Automatic Transmission Cooler problems of the 2000 Ford Explorer

Four problems related to automatic transmission cooler have been reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2000 Explorer.

1 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2005

The contact owns a 2000, Ford. Contact's vehicle caught on fire. The fires started in the transmission. It was first noticed when it was coming out of the engine compartment. The contact lost power prior to the fire. It was a fuel fire because it had to do with the transmission fluid.

2 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2003

Transmission fuel line broke and leaked fuel onto the muffler and catalytic converter while driving.

3 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2000

1st failure: transmission would not downshift. Engine check engine & o/d lights on. Dealer replaced all electronic trans components + valve assembly. 2nd failure: 2 months later transmission slipping, would not engage any gear. Fluid leaking apparently from cooling line.

4 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

While driving vehicle becomes hesitant, and jumps. Took to dealer, and dealer had repairs done on vehicle. Transmission was replaced. However, vehicle leaks. Took to dealer again. Dealer stated that transmission has to be replaced a second time. Please provide any further information.




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