2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: transmission slipping

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Transmission · KY

Vehicle started having a chatter under the hood. Pulled out on to the highway and the transmission started slipping and would not engage (very dangerous, was in the middle of the highway and couldn't move). Took to a mechanic and he told me the noise had something to do with the tensioners or something to that effect on the transmission. He said there was a recall for this in the past but not sure if the recall is still in effect. This dangerous problem needs to be fixed before someone gets injured or worse and ford will be liable.

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer sport trac. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the servos needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 77,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 13, 2009 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · SC

Tl*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.

Filed Jan 8, 2006 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · IN

2001 ford explorer transmission problem. Transmission slipping when shifting between 2nd and 3rd. Ford unwilling to admit fault and repair problem. Many other vehicle owners with same problem not corrected yet.

Filed Aug 4, 2005 · Transmission · VA

Dt: the contact owned a 2001 ford explorer sport. Transmission malfunction causing the third gear to slip. This happened for a day. The vehicle was taken to a transmission place, it blew a code and they said it was an internal transmission problem. The overdrive indicator started flashing. As soon as that light started to flash the transmission started acting up.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Transmission · OK

2001 explorer sport reverse not engaging, slipping transmission, o/d light flashing. Transmission not shifting or accelerating correctly, rpms shoot up but no acceleration. Tried to accelerate to avoid an accident but had no acceleration. Luckily steered out of it. Ford does not want to admit knowledge and wants me to pay for it.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Transmission · 46,000 miles · FL

Me and my family have been long time ford customers. I myself have owned 3 fords and many others in my family have had several ford vehicles. My grandfather was a long time ford salesman in bunkie, la. I currently own a 2001 ford explorer sport trac with 46000 miles. I recently experienced transmission problems with the 2 to 3 gear shift slipping. Well to make a long story short I had to get a transmission overhaul to the tune of $1,800. This vehicle only has 46000 miles and has done very little light towing and no off roading etc. I have always loved ford quality, but it seems has dropped the ball on this transmission. There are technical service bulletins out on this tranny and I have researched and discovered many others that have the same problem. It seems ford knows this is a problem, and I think they should do something about before they lose another long time customer like myself. Needless to say I will be purchasing a new car soon, but plan to take my business to other brands dealerships.