Manual Transmission problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Transmission does not shift.

I own a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. It has 99,000 miles on it. I drove this vehicle very gently and haven't had any prior problems. Then one day out of nowhere, the transmission went. It went without warning. No prior slippage, no jerking, no engine lights, nothing. Now I have to dish out money I don't have to get it fixed. I see I'm not the only person with this problem. Ford needs to recognize the fact that they messed up somewhere along the way with this vehicle. It has a nice body, a nice look and feel. The transmission problem just needs to be taken care of. I'm waiting for a recall so I can get my money back. I've been a faithful Ford driver, and they should be there for everyone who supports them by buying their vehicles. If I don't get any resolution, I'll be sure to never even look at a Ford again. I'll tell everyone I know to stay clear of Ford.

We have a 2002 Ford Explorer. We bought it new. Our transmission is currently going out on the vehicle. It is at 110,000 miles. Had it to dealership after first bought it and dealership reprogrammed the computer and then at about 38000 miles it started doing it again. Have now been told it is the transmission. We also have a humming coming from our right rear tire and front. Now told it is the wheel bearings. Have several friends with the same problems on their 2002 Explorers.

While driving it was hard for the consumer to shift gears manually. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Consumer states that transmission hesitates excessively and vehicle lurches forward when shifting between gears.

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified ts.