Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (two problems).
Transmission in this explorer (VIN 'x') started slipping at 55k miles between 2-3 shift. I had the transmission rebuilt by fellow mechanics for $1200 total before total failure. Read details...
Multiple failures report from the vehicle computer system for failing transmission. This car is barely three yrs old with low mileage and the transmission is already failing. Fords service explanation is that the vehicle requires regular transmission coddling (service) to maintain the overall life Read details...
When I bought the car three years ago it had just a rebuilt transmission in it. Less than a month after I purchased it I had to have a 2nd rebuilt transmission put in it when my o/d light began flashing. Read details...