Four problems related to automatic transmission torque converter 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.
2000 Ford Explorer [xxx] XLT 4 dr 4x4 ohv "x" VIN 4. 0 ohv engine. 2 re-built 5r55e transmissions. Both times po-741 codes torque converter clutch system stuck off. Had to start in low and shift to drive to move thru gears. No reverse unless you gun engine then slowly moves in reverse sometimes. Re-built at 113k and again at 195,000 miles. Sometimes no gear when driving. Have to switch overdrive off to gain traction. Trans finally quit again. Dangerous condition. Ford dealers tell me nothing extraordinary. Have never experienced so much transmission problems with all the suvs and sedans I've owned. I believe a safety re-call is in order. It is no coincidence that retail shops refer to the Ford Explorer as the Ford "exploder".
2000 Ford Explorer,transmission will slip,lock up in overdrive,place in reverse car lurches forward. The o/d off light flashes engine rpms are very high. There are thousands of people that keep having the same problems with this vehicle. It has 4. 0 engine and the 5r55e automatic transmission. This vehicle is dangerous to my family and to the public you never know what type of reaction will come out of this transmission. The vehicle has 100,000 miles on it. Taken to aamco they quoted $2300. 00 for repairs. My warrant companycomplete automotive repair servives (c. A. R. S)will only pay for a salvage yard transmission. These transmission were only made fro a short time. Any transmission from a salvage yard will have the operating problems. While at aamco a customer brought his 1999 Explorer in his transmission was rebuilt by aamco Feb of this year. It is stuck in overdrive and will not go into reverse. Warranty company sent a used transmission to the aamco shop at 4210 red bluff road pasadena texas,it was installed,transmission would not go into overdrive and set a computer code of torque converter failure along with solenoid failure. Ford motor company has turned loose a very unsafe to the public they must be held accountable and made to repair this type of transmission.
2000 Ford Explorer with 58,000 miles. Transmission slips when shifting gears. 'od off' light flashes. Dealer wants to replace valve body and torque converter. I don't think there should be major tranny problems like this at 60k. I have found several other people with similar problems online.
One year ago I started my car and pressed on the gas and it wouldn't go. The dealership corrected the problem under my warranty. In July 2003, my Explorer began slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. Took to dealership and they stated that by replacing the gaskets this seems to correct this problem in other Ford Explorer vehicles. The cost was $500. Replacing the gaskets did not correct the problem ,and the dealer said that I needed a new transmission. They also stated that my car was no longer covered by a warranty. I had 41,000 miles and the warranty ended at 36,000. I contacted Ford's customer service and they said that it was my responsibility to fix since my warranty ended. They also said that there is no recalls. My vehicle began slipping between 1st and 2nd and 2nd and 3rd. I took my Explorer to aamco transmissions knowing that I would have to pay but I didn't have confidence in Ford fixing my vehicle. Apparently, the torque converter came apart and pieces were thrown throughout my transmission--total cost this time was $2,800.