1994 Ford Explorer: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 3, 2000 · Transmission · CT

My original transmission failed at 79,484 miles. I did not purchase an extended drive train warranty. I asked my mechanic if transmission problems were common with explorers and he said yes. He provided me with a copy of several years of advisories that ford sent to mechanics, warning them of problems with the transmissions, and specifically with the torque converter. This is the main part which went on my transmission. I felt that if ford felt the need to send repeated advisories to mechanics, that there was a problem(s) that should have involved a recall. I sent a letter to ford on november 4, 1998 and never received a reply. I am enclosing a copy of this letter. I since have had to replace the second transmission at 100,000 miles. The first one cost me $1881.50 and the second one $1465. I feel that ford should reimburse me for the cost of both transmissions because they failed to accept responsibility for transmission failures due to problems they notified mechanics about in their advisories. I look forward to your response.

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Tires, Transmission · NY

The transmission failed.

Filed Aug 3, 2000 · Transmission · WA

Transmission will not shift properly, mechanic says that it will eventually fail completely, and the transmission needs to be replaced. The mechanic stated that this is not an unusual occurance for a 1994 ford explorer.

Filed Nov 3, 1999 · Transmission · WA

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.

Filed Aug 18, 1999 · Transmission · FL

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.

Filed Mar 12, 1999 · Transmission · CO

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.

Filed Sep 9, 1997 · Engine, Suspension · FL

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.