Transmission Solenoid problems of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer

While driving at around 35 mph the o/d light started flashing, error message check transmission and check engine light stayed on. The vehicle started shifting erratically from a start then had problems shifting into gears. I brought it to my mechanic and decided to change, clean and flush transmission fluids. This did not solve the problem. I then went on line to find cures for this problem at Ford motor CO web site and there was no information there . I searched the web for similar problems and came up with over 500 complaints with Ford blazers' and Mountaineers 2002 through 2004 transmission related problems with the same symptoms. . 5r555 solenoid pack. I found a company that claimed the problem is the transmission 5 solenoid pack needing a up grade and this should solve the problem through USA industries in bay shore NY. Purchased this oem Ford upgrade packet, installed this miracle part and the problems were still there. Now USA industries doesn't want to hear about refunding my monies even though I am still in the refund time limit. . Hopefully ebay will resolve there poor customer relations issue. Ford claims I need to have a complete transmission replacement at approximately $2500. 00. I spoke to several Ford certified mechanics and they told me that Ford is aware of this issue but are hesitant to issue a recall since there have been no deaths. . Can that be for real????? is anyone else ready to stand up to Ford for a recall demand on our cars??.

I have a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, same as the explorer. My od light started flashing and I had Ford service center run the code, code 755 solenoid b, I had the Ford service center replace it to the tune of $698 on March 5. I got the truck back March 5, 2009 at 12pm. March 6, 2009 8 am, same issue. I took it back to the service center and I'm told I need a new transmission. March 9, 2009 I took the truck to 2 separate shops, one of them being a veteran transmission repair shop. Same solenoid code 755 solenoid b. I took it back to the service center and am told that they will replace and I still need a new transmission. The transmission repair shop told me that Ford knows of the problem and it is not the transmission, the wiring harness is bad which causes the solenoid to show as bad and show the code. She said she has had dealings with the same service center and everytime they tell customers they need a new transmission. There are thousands of complaints online for the same exact issue.

Powertrain issue. At 79,700 miles, my 2002 Mercury Mountaineer required a transmission rebuild which cost me 2500. 00. Apparently there is a bad solenoid and bands that totally busted inside the transmission. After seeing other reports on this, I wanted to add mine to the list.

2002 Mercury Mountaineer - March 2005 - 46,000 miles solenoid was replaced cost $600 - December 2005 - 60,000 miles - transmission light on - in shop now to replace transmission or parts - cost of $2,300. I have four personal friends who have also had trouble with the Ford engine. We had received numerous forms for extended warranty. Seems that a 3 year old car bought new and still not paid for should have a good working transmission. This is a defect in Mercury which should be fixed and consumers should not be forced to pay for this repair or for an extended warranty. Why is Mercury so insistent on an extended warranty? Mercury must know that something is wrong with the transmission in the car.

Transmission shifting erratically on up-shift, 2-3 / 3-4 and 4-5. 5/16/05 mileage 55k. The vehicle was brought to the dealer, issue explained and fixed on first try. Solenoid, 1l2z-7g391-ae replaced. This is in case anyone else has similar problems. Extended warranty was purchased and used.