Two problems related to automatic transmission cooler have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving the vehicle one of the fittings for the automatic transmission cooling lines came loose and caused the fluid to leak, almost creating a fire. The fluid leaked on the brake pads which increased the stopping distance. The dealer was notified about the problem immediately. The problem with the transmission fitting line was corrected, but consumer still experiences a problem with the brakes.
Transmission is leaking. Yh.