1995 ford explorer xlt rolled backwards after put in park. Customer states that the vehicle pinned her against the garage door. Customer states the vehicle rolled backwards on an incline and pinned her against the door. *kb the consumer was injured. The muscle tissue and nerves to her right pelvis and upper thigh were severely damaged.
1995 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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Consumer's concern over the handling by ford motor companies of the cruise control deactivation switch recall.*mr one nov 11, 2003 the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because the brake light illuminated, brake fluid was leaking and the cruise control no longer functioned. The dealer quoted the consumer $5000 to fix the vehicle. The consumer declined the repair, purchased the part himself and replaced it himself. The consumer recently heard about the recall and contacted the manufacturer to see if he could recover the money he spent to replace the faulty parts. The manufacturer indicated that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer's vehicle also experienced stall during acceleration, excessive tire wear, pulling to the right and transmission failure.
One year ago I noticed the overdirve light began flashing on my 1995 ford explorer. I was told by a local mechanic that my transmission had to be rebuilt. We spent $1000 on the repairs. Now, one year later, the overdrive light is flashing again and I'm told that all that is required is to clear the code because explorers do this all the time. I'm hearing from several other owners of explorers that these vehicles have very frequent transmission problems which would indicate a manufacturer defect.
The consumer believes that the vehicle undisclosed transmission problem caused the clutch cylinder, slave cylinder, master cylinder and pressure plate to fail multiply times. *nm the clutch and slave cylinder was replaced four times, the mastercylinder was replaced three times, and the pressure plate had gone flat twice due to leaking. The transmission was hard to shift into low gears while in motion intermittently mostly in first and second.
Clear coat is pealing on hood and over back hatch, transmission problems and headlight problems the headlight will not work on dim I have taken it to the shop and they can not find anything wrong with it. The sensor keeps going out on the transmission.
In april 2003, the transmission in my 95 ford explorer went bad. The problem presented itself by the overdrive light coming on and blinking. Subsequently, the vehicle would not accelerate faster than 35-40 miles per hour. The problem was diagnosed as the transmission and it was replaced by cottman transmission. Since that time, I have had to have my vehicle in the shop on at least 5 occasions for replacement of a "module" in the transmission. As of july 17, 2004, this "module" is continuing to fail causing the overdrive light to come on and continuously blink. When discussed with cottman, I was told that ford was aware of the defect of this item but would only continue to replace it and not replace the entire transmission. Since I am a heavy interstate user, I am concerned that my transmission will fail while speeding along the interstate and cause an accident.
I have had 3 transmission failures on my 1995 ford explorer. I bought it new. The first failure occured just out of warranty. It was rebuilt. The next failure occurred just out of the warranty for the first rebuild. I had a new transmission put in. The third failure is just beginning with the od light flashing and a hard clunk when the auto transmission downshifts into first gear.
Over drive light flashing, transmission is slipping and noisy between 1st and 2nd gear ,and also when it stops.
I have a 1995 ford explorer the windows work sometimes you mit drive a block than thay don'tand the 4/4 will the same thing . My son has 1995 explorer it will do the same thing is there a recall if not ther shough be thank you .
Vehicle exhibited hesitation while shifting, then, the pick up was slow. Six months ago consumer heard a clanking sound at slow speed. Currently, there was delay when shifting to drive and reverse. Also, intermittently vehicle would not shift while driving. Mechanic stated transmission needed to be replaced.
Have had extensive transmission and transfer case problems with this vehicle. I have replaced the transmission three times.
I have a 1995 ford explorer that has had many problems..currently I am having trouble with the coverter clutch. I have checked into this and it seems that many explorers are having this same trouble. I wrote a letter to ford motors companies and recieved a phone call from them telling me how sorry they were to hear of my complaints... I think this is pretty poor that they won't do something about this
Consumer states that transmission slips when trying to accelerate. Dealer notified.
Problems with o/d light flashing, transmission shifts hard.
O/d light flashing/transmission failures.
Transmission failed. From park to reverse or drive took 8-10 sec's for it's position. Dealer says nothing wrong. Trans. Specialists charged $2500.00 for rebuilt ford trans.
For the third time, my '95 ford explorer during normal operation has had the throttle stuck open and accelerate to the point where the truck will not slow down even while applying the brakes. Even when the car has been put into the neutral position the engine continues to rev. I have to throw the truck into park and turn the truck off before the engine will slow down. The first time this happened a few years ago- I had a new transmission put in. The second time this occurred my mechanic told me that there was build-up which caused the throttle to remain open. This is the third time in a year and a half and I am now petrified to drive my once beloved vehicle. I can't possibly imagine selling this car and having this happen to another human being. Luckily, the second time this happened a co-worker was in the truck and I have an eyewitness. Please help me!! I am just a normal hard-working peron that is trying to get this problem fixed and am becoming more frightened by the research I am finding on this subject of the "open throttle". Thanks -dani menzel
The vehicle has given us good service until may of this year, when a problem developed in the transfer case. An oil pickup tube had broken, the unit had to be disassembled and repaired at a cost of $1304.53. This failure occurred at 72,202 miles and seemed peculiar at the time, but we accepted it as unusual wear at tear. On october 21st we took the car into the shop as the overdrive off light was flashing. The service advisor (jason savidge) called later that day and informed us that the transmission would have to be replaced. This was a total shock to me as an automobile driver for nearly 60 years. Having owned many vehicles (and driven many more) of various manufacturers both foreign and domestic, I have never experienced such failures. I do not abuse my vehicles and have them serviced regularly. As a one time apprentice auto mechanic, a graduate mechanical engineer with 40 years of professional experience I know that properly designed rotating machinery, maintained and not abused will last essentially indefinitely. I have retained most of my vehicles for 100,000 miles and more without such failures. I noted on your web site a number failures similar to ours, some multiple transmission replacements. I also realize this may not be a safety issue. But what does it take to get the manufacturer to stand behind their product. I contacted the customer service at ford motor co. And received and I am sorry but nothing in our records indicate ford motor co. Should pay or help pay for the transmission replacement. Dt
This is the second ford motor co replacement transmission to fail. The last one lasted 18,00 miles. Ford motor company informs me that there are over 500 backorders for this replacement transmission. If this is the case then there seems to be a serious problem with ford explorer transmissions. I've been given the run around for two weeks, told today 10/31/02 that it will be another month before I can get a transmission. This is a major problem and ford needs to be held accountable for producing inferior explorer automatic transmissions. Thank you, dt
While driving at any speed vehicle will jump out of its original gear. This slows vehicle down. Consumer is afraid of being rear ended. Please provide any further information.
