Power Train Related Problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows 23 common power train related problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear slipping (nine problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

The Automatic Transmission problem

My Ford Explorer "o/d off" light flashes and it has problems shifting into 2nd and 5th gear. From what I understand my transmission could go out at any minute, costing thousands to repair. If I am driving on a crowded highway or merging this could be dangerous.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Transmission started slipping. Neutral is actually reverse over drive is neutral 2nd is od 1st is 2nd past 1st is 1st gear. When I move power lamp to off my headlights turn off. All of this haopened when I turned my vehicle on or when I was driving.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

The transmission stopped going in reverse for no apparent reason. All other gears work fine. There’s no lagging when driving and no other signs. I went to put it in reverse to back out of my driveway and when I pushed the gas it just reved the engine up and floated backwards causing me to   Read details...


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