Transmission Gear Slipping Problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Transmission slipping between 2-3 gears. Truck lurches during deacceleration, whining noise.

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I bought the truck new in may 2010. I had all the scheduled dealer maintenance completed as scheduled and the vehicle has never been off road. The four wheel drive has been engaged twice, and the majority of the miles have been on the highway. Thirty miles from ft leonard wood the transmission began slipping. The vehicle was sluggish when accelerating from a stopped position causing a hazard in city driving or merging onto the interstate. The vibration increased on the highway at speeds above 50 mph making it difficult to steer. When I arrived at my destination, I dropped it at the dealership the next day for service. The service representative called and informed two maintenance lights were on for engine and transmission service. I agreed to move forward with the scheduled maintenance. The dealership called later that day and informed me I needed a new transmission but could not explain what the codes meant or the cost of repair. I asked for clarification, but no one ever got back to me with an update. I received a text my truck was ready for pick up, but the staff could not explain the problem. I am now at day seven and after countless phone calls to the dealership and Ford customer service line. No one can explain the issue or offer assistance because the vehicle is not under warranty! my questions. Why is the transmission shot after only 37,000 miles? if it is replaced, what reassurance do I have this problem will not reoccur in another 37,000 miles? is there assistance for a drive train component replacement that is supposed to last 100,000 miles and likely defective? why is this a warranty issue and not a quality issue? the staff at the Ford customer service center try to keep bouncing back to the dealership and refuse to put me in contact with the regional manager or supervision staff.

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After making abrupt stop half mile before incident to avoid accident, I came to a stop at a stop sign. When I went to enter a main highway, my transmission slipped and left me non mobile in the intersection, almost causing me to get hit broadside. Had to get out in traffic to push my vehicle off highway. Many exact transmission problems for this vehicle already posted on internet I see. Very dangerous.

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Have had 2 of these 2004 Ford sport trac trucks. One which was flipped onto my driver side and totaled in an accident where I was hit doing 25mph down a back road whith a stop sign intersection, no airbags went off the only thing that saved me was my seat belt from worse injures. My current truck which has been well maintained and I still have all receipts for over 5000 worth of work done, recently with over a quarter tank of gas turning left will cut out and die completely in traffic which has almost cause me to be hit a couple times with my child in the car. Also my transmissions went out and lost gears at low mileage. I took my current truck to richards transmission where they told me the Ford sport track transmission normally doesn't last past 50,000 miles that Ford did not machine the transmission correctly which is a known problem in the Ford sport trac. Before the transmission started to slip my o/d would kick on and cause severe jerking out of first gear but only while the o/d was on. I could not get it to turn off unless I shut off the engine. I've had my coolant and transmission fluid mix and have had to replace the radiator twice because of this about 3000 miles before the transmission completely lost second gear. I believe Ford should fix this, I enjoy my truck but could have been critically injured a few times due to malfunctioning that Ford should fix.

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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. While driving on an incline, the transmission slipped and the engine rpms increased abnormally. The vehicle stalled and the overdrive warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred approximately ten times and at various speeds. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

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Vehicle started having a chatter under the hood. Pulled out on to the highway and the transmission started slipping and would not engage (very dangerous, was in the middle of the highway and couldn't move). Took to a mechanic and he told me the noise had something to do with the tensioners or something to that effect on the transmission. He said there was a recall for this in the past but not sure if the recall is still in effect. This dangerous problem needs to be fixed before someone gets injured or worse and Ford will be liable.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the servos needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 77,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Began to notice transmission slipping about 4 months ago. Ford advissed fluid change. Fluid change did not help. Problem is getting worse, now occurs daily. Mechanic says he cannot duplicate problem and no error codes show up when test is run. This problem is very common for this vehicle but the dealerships do not acknowledge it. Problem can result in accident due to no or little acceleration unexpectedly. Transmission replacement is advised at a cost of $3500 for Ford rebuilt with 3 year/36 month warranty.

