Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners have reported 2 problems related to transmission solenoid (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 Trac based on all problems reported for the Explorer Sport Trac.
Transmission problem. O/d light blinking. Transmission instantly started to slip in 3rd gear under acceleration. Over 8,000 complaints listed but Ford says that is not enough for recall. This transmission has a history of problems, that can cause major problems while driving. Biggest one is lose of acceleration in traffic. This transmission has a lengthy bad history. It is the 5r55 series transmission, starting with the faulty solenoid pack. If you look at this transmissions history, you will find the same complaints about it over and over again, slipping while in gear failure to shift, o/d light blinks then goes out, trans failing at 50,000m, 60,000m. I am on my second pair of tires and the transmission is failing. I drive less than 8700 miles per year and maintain my vehicle very well. This type of failure should not have occurred. I think Ford is aware of the problem but refuses to do anything about it till they will be forced to do something.
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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that the overdrive light kept illuminating on the instrument panel and the transmission was slipping. The shift solenoid was replaced, but began to fail 4,000 miles later. The Ford manufacturer was aware of the failure, but could not assist because it was not a safety issue. The failure mileage was 58,000.
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