehicle currently has 80,000 miles on it.
p.s.s. This is the third time I've posted all on different discussions and I think this discussion might be more useful.(sorry if your sick of seeing my threads)
I recently was driving in an intersection and had the same problem I frequently have with the light not turning to green due to the lift being so high, the road magnets(thats what I think they are) don't recognize my vehicle being there, so I switched gear into reverse and was going to switch lanes to pull a U-turn to get to my destination, In doing so I heard a loud thud. (I thought I had hit somebody, very relieved that I didn't) Along with the thud the reverse stopped working. My reverse simply rev's the engine as if it were in neutral. I later drove it down the street doing about 25mph and put it in 1st gear to see the reaction, the explorer continued to go the same speed with out the transmission slowing it down like it usually would. Other than reverse there are no problems with the transmission(that I know of) and it drives perfectly normal. I first took it to a tranny shop to get a quote and they said that it would require a total transmission remanufacture for 2200$. After hearing that, I called a friend who is a mechanic for ford to get a second opinion and he came over and took a look. His conclusion is that it is the reverse solenoid. Being a college student I don't have the endless funds to get the transmission remanufactured like originally recommended, but if need be I will. Also my friend said that this is something I could do myself. I'm not Gods gift to cars but I know enough to get the job done. I'm hoping my friend is right, and first need to know what the exact part is that I will need? Since it is pushing alot more with the lift and 35" tires, do I need a soloid that is designed for more stress? Also is this a job I can do myself or would you recommend getting it professionally done?
p.s. I rebuilt the tranny at 45,000 miles through aamco and my vehicle currently has 80,000 miles on it.
p.s.s. This is the third time I've posted all on different discussions and I think this discussion might be more useful.(sorry if your sick of seeing my threads)
