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