Automatic Transmission Control Module Problems of Ford Explorer - part 2

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the overdrive light illuminates intermittently and then the vehicle accelerates without warning. When the overdrive light is blinking, it cannot be shut off with the overdrive switch unless the vehicle is shut off and then restarted. The contact also stated that the transmission was slipping gears. The failure occurs randomly while driving 10 mph or greater. The dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. While approaching a stop at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle lunged forward. The dealer stated that the pcm failed. The current mileage was 16,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.

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2004 Ford Explorer hesitated and did not shift when going over 40 mph. Down shifted s for no reason and made a loud rumbling noise, had to pull over in heavy traffic at times; almost caused several accidents.

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The transmission in my 2002 4wd Ford Explorer failed at 73,000 miles. I was traveling on a highway when the problem occurred. I was fortunate that the highway was empty at that time when the transmission failed. The problem occurred suddenly and I feel that my life could have been endangered if more automobiles were present on the highway I was traveling on. I read that sudden transmission failure is a very frequent occurrence among 2002 Ford Explorers and also read that Ford has not addressed the problem through any sort of safety recall procedure. When I called Ford to submit a patron complaint Ford confirmed that no safety recall had been issued.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitates and lunges from first to second gear. The failure occurs during acceleration and deceleration. The vehicle has been to the dealer six times and they performed TSB work and reset the tcm system. The current mileage was 13,000 and failure mileage was 500. Updated 04/22/08.

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2006 Ford Explorer eddie bauer v-8 problems with transmission 3-4 months into ownership. The vehicle will jump into gear and will lunge forward. This happens frequently when coming to a stop. Also, when driving the vehicle it sometimes hesitates when shifting into gears and will "clunk" into gear. Last week I was taking my daughter and her friend to girl scouts and I pulled into traffic and attempted to accelerate and the vehicle would not shift in order to gain speed. The vehicle coming in my direction had to slam on his breaks to avoid hitting our vehicle. I have had the car to the dealership 5 times for this problem. They have re programmed the computer, replaced the solenoid pack, cleaned the valve body, and have cleared the memory in the pcm numerous times. Still no fix. . . . The delayed and harsh shifting is dangerous and someone is going to get seriously hurt as a result of it happening.

: the contact stated the transmission failed while driving 30 mph. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and when the contact stopped to inspect the problem, leaking transmission was noticed. The service dealer was notified and the vehicle was towed to a transmission shop where a computer diagnostics identified the problem as a failure to the onboard computer. The manufacturer was not alerted.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. While driving 15 mph over a hill the vehicle automatically shifted from first to second gear when attempting to accelerate. When the vehicle was stopped the rpms increased and the vehicle jerked forward. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and could not repair it. The dealer reprogrammed the pcm three times at 10,016, 14881, and 17,037 miles. The current mileage is 17,207, and failure mileage was 8,869.

2004 Ford Explorer purchased new, experienced transmission issues very quickly, hard engagement into reverse, clunking when downshifting, car lurches upon acceleration during a slow turn. I have had into dealership 5 times, beginning 1 year ago at 10,000 miles. Recall additive put in 1st time, 2nd time at 15,000 miles I lost the entire right rack and pinion while driving (would not steer to the right), they told me after repair, the transmission problem was also gone. 3rd time they put in a qt. Of transmission fluid. 4th time they replaced the solenoid. 5th time I requested buy-back. Their transmission tech guy went with me, he observed the problem; happened multiple times. They did not keep vehicle at that time. One month later after I had to keep calling back they took the vehicle in again and this time they added another additive and reprogrammed the pcm. They also had to repair the transmission indicator cable, it told me I was in reverse when I was in park. Picked up car today, they told me it shifted great now, and they would give me an extended 5 yr. 75,000 mile warranty. I declined, stated I wanted a buy-back. While driving home, the car once again clunked while decelerating and also while accelerating into a turn. I have filed with the bbb auto line.

I bought a new 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. At 13,743 work order writes my complaints as "when going from park to drive trans clunks into gear and delay up shift a slow speeds". Dealer wrote on completed order form "cause: inop, correction:reprogram pcm, tech notes:roadtest trans engagement are harsh intermittent upshifts are firm, reprogram pcm. . . ". At 16,482 miles I again complained of clunking when shifting gears. Dealer said could not reproduce. At 24,613 I complained of trans clunking, and hesitating between shifting, again dealer said could not reproduce. At 35,976 miles they said there was a trans problem and rehauled (rebuilt) trans. At 50,295 miles car was hesitating again between shifts and clunking again. At stopping the car would jerk hard. They said the trans was bad again and rehauled it again. At 52,900 miles I was going to stop at a light, I thought something had happened to the brakes as the car would not slow any further (I was at a low speed at this time) for a few seconds and the brake pedal was shuttering and grinding. I immediately went to the dealer. The brakes twice more the way over felt strange but not as much as the first time. I would step on the gas, the car would hesitate before going faster and then would jerk forward. The rpm needle during this time would not move and then jump forward and then jump down. Three times on the way to the dealer the car would on it's own go slightly faster without me depressing the gas pedal further. This was on Saturday and I told the person writing up my paper work I could not except that they can not reproduce the problem, I need an answer since this is beyond being a time consuming problem and bother into a safety issue and I will not drive that car as is. Since there was no service manager there, I returned on Monday to talk with him. He was very nice and said they would look into it. But again, I am without my car for I do not know how long.

