Automatic Transmission Cooler Problems of Ford Explorer

This vehicle was given to me on or about 12 November 2019 as a replacement for a 2020 Ford Explorer, VIN [xxx], purchased from sames Ford in laredo, which twice had failure of the transmission cooling system while in motion on the highway. This new vehicle broke down while in motion in the highway with the same problem (transmission oil cooler) in new boston, texas on 22 Nov 2019 (mileage 1021). Johnston Ford in new boston could not immediately secure the parts as they were in high demand from Ford, and the vehicle was not fully repaired until 10 December 2019. I intend to sell this vehicle as soon as it is returned to me as I no longer have faith that this model can be relied on for safe highway performance. On both vehicles, the transmission oil cooler failure occurred after a minimum of two hours of constant highway driving. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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"transmission failure" at 100233 miles the wrench and engine light came while driving. Upon parking & turning off the vehicle, the transmission would not work. Cut thru all gears like butter. Wound not "enter" into any gear. Towed. After vehicle cooled, transmission works again, only to become hot, repeat tow. Code p0775. After cooling, same event. Transmission solenoid goes out while hot, in a hot climate. Manufacturer defect. Needs safety recall.

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Got 2006 eddie bauer w/98,000, 1 previous owner (mother) all servicing via the same Ford dealer (gene butman), except for a few oil changes from uncle ed's. Late Nov 2016 took it in due to the heat was fluctuating, was told it needed the thermostat and housing replaced (even though it had the radiator replaced a few years earlier), also had brakes & rotors done, the 100,000 mile checkup said all was good. A week later the exhaust flute, etc broke lose, got that repaired & $2,000 later, Friday 2/03/17 wrench light came on, then engine light, vehicle seemed to lunge forward, delay, doesn't engage. . Accelerate, feels like the transmission is hanging and then slams into gear. A thud feeling was also reported by my mother several times in previous years to the dealer, they could not find anything wrong, so she had then document it. Today I am told a transmission is needed, which is a unexpected huge & saddening surprise - in 2012 and 2013 there had already been transmission work on the vehicle. Checked and see all reports about this particular model has occurred on this one, cooling system/radiator/thermostat and housing issues, exhaust issues and now transmission issues -- there are thousands of reports for this exact model and other Explorer and Ford vehicles, all known issues, many explanations why it occurred with this model and that Ford is aware of them and has provided no recalls for any of these serious defective matters, none - especially when each are very dangerous matters. Today I am told, that a new transmission will $5,400, 3 year warranty and a used transmission: $3,600 12 mos or 12,000 miles. Both options are very very expensive. What can NHTSA do, will a recall ever occur? it seems Ford needs to step in and help with these repairs. . Read more...

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Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that about two weeks ago, as the eugene was started, the check-eugene light illuminated. The contact, a mechanical engineer, checked the vehicle and found a bad 02 sensor. The contact stated that in the process of replacing the 02 sensor, he noticed several bare wires. He stated that the insulation on the wires had rotted and fallen of the sensors, exposing bare wires. He sniped the wires that needed to be replaced and noticed code 2272, bad wire rounding for the 02 sensor. The contact pulled down the transmission wire harness and noticed that 15 wires had been affected. He also stated that the cooling temperature sensor had the same problem. The contact stated that the manufacturer was not notified of the failure because nothing was done when the manufacturer was notified of the same issue about a year ago. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 140,000. Fe.

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I discovered a leak in the radiator after noticing that the temperature gauge needle was bouncing around at an idle. After about a minute, the vehicle overheated and started steaming. We ended up having to have the radiator replaced at a cost of $600. (it was also over 90 degrees that day and I was stranded with two small children, the youngest was 4 months old. ) then about a month ago, in may 2012, I was at a grocery store and when I went to enter the vehicle I noted a large puddle of antifreeze on the ground and it was dripping from the radiator. We had to have the radiator replaced, again at a cost of $600. The same mechanic repaired it both times and said it was the same issue as the first one. Now we are having transmission fluid leaking from the cooling line that leads from the transmission to the radiator. These incidents have caused us serious hardships financially and could have caused physical injury due to the fact that it was extremely hot out on both occasions and I had small children with me miles from home. I have already contacted Ford motor company and they have declined to do anything about this issue. I am requesting, as are many others, that a recall be issued. And I also suggest that you research this problem on the internet as it is a major one. It is strange that Ford changed the radiator in the 2007 model year 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.

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Transmission leaks while driving or parking. Dealer notified.

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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 the vehicle one of the fittings for the automatic transmission cooling lines came loose and caused the fluid to leak, almost creating a fire. The fluid leaked on the brake pads which increased the stopping distance. The dealer was notified about the problem immediately. The problem with the transmission fitting line was corrected, but consumer still experiences a problem with the brakes.

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Transmission is leaking. Yh.

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.