27 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. I have read countless complaints on other websites. This is a common problem and Ford needs to recall these transmissions before someone gets killed.
I have owned my 1999 Ford Explorer for about 1 year. About 2 months ago I noticed a delay with the transm ission engaging when shifting into drive or reverse. Then about a month ago it started having trouble shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear and very soon after that my over drive light comes on intermittenly and blinks which makes the vehicle sluggish like I am toeing something. Upon researching this problem I have found that I am only one of thousands or more that have this same issue between the years of 1995 - 2004. Also finding out that this is anywhere from a $2000 - $5000 fix. From my research and I don't seem to be alone. This should be a Ford recall.
The reverse in the transmission went out without any warning. How does this happen? not taken to dealer yet. Probably is not worth it. Probably will have to get another car. At least for now. I pretty much use the car only after work now since I started taking public transportation for the last 2 years. Came home, drove the car from the train station, (about 1/4 of a mile) went into the house to drop off my workbags, came back out, started the car, put it into reverse and heard a loud ping. Put the car back in park and tried reverse again and the car would not move. Go figure. Tried going forward and the car moved. Neighbor came out and said that he heard the ping and that the pin broke when I tried reverse. Advised that I would need to get either a new car or a new transmission, because it cannot be corrected otherwise. Needed to get another car for now, because not sure if it may be worth it to get a new transmission for an 11 yr old vehicle. Just replaced a timing belt, tensioner and pulley just 2 1/2 months before that. Now repairs are starting to add up just to keep it running and the car looks virtually looks like it is only about 5 years old. Would understand better if it was slipping, but again, no prior warning. One day it worked fine and the next day it was not.
Transmission problem,failure and sliping,of my Ford Explorer 1999. . .
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. Whenever the contact attempts to place the vehicle into drive, it functions as if it is in neutral. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 72,204.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact noticed that whenever she places the vehicle into drive, it functions as if it was in neutral. The vehicle will not operate while in the normal driving gear. The dealer has not diagnosed the vehicle. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 80,000. Updated 10/16/08 updated 10/20/08.
My truck began revving for no reason, it only happens below 40 mph. It doesn't always happen and happens more when it is cold outside. A few weeks back, I couldn't drive forward, I had to back up and then it finally decided to go forward. I just took the truck in and had a number of things checked and replaced. I was told that the transmission is going and it is just a matter of time. I don't understand why Ford is not doing anything about the problems with their transmissions. I do not have money to throw away on a new transmission, especially with the price of gas. Please fix these problems.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While constantly attempting to shift the vehicle into drive, it failed to properly shift into gear. As a consequence, the vehicle drifts into neutral. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that the transmission may need to be replaced. She is in the process of contacting an authorized dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 118,000.
A few months a ago my SUV started to make a tapping noise from the engine especially when it was cold. It has progressively gotten worse and is now all the time. I had the SUV checked by a mechanic and was told it was the timing chain. And he would not fix it because it was too involved and was not worth it. Plus it would cost me $1500+. He even contacted Ford and was told that it was a 'problem' and that the dealership that I bought the car from won't even touch it! I was told by a Ford representative to 'drive it til it dies' and I got my money out of it. There is nothing else wrong with my SUV, not even rust. I can't believe that Ford knows that the timing chain in this vehicle is a problem and refuses to fix it. Please help!.
While backing up on level ground, after hearing a loud bang, my Explorer lost reverse. Contacting a reputable transmission shop, they told me mine will be the 10th Explorer trans they will be rebuilding this week. They also say to never tow with this vehicle.
I have a 1999 Ford Explorer and the reverse went out in it. The rest of the other gears work. It will cost 1500. 00 to fix thru a transmission dealer. I contacted a recently retired Ford mechanic who works out of his garage now. He told me this reverse is a part in the transmission that can be replaced without a total rebuild. He said last month when he left the dealer, the part was on back order from Ford for 3 weeks due the extent of it being a serious problem in the 99-00 Ford Explorers. I contacted Ford customer service and they wont fix it because it is not on a recall list right now. Can you please check into this and let me know how I go about getting this fixed through Ford? thank you.
Nar 06/19/2003. After following the owners manual guidelines in transporting trailers on Ford vehicles. The consumer towed the trailer, and the vehicle slipped into neutral. The consumers was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed and the mechanic determined the transmission had burned out because the vehicle was in overdrive.
The transmission went out at 50,000 miles.
There is a problem with the car shifting (it is a automatic) between 2000 and 3000 rpm's. It seems to be getting stuck and revving hard. I was told the valve body gaskets need to be replaced. The car only has 45, 000 miles. I was told that Ford has discovered the fabric filter wasn't working and there is a new metal shield.
While driving vehicle will not go into overdrive. If consumer tries to go over 35mph vehicle will make a loud/disturbing noise. Dealer notified.
After vehicle has been started gears will not release from park. Cause is unknown. Please provide any more details.
A/t slips from1st-2nd. At a stop and proceed to go transmission acts like its in neutral. Happens after car is driven @20m and engine is hot.
All wheel drive inoperative. Vehicle dangerous and very unstable at highway speeds. Problem is componded in poor weather conditions.
Transmission no longer able to be put in reverse, no prior warning. Not taken to dealer yet.
This 99 Ford Explorer has had multiple problems, as listed. Contacted manufacturer, they directed me back to the dealer. This is the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned, and it's only 18 months old. (tiresize: p23575r15)( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 ).
While traveling downhill with no acceleration, allowing the engine to provide some braking, the consumer noticed there was no braking from the engine and the transmission was replaced, the consumer was not satisfied with the repair because the transmission was replaced with a rebuilt one. Nlm.
Vehicles transmission does not hold on grades, vehicle in drive just taking foot off brake pedal. Has happened on small as well as large grades mechanic told husband it was ok, that the veight of vehicle was causing concern diagnosis was normal operation I do not think this is true have owned Fords in past none had this type of problem. I traded a 97 Ford thunderbird for this vehicleit did not have this problem , I ownedthe t-bird for 2 years and it had 44,000 miles when I traded it for this Explorer.
Was driving vehicle in overdrive. Light was blinking on/off. Engine started to roar & then it stopped. Vehicle was moving slowly when it happened. Taken vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic new transmission is needed.
Windshield wipers are going on when not turned on. Getting worse. Also, speeds are not correct when are turned on. Have already also had to have gear shift mechanism replaced do to failure, still sticks trying to take key out sometimes.
This is a brand new vehicle which has already experienced 3 significant defects. It has been out of service 3 out of 10 days. No defect listed in summary.
Design of the automatic transmission allows for the vehicle to be in drive gear and roll backward when releasing brake pedal at a stop. Mjs.
While driving vehicle stalled and died. Driver applied brakes and vehicle would surge suddenly. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and replaced wires. Problem has reoccurred .