Transmission Solenoid problems of the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer

Transmission solenoids three times, paint coming off, passenger seat trim came off, cracked rear lift gate, passenger front and rear door windows, and driver side rear door window do not work.

Have a little over 67,000 miles on vehicle. Driving at highway speed transmission indicator came on, o/d indicator flashes and service engine indicator came on. Transmission shifts roughly from 1st gear to 2nd, and does not have overdrive. Service station ran diagnostic which resulted in 4 service codes: po732, po735, po775, and po1744. These codes were also confirmed by aamco transmission. The result appears to be transmission solenoid pack, along with rebuild of the transmission.

Both problems happen when backing up. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer,upon putting it in reverse, will hesitate and then fly backwards. The recall solenoid was put in and the problem stopped for about a year. It has started up again, infrequently. Just 1 week ago, upon backing out of the garage, there was a metal on metal screeching noise and a burning smell. The wheels, wheel wells and undercarriage were checked for foreign objects, and none were found. I left the truck outside that night, and the next day the noise happened again and now happened once in third gear. The same burning smell happened again. I parked the truck and didn't use it all that day. When I went to take it to the dealer the next day, the noise was gone. The dealer wouldn't even look at it as "it wasn't doing it at that time".

The contact owns a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle exhibited a forward jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the solenoid body was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the defect was not remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 31,000. Updated 5/15/cn. . Updated 05/21/14.

I have had repeated problems with the transmission I. E. A noticeable clunk when the transmission shifts from overdrive to low upon approaching a stop sign. Additionally, when backing and shifting to forward the transmission hesitates and slips before going into forward drive. This causes some anxiety when you have to back from a commercial business into a busy traffic way and the transmission slips leaving you not knowing if your going to be able to avoid approaching traffic from the rear. I have reported the problem to colorado river Ford in on at least two different occasions and have had the transmission fluid replaced in accordance with Mercury's recall. However, the problem continues. Subsequently,I have changed to bradly Ford for repairs. On one occasion immediately after a rain storm and while traversing a highway wash, I slowed the vehicle and straddled the center line (no traffic) to avoid any standing water. Admittedly, there was mud residue on the far side of the wash. Regardless, as I exited the wash and accelerated the transmission shifted from overdrive to low gear causing the rear wheels to spin and I went into a broad side skid to the right and back to the left and to the right again, all of which was as close to a near accident as I want to experience. As a retired arizona highway patrolman I will admit that my speed was too fast for the conditions (estimated speed 30 to 40 mph). However, I am also of the opinion that the shifting pattern of the vehicle added to the momentary loss of control. Regardless, at this point the vehicle registers 35,500 miles and bradly Ford in lake havasu city is going to attempt to rectify the problem. They will be tearing down the transmission for examination. This is after they have already replaced a pressure solenoid and the problem still continues. I do not believe the repair will relieve the problem and will result in my taking a financial loss when I trade the vehicle in.