Automatic Transmission problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer - part 2

While on any type of incline our Ford Explorer XLT rolls back while in drive. After telephoning Ford motor company, I was told by ann to take the issue up with the dealership where the car was purchased. She said there were no recalls related to the issue of the rollback while vehicle is in drive on an incline. When we took the vehicle back to the dealer where we purchased it, they said they would work with us and Ford motor company. In early December after speaking with the dealership manager and service department manager, I was told that the 8 cylinder vehicle that I purchased has a different transmission than the 6 cylinder. While the 6 cylinder Explorere does not roll back on an incline while in drive, the 8 cylinder model does. I was told that it is simply the way the transmission is designed and that changing the transmission will not eliminate the roll back issue. When I picked up my vehicle on Dec. 7, 2003, tony (service dept. Manager) told me that claudia would be calling me within the next week to make some type of arrangements with me along the lines of an extended warranty due to the fact that perhaps the transmission would experience problems down the road. My main concern with the roll back issue is that my daughter is going to be driving this summer, and we cannot allow her to drive this vehicle. For an inexperienced, new driver to operate this vehicle could have the potential of turning into an accident due to the vehicle roll back while on an incline in drive. This is the first new vehicle my wife & I have ever purchased and we are extremely disappointed, not only about the rollback issue but by Ford's lack of interest in the rollback issue. Repeated emails to Ford motor have gone unanswered, and as of the date of this complain neither claudia or anyone from Ford motor CO. Has contacted me.

While driving the transmission would shift into neutral on its own without warning. This caused the vehicle to slow down as if the brakes were being pressed. The consumer managed to move the vehicle to side of the road and restart it. The vehicle was driven to the dealership to have a mechanic check the transmission. The technician found nothing wrong and the problem has not been resolved.

New 2003 Ford Explorer 2wd 4. 0 6cyl prob began at 500-700 miles. Excessive vibration and whining noise at speeds from 40-70 mph. Vehicle appears to struggle when accelerating, and cruising speeds. Dealer unresponsive after learning that Ford engineers acknowledge problem and have no current fix. Dealer unwilling to explore a replacement vehicle, or refund. Ford feild services engineer admitted to me that approximately 50% of new Explorers have this faulty "ring & pinion gear" and that vendors are working to certify replacement parts.

The transmission on my 2003 Ford Explorer failed. I'm told this is a consistent problem but Ford won't stand by their product.

I have a 2003 Ford Explorer. I recently was pulling out of my garage when I realized I needed to check and see if I had my glove and shoes in the back for my softball game. I put my car in park and popped the trunk, when I got out of my car the car kicked back into reverse and started to roll. Luckily the door caught on the garage door and bent it, but no one was hurt. Clearly, the transmission kicked back into reverse without me doing it. This is not the first item I have noticed something 'screwy' like this with my car, it has been acting up a time or two before.

2003 Ford Explorer----5 second lag, delayed engagement, harsh jerking movement from reverse to drive to reverse, and a bang can also be heard. Shuddering is also prevalent. Power train module was reflashed to correct problem. Lag condition still is present sometimes. First incident was on April 21, 2003, latest incident was in may 2004.

2003 Ford Explorer "o/d off" light blinking.

Problems with brakes, transmission and seat recliner handle. Dealer was notified.