Automatic Transmission Column Shift Problems of Ford Explorer Sport

Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 2 problems related to automatic transmission column shift (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer Sport based on all problems reported for the Explorer Sport.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport

Failure Date: 11/09/2004

Nhtsa recall 04v442000 on the rear liftgate glass. No parts available since November of 2004. While shifting gears the shifter broke without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the shifter needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

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2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport

Failure Date: 01/21/2000

While driving, vehicle will unexpectedly accelerate to very high rpms without warning. Problem occurs when vehicle stops at traffic lights, when brakes are applied, and also when in reverse. Vehicle is noisy and locked in 4x4 with o/d light blinking, dealer could not duplicate problem, cause unknown.

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