Clutch Broken Problems of Ford Explorer

I am the owner of a 2003 Ford Explorer. I had problems with my transmission engaging properly and the transmission making a loud noise when shifting from park to reverse whether the vehicle was hot or cold. The transmission did this intermitently for a week or so until I took it into a dealership for repair. They said nothing was wrong. I drove it for another week with the same problems. The vehicle would lurch in mid-acceleration at any speed and would lunge when coming to a stop leaving me never knowing when I might stop on the freeway or run into the back of somebody. The next time I took it in they said it was the clutch pack that failed and the repair cost me $1,131. 00. The repair consisted of removing the transmission, opening it up and replacing the parts and then re-installing the transmission. I have read a service bulletin recently from Ford motor company saying that these problems have been reported in 2004 Ford Explorers and Mercury mountaineers. They are saying that they will be fixed for free. I have a 2003 Ford Explorer and I am not aware of the two model years being mechanically dissimilar. I want it known that the 2003 Explorers are suffering the same problems, which is why I am registering the complaint.

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1st transmission was found to have been sent from factory with no 2nd gear, which resulted in 3rd gear being destroyed, this was after 2 visits with could not verify comments. So at 3807 miles transmission 2 was put in, I was never told this was a refurbished transmission. Oct 30,2000 back in for a chirping sound while idling. Jan 19,2001 back in for oil in air filter, and transmission sticking at 20 mph. Seatbelts also on recall list. Jan 23,2001 back in, still sticking at 20mph. Car found to be staying in 3rd gear, repairs made with gasket-trans v, mercon r v aut,gasket asy - tra, processor asy, and pats key all being replaced. Mar 9,2001 2nd key set will not start car, car reprogrammed. 7/19/01 car back in shop, whines when turning,slowing down,accelerating, could not verify. Hesitate, then surges at 50mph,could not verify, passenger window will not roll down, replace switch. Radio lights suddenly go off, radio stays on, replace radio. 6/05/2003 car seems to lose power, still running but wont drive, 60mph on a freeway!! car returns to normal for a few mins. Then o/d turns off, and light starts flashing about o/d turned off. Get to dealer- 4th gear wrong ratio, needs overhaul of transmission,o/d band & clutches are damaged. Cracked upper intake manifold, manifold & iac valve need to be replaced. Car is now at 59,700 miles,warranty expired, and Ford and dealership say I have to pay to fix transmission with documented problems, and I find out it was refurbised at that! dealer and Ford will not stand behind vehicle because it has worked for 48,000 miles, calls in to Ford regional manager, and complaints being filed any where I can.

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