Transmission Gear Slipping Problems of Ford Explorer - part 1

On multiple occasions transmission was slipping which led to an eventual complete failure. Explorer was on CA highway 76 going westbound when transmission failed. Driver wa forced to Dodge traffic and coast to an emergency stop at the right side of the highway. Explorer had to be towed.

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I purchased my 2020 Ford Explorer in February 2020. Since purchasing I've had several electrical and other problems. I wish I had never purchased Ford. I've had issues with the camera which had a recall which was fixed in November. I've also had a problem with both passenger and driver window not being operable or operating incorrectly, which stills happens periodically. I also had to have the transmission repaired due to a recall. However, I still receive messages within dash that tells me transmission not in park when backing up. I sometimes am driving and it feels as if transmission is slipping. I've had nothing but problem after problem with Ford and do not recommend that anyone purchases.

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I was turning from turning lane into wal-mart and when I gave it gas the transmission slipped and wouldn't move. Luckily no cars were coming and it finally kicked in and let me pull into the parking lot. I just bought this and was looking up the issue and found out this is a problem with Ford Explorer 2002 - 2006. Why isn't there a recall on these transmissions? this is very dangerous!.

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When backing up the vehicle will hesitate then it feels like I hit something. Then there's a clunk . . (rear tow bearing/u-joint) #2 have to always have defrost on or windows fog up. . Then there's a smell of antifreeze coming through the vents. Breaks grind when stopping. Rear brakes and rotors were replaced by dealership. . Break fluid low, along with a bunch of other issues transmission slips when taking off from a stop. Always have to reset average gas mileage to get a reading. I believe I was sold a lemon as the finance guy took my down payment and purchased a extended warranty which I never agreed to.

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During acceleration, a brief pause in acceleration or down shifting of gears. Feels like the transmission is slipping. Usually noticed during 30 minutes of normal driving conditions.

Transmission been slipping on 2nd or 3rd gear I believe I never towed or carry heavy loads at all it's been doing this since the first month I purchase it and it's been getting worst since.

Transmission is slipping bad and car not shifting into drive.

Transmission started slipping. Neutral is actually reverse over drive is neutral 2nd is od 1st is 2nd past 1st is 1st gear. When I move power lamp to off my headlights turn off. All of this haopened when I turned my vehicle on or when I was driving.

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Transmission don't work, gear slip after 10 minutes drive then stop working won't go back or foward.

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I have a 2007 Ford Explorer with 94,000 miles. The transmission is slipping and grinding. I do not believe the transmission should be going bad at the low of miles.

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My 2002 Ford Explorer 4. 6l is having major transmission problems at only 110k miles. It hesitates shifting gears and slips while driving. The vehicle also stalls when stopping at a red light or stop sign. It has the infamous crack down the back hatch. Both are problems thousands of customers have complained about yet Ford does nothing. The transmission problem is a very expensive cost to repair and it shouldn't be the customers responsibility when Ford knew there was a problem.

I have a 2007 Ford Explorer with 71,000 miles. The transmission is slipping and grinding. I do not believe the transmission should be going bad at the low of miles.

Vehicle transmission begining to slip, soon will ahve no 4th gear or reverse. The vehicle is up to date with matinanace and everything mileage is still below 95,000 miles. This is an outrage that the Ford company is aware of this problem and no recall has been reported.

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Transmission started slipping as I was driving which did not allow me to accelerate into traffic as needed. I took to a Ford dealer and they indicated that I needed a new transmission at a cost of $3800.

"takata recall"I brought the truck and the airbag light was flashing 4x4 lights flashing also, smelling oil coming from the deferential on the back axle. Now, the transmission started slipping and he changed a part . Then, the transmission started to slip again. Also,I wanted to switch to another vehicle but he declined it . He said " he put to much work into the truck and all the parts are new in which only the tires and muffler was revolved ".

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In Nov of 2014 we took the car to the local Ford dealer for 100k mile service. We told them to check the drive train because when you put the car in reverse there would be a slight hesitation then a klunk then the car would begin to move. They said there was no issue and they installed a computer upgrade to improve the shifthing. They also changed the tranny fluid. Then in March of 2015 when you put the car in reverse the transmission began slipping and got worse in a couple of days. We took it to the local dealer again and they took 2 weeks to figure out the transmission needed replaced. They said $3500 for a remanufactured transmission and I would have to pay for all of it.