2004 Ford explorer, sport trac XLT. Only have 37,871 miles on this truck and already having problems with transmission. Transmission slips in 2ed gear and take about 3 to 4 seconds for reverse to engage. Ford dealer charged me 159. 00 dollars to change trans fluids. I told them that the fluid was dark and smells like metal. I call them back up telling them it didn't fix the problem. I talked to another service person and he stated that if there was a metal smell there is something else wrong. And will cost 75. 00 to check it out . Thank you Ford for a wasted fluid change.

I never have any warning before my transmission slips while driving my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. My transmission slips when it shifts from 2nd gear into 3rd gear, after the transmission slips my od dash light begins flashing; this problem has been happening since the first month I that I have owned (April 2007, with 77,000 miles). I have attempted to get the dealership to diagnose the problem, but they will not touch it unless I paid $195. I cannot afford to have that done unless the cost goes towards a repair. I have researched this problem on the internet and I found numerous complaints about this transmission issue happening.

Purchased a 2004 Ford explorer sport-trac w/26,000 miles on it nine months ago. Drove it to 31,000 miles, and noticed that the transmission was slipping and shifting hard. Called the dealership and advised them of the problem. Dealership stated that due to the warranty, 3 years or 36,000 miles, the item would not be covered. Took to a transmission repair shop (total cost was $1,800) due to electronics and burnt bands. Thanks but no thanks for ever buying a Ford again.

2001 Ford explorer transmission problem. Transmission slipping when shifting between 2nd and 3rd. Ford unwilling to admit fault and repair problem. Many other vehicle owners with same problem not corrected yet.

The truck's transmission slips going from first to second gear. This was a noticeable problem around 35k miles, and has continued to happen infrequently. Ford sent a letter, January 2005, stating that the transmission fluid used at the assembly plant needed to be replaced because, that over time, it could cause delayed/harsh engagements. When I took the vehicle in for the fluid replacement (42k miles approx), I mentioned this problem to the service employee. He said that this would probably fix the problem, and that I should drive it for awhile to see if the problem corrects itself. At 49k miles, I took the vehicle back to the service center due to the same problem. The first phone call I received, the service center employee said that he drove the car on two occasions and the problem did not occur. Then, I explained the symptoms directly to the mechanic. The next day, the service manager said that the valve body on the transmission would need to be replaced at a cost of $1050. Then, two days later, after removing the casing to replace the valve body, they said that they found deposits of metal in the valve body. They informed me that this would require further disassembly to determine parts and service required. The preliminary cost estimate will be an additional $400 plus parts. I am amazed that a new vehicle would have a serious transmission problem like this, and Ford is accepting no responsibility. Please let me know if this is a problem for any other consumers, and if there is anything I can do to resolve this.

The contact owned a 2001 Ford explorer sport. Transmission malfunction causing the third gear to slip. This happened for a day. The vehicle was taken to a transmission place, it blew a code and they said it was an internal transmission problem. The overdrive indicator started flashing. As soon as that light started to flash the transmission started acting up.

I purchased a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Tracker 11 monthes ago. The first incident was the shocks towers. So, I thought. When I brought it into the dealership, they said it wasn't the shock towers but the sway bar. This occurred around September 2004. . Than I brought it into the dealership again because the transmission was slipping. I was told the transmission was brought into the shop. I only have 23,000 miles on the truck. When I bought this truck it had 23 miles on it when it brought it. I have put alot of highway miles on it. But the transmission should not have need to be rebuilt.

Me and my family have been long time Ford customers. I myself have owned 3 Fords and many others in my family have had several Ford vehicles. My grandfather was a long time Ford salesman in bunkie, la. I currently own a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with 46000 miles. I recently experienced transmission problems with the 2 to 3 gear shift slipping. Well to make a long story short I had to get a transmission overhaul to the tune of $1,800. This vehicle only has 46000 miles and has done very little light towing and no off roading etc. I have always loved Ford quality, but it seems has dropped the ball on this transmission. There are technical service bulletins out on this tranny and I have researched and discovered many others that have the same problem. It seems Ford knows this is a problem, and I think they should do something about before they lose another long time customer like myself. Needless to say I will be purchasing a new car soon, but plan to take my business to other brands dealerships.