1992 ford explorer replacement transmission needed. Consumer states that the vehicle needs a new transmission and oil leak fixed. She does not have the money and the repairs will cost around $1500.00.
1992 Ford Explorer: complete transmission failure
21 of the 633 complaints about the 1992 Ford Explorer describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* - the contact purchased a 1992 ford explorer in 1999 and had transmission problems on 2002, 2003, 2006. The transmission was replaced twice, but the vehicleinoperable. There were no recalls on this vehicle regarding transmission failures. Www.carcomplaints.com had a defect investigation number: ea93004 under lemon laws regarding this vehicle. The contact wanted to file a complaint with ford regarding this problem.
We bought a new radiator from modine manufacturing and it leaked antifreeze into our transmission and now we have a vechicle that needs a new transmission, because its nolonger any good.
Rebuilt transmission failed :as a direct result of the transmission fluid being expelled form the filler tube , allowing it to come in contact with the muffler , during operation of the vehicle causing fluid to ingnite which resulted in the ensuing fire and and loss. The remaining evidence and examination of the transmission indicate that the torque converter , installed just prior to the fire failed resulting in the loss of the vehicle.
Transmission failed and replaced several times. Mjs
While driving at 50 MPH transmission died out, and the vehicle went into neutral and wouldn't shift into low gear. This was the 4th transmission that consumer had to replace, and the dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.
Transmission was replaced twice, and fluid is leaking onto the exhaust system consumer can smell smoke.
I started the vehicle and placed the transmission in reverse to back out of a parking spot. As soon as the transmission went into reverse, the engine revved to what seemed to be full throttle. I paniced and changed the transmission to neutral but accidentally went past neutral and into drive. At this point the transmission blew out. I got the transmission lever back to neutral but the engine continued to run full throttle. I even reached down and pulled back on the gas pedal and it made no difference. The engine stopped the high idle only when I turned the key off. With the car still in neutral, I started the engine again and it ran normal. I put the car into gear and the forward transmission failed. Reverse is still in tact. My concern and fear is regarding the engine. If I had been on dry pavement (the parking lot was snow-covered) I could have killed someone. I have contaced ford's customer assistance and they were of no help. Please tell me how to find out what happened. I am going to get the transmission fixed, but I am dreadfully afraid that the engine will run wild again in different circumstances where someone may be seriously injured.
Vehicle would not shift into gear. Would come to a complete stop. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Transmission was replaced.
Heat from the catalytic converter overheated the transmission and the transmission failed.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when...
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Ford Explorer transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1992 Ford Explorer?
21 of 633 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Explorer (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford Explorer?
There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 54Fire or smoke 43ABS 20Brake failure 18Seat belt 17Door locks 11Stalling 10Grinding brakes 6Loss of power 6Adaptive cruise 5Jerking 5Power steering loss 5Pulling 5
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