Transmision problems going into gears slipping poping noise when put into park Ford is aware of problems with there transmisions and no care to help 1 bet they need the gov to step in now so help us Explorer owners.

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First of all the transmission is starting to slip. When accelerating the car transmission slips when shifting into third gear. Took to dealer and they said they need to repair the transmission. The second problem is that the airbag light came on. I have not been in a accident or anything. It just came on. I read online that if the light is on and I am in an accident the airbags wont deploy. This seems really dangerous and should be cover under warranty.

Transmission slips going down the road and is very dangerous at intersection slips turning into on coming traffic very dangers if you have kids Ford knows about the problems and will not put out a recall on them the only fix is to get a new transmission.

The transmission slips between first and second gear, the check engine light comes on. The code reads bad servo when read by the nh inspection station. Investigation on internet and through dealer inquiries states this is a very common problem with Explorer automatic transmissions in this manufacturing time period , everything and everyone states there should be a recall. This is a very well known problem by Ford for the 2002-2004 Explorer transmissions.

Just bought a 2004 Explorer eddie bauer edition with 105,000 miles on it as soon as I got home the transmission started to slip. It lunges hard when put into reverse. This is a well known problem with Ford. They refuse to do a recall. I'm sure somone will have to die before its dealt with. I pray it's not you or yours.

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2006 eddie bauer Ford Explorer, I was pulling out onto a main highway and my transmission started slipping and causing sputter/non engagement and my children and were so scared cause we almost got hit by a semi from the transmission not engaging while crossing traffic. I was 7 mos pregnant as well. What would I have done if their father lost all of us for this highly reported and ignored issue!? there needs to be a recall before something devastating comes of this. Thank you.

Transmission began to slip and make a loud thud sound when putting the car in gear. Took it to the dealership and they said the 3rd and 4th gear was damaged. I always took the vehicle to get serviced by the dealership when needed and now that the transmission went out they take no responsibility and won't fix the defective transmission.

Transmission is slipping and makes a grinding noise while driving and when back up turning the wheel it jerks and makes a banging noise. Garage said it be $3500 to fix it. It seems like tons of people with this SUV are having the same problem.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph when the transmission began to slip gears. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and informed the contact that there was not a recall related to the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

While pulling out from a stop sign the transmission was slipping causing the Explorer to barely pull out into a busy intersection in the path of oncoming traffic which had to stop to avoid hitting me. This was not the only time this has happened, and it happens with no warning.

Transmission slipped and would not accelerate finding out a band or belt failed causing the vehicle to totally lose 4th gear.

Transmission seems to slip and engine revs also when put in reverse transmission seems to jump.

Transmission slips. Vehicle lunges when reversing and shifting gears. I'm afraid I may hit another vehicle or pedestrian. . Read more...

After coasting through intersections, transmission slips and then clunks as I accelerate.

Transmission started slipping and would not accelerate.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the transmission began to slip. The transmission fluid was changed but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,690. Dt.

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer and the over drive light started flashing and the check engine light is on and the transmission started slipping from 2-3 gear and I found out with my 2yr and 3yr kids in the car if I need to pull out on to a highway with cars coming the SUV don't want to do so and will rev up and might slam into gear when you let off the gas. I love my Explorer great family car but with this problem I will not have my kids in it at all. And not knowing if it will make it or not. Ford do something about this. Im not the only one.

The vehicle was driving down the highway when suddenly the o. D off light started flashing. When it approached local streets I noticed the transmission was slipping going into 2ng gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who immediately diagnosed it as a defective transmission. A little research on the 03 Explorer transmission indicated it was a 5r55s model which has an astronomical failure rate. Its also a sealed unit which doesn't have a dipstick to check the fluid level or condition ( burnt smell). The Ford Explorer also leads the list by having 4 out of the top ten vehicle complaints for worst model years cars. All the top complaints are for transmission failure.

Vehicle's transmission started to slip, as we were driving we would hit the gas harder to compensate and then the transmission would catch causing the vehicle to surge forward unexpectedly.