The front wheel drive activates unexpectedly which causes the vehicle not to turn to the right side. Front wheel driver must be replaced to solve the problem. *ak
1994 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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Speedometer needle jumps while driving at all speeds. Cannot determine exact speed of vehicle while moving. In my opinion, this is a safety hazard!
While having vehicle in 4-wheel drive automatic wheel hubs did not engage which may cause loss of vehicle control. Brakes repaired including replacement of the rotors, when hubs were replaced they packed them with grease causing failure of the automatic hubs.
Transmission will not shift into second gear. Clutch material found in pan. Vehicle has been used solely for commuting.
During cold weather there is a clicking noise, as if vehicle is going about 55 MPH. Speedometer will jump to 90 MPH. Then back down 50 MPH. Then back to 90 MPH. When this occurs consumer is unable to tell how fast vehicle is going.
Transmission failed to shift gears when going up a hill. It also failed on level ground. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer said that a couple of gears disintegrated. And destroyed some of the gears.
Speedometer box is defective. When vehicile goes up to 60 to 65 MPH it goes crazy and up to 80mph.
Torque converter clutch failed causing the transmission cooler to be obstructed resulting in transmission failure during usage
5 speed manual transmission experianced catastophic failure while driving resulting in sudden deceleration and locked transmission. Cause was determined to be due to gradual gearlube leak through 3 rubber oil plugs on rear of transmission access plate. Transmission failed do to lack of required lubricant.
Ball joints and u-joints failed causing excessive vibrations. Mjs
This is the third time the transmission has had to be replaced since I have owned this car. I would like to find out why the transmission continues to not support the SUV.
4-wheel drive malfunctioned, causing a loss of control, and vehicle rolled over which resulted in injuries. Please provide further information.
Transmission only engages in park and reverse. Several attempts to replace converter resulted in complet transmission failure. The transmission is being replaced. The problem was reported to the manufacturer. Manufacture does not acknowledge a problem with the explorer.
Transmission torque converter failed.
Rubber plug ford uses in manufacturing blew out of transmission which allowed fluid to blow out and this caused transmisson to lock up.
Transmission stopped operating while driving. Vehicle was taken to dealer shop and repair was made,cost went to the consumer. *ak engine light comes on and off.
4-wheel drive operates in 2-wheel drive. Going around corner in 2-wheel drive, automatic hub engages & starts to drag. Acts like brake lockup. Nearly caused vehicle to be out of control. Took to dealer & informed problem is known.*ak consumer states without warning, either automatic front hub will start to engage when going around a corner.
Noise heard in front end due to failure of the u-joints and ball joints.
When driving vehicle, cannot properly shift from 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive when it's needed. Vehicle would make a lot of noise. Sounds like bearings rolling around loose inside.
Driver's door does not close all the way unless driver slams it, using excessive force with an upward movement. Also unable to open door by using key from the outside.
Odometer failed to provide accurate reading and jumped back and forth with a 15 mile difference.
Speedometer fails when traveling at higher speeds.
5-speed transmission is manufactured with rubber plugs which in time dry out and allow fluid to escape. The fluit gets blown out of the transmission when on highway speeds, causing the fifth gear to overheat and seize.
While driving at 65 to 72mph, the vehicle shakes and vibrates due to a probelm with the driveshaft. Dealer wants to replace motor mounts and stabilizer bar. Dealer also wants to replace the transmission mount, however he is will not guarantee that these fixes will remedy the problem.
Went around a curve, applied the brakes and then applied the accelerator again and the engine idled like the gear was in neutral, so, the driver coasted about 200 feet and then stopped and put the vehicle in park. Went to put the vehicle in reverse and the engine just idled and would not work in any other gear.
Speedometer does not show accurate speed.
Ball joints seize, causing front end to veer to either side.
Consumer was traveling about 65 to 70 MPH when the front left wheel separated due to front wheel bearings needing greasing.
Consumer was driving under normal conditions and experienced vibration in the steering wheel, pulled over and the left front wheel was deatached from the axle.
Automatic locking hub failed, causing accident.
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