The contact states his vehicle is stalled while driving. The first time this happened he took the vehicle to a local dealership, and the pcm was reprogrammed. The vehicle stalled three times on November 6, 2005. This happens with no warning lights. The vehicle was taken to the same dealership. They could not duplicate the problem, therefore, no repairs were made.

2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 control module goes out. There are hundreds of posts talking about this problem in forums. They remade the part 3 times because they knew they had a problem. I got stuck 2 miles on a beach with my wife and 2 children because the 4 wheel drive wouldn't kick in. There is no warning that it is broke until you try to use it.

4 wheel drive will not engage. Has been used one other time since I purchased the vehicle in 2002.

Vehicle shifted from 2nd to 3rd harshly & od light started flashing. Did not do it every time it was driven. Called dealer and was told no recalls were listed on this type problem. Researched online and found a lot of complaints for 2000 Explorer with same problem. Transy mechanic repaired otv valve on transmission, resolved problem at my cost of $350. Something definitely wrong when this many reports are filed for same issue. Vehicle also weaves when speeds of 60 mph+ are reached as if would roll over. Shocks do not seem to be set right, very rough ride for such a luxury fitted out vehicle. First Ford I have ever owned in the 30+ years I have driven. . . Not happy. . . . I am selling. Give me a pontiac anyday! Ford, take ownership!.

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We bought this vehicle new in December of 2004 and it has been in the service dept. 8 times in the past 7 months for warranty repairs. It has been in 4 times for "hard cranks but no start", 4 times for rough idling, 1 time for an rpm problem (and in next week for a different one- it stays around 3 rpm after accelerating- I have to let off of the gas pedal for it to shift down), and it has been in for misc. Issues (whistling noise at front window, rattling console, etc. ). Each time it has been brought in for the mechanical problems, they "upgrade the pcm". I have contacted the dealership and I have contacted Ford directly numerous times for a repurchase because of my daughter's medical condition. It requires that she has reliable and safe transportation available at all times. The dealership knew about her needs when we bought this SUV. However, I keep getting shuttled back and forth between the dealership, (schimmer Ford, illinois) and Ford motor company. As a long time purchaser of Ford vehicles, I am really disappointed in the treatment that I am receiving.

While making a turn, the vehicle shut off, and had to be towed to the dealer. The pcm software was replaced. The consumer experienced the same problem again. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. There was no response.

Still hesitates into reverse from drive after Ford fix of additive to transmission. Problem getting worse, affecting shifting in forward gears now.

The vehicle increased in speed with out warning, the dealer stated there was a recall issued regarding the problem, however the consumer's vehicle identification number was not included.

Module that controls the "control trac" 4-wheel drive system, failed at 3000 miles causing system to assume rear wheels were slipping. This caused the system to intermittently cycle the front wheel drive to assist even though rear tires were not losing traction. Owner complained to dealership 4 previous times of control trac problems, but dealership did not admit problem (told owner everything was fine with drive train) until 7000 miles when owner demanded a fix. Dealer then told owner that Ford knows about bad part, but that they have no idea when part will be available for repair. Currently, Explorer's 4x4 system is unpluged by dealer and is 2wd only. Dealer said they "don't know how much damage has already been done with 4000 miles of driving with bad system. " Ford says module for fix, is on backorder, and don't know when fix will be available.

Vehicle has major vibration throughout body when it is idling. Rpms fluctuate up and down between 1600 and 2300. Dealer added an extra bracket to exhaust system to help stop vibration. Vehicle would only rev hard when it was first started up. Vehicle was not included in recall 00v395000/ manufacturer's recall 00546, but it was upgraded accordingly to help correct the problem before it got worse.

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2003 Explorer engine stalling and surging when driving and coming to a stop. ***** the dealer reprogrammed the pcm. 8jb.

Consumer called complaining about having transmission problems. While vehicle was parked it started rolling back. The dealer was contacted, and stated that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle.

The consumer does not want recall 00v-395 performed which would reprogram the pcm only to allow the vehicle to go 74. 6 miles per hour as to not cause tire failure, the consumer is unhappy with this recall and thinks it will be a nuisance in passing situations, Ford stated this was a mandatory repair and that it would be performed without the consumers approval in the event that the vehicle is taken to the dealer for service. Nlm.

While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer where they reprogrammed the pcm and replaced the iac valve. The consumer paid for the repairs out of pocket because the warranty expired and the vehicle was not par of recall 00v395. The consumer could not be reimbursed for the repairs.