Consumer stated the overdrive off indicator light located on the instrument cluster flashed steadily, the vehicle then began braking roughly including a slight grinding sound during braking, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement of the transmission, stating the manufacturer was aware of the transmission defects.
1st incident: dec.12th 1998. Concern: speed jumps on highway and surges only when speed control is on. Cause: speedometer assembly binding. Correction: replace speedometer assembly. Cost to me $309.25 2nd incident: jan.5th 1999. Concern: same as 1st incident. Speed jumps on highway and surges only when speed control on. Cause: 14401 loom, sensor & assembly shorted. Correction: repair loom 14401 speed control diag. R&r sensor & assembly. Cost to me: $308.87. 3rd incident: traveling on highway with speed control set at 70mph. Explorer speed slowly increases to 80 on its own. I look at the speedometer, realize this and tap the brake. The explorer is still going 80mph or higher. I press the off button to the speed control but it will not disengage. I cannot stop the SUV. I do not panick but I'm scared as I put on the emergency lights, press with all my might on the brakes and within a few minutes, get the explorer off the road to the shoulder. I put the SUV in park, jump out of the car, look both ways, cross the highway, wave my arms for help and watch as my SUV is parked with the engine stuck and running at 80mph or more. Some good samaritans stop and I explain what happened. One of them approaches the explorer with caution and turns the ignition off and brings me my keys. They look at my manual and unhook the speed control box under the hood. I drove home with the emergency lights on (about 8 miles) going about 50mph with no problems then parked it. If another car had been near me when the explorer went out of my control, I could have hit them and there would have been injuries or possible loss of life at 80mph. Thank you.
On 12/20/01, I tried to go into 4 wheel drive. Auto 4wd light didn't come on. Driving it resulted in noise from underneath the vehicle: groans, loud clunks, severe vibrations, and difficulty steering the vehicle. Next both 4wd lights started blinking. On 12/24/01, I took car to dealer. Actuator was replaced, which they said was a problem in these cars. Charge was $441.77. I noticed same problem. Back to shop on 12/26/01. After 2 days work problem was identified as water getting into the transfer case, contaminating clutches, causing them to stick and grab. Fix was to drain and refill the case. Cost $205.45. He said there was a vent but this would not have allowed for this problem to occur. Problem is less but still present. Later, all the while still noticing the vibration, I noticed that both lights would begin to flash.the federal safety agency site provided several tsb's that seem to deal with the problems: sb# 97314, dated 02/97; sb# bc0206970201, dated 01/97; sb# bc1011297020, dated 01/97. All deal with the transfer case binding or shuddering. Also two tsb's recommending the use of a revised vent tube to prevent water getting into the transfer case: sb# bc0133970201, dated 01/97; and sb# bc1012797020, dated 01/97. Dealer was unaware of this procedure and did not suggest doing it on my vehicle.I still have problems with auto 4wd. The dealer has replaced a speed sensor, eliminating the flashing lights. Bill is now $700 and not fixed the problem, known since 1997. Nobody bothered to tell me to have my transfer case fluid checked or the vent tube changed. Dealer even told me that they normally would not check for this and that I should take it upon myself. Since this problem appears to be due to an inherent design flaw and has been known by ford since 1997, within my warranty period, I called ford customer service and asked for problem be fixed without cost to me. They knew of the problem and the repairs but refused to help since its out of warranty.
Driving from san diego to lax airport. 1/3 of way there, o/d off light starts flashing, see in manual to contact dealership and to have vehicle checked. Call rancho ford in temecula, ca, they said vehicle fine to drive, come in for appointment a few days later. Vehicle not in correct gears, RPM awkward, too high, too low. Then 1/2 back and hear pop sound, like gunfire, and see smoke coming from under vehicle. Past experience with ford tells me not to trust them, so I pull over and call my mechanic. Transmission blew cap off and cover undercarriage of car with trans fluid. Mechanic said that as long as I did not rev above 2700, I would be okay. Made it all the way home. Had transmission rebuilt and reinstalled, two weeks later, same symptoms. This time new transmission. Then 4 weeks later, problems occur again. Take to aamco, and they say needs new torque converter, take to regualr mechanic, says needs new transfer case, take to rancho ford, they don't know what to do, and take to lake elsinore ford, where they run diagnostic, and find nothing is wrong.
Speedometer does not work properly, resulting in incorrect miles. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
While driving 65 MPH vehicle suddenly would not accelerate over 40 MPH,overdrive light came on. Had vehicle towed to dealer who replaced transmission.
While driving 65 MPH transmission quit without prior warning.
O/d light starts flashing. Very commen on 94-96 ford explorer transmissions. Must replace transmission. Should be recalled. Mine happed at 55,000. Had a new one installed by ford, happened again 20,000 miles later.
The drive gear in the transfer case failed and was replaced, 27k miles later the problem reoccured, the consumer believes that an incorrect component was installed, therefore causing it to fail again, while this was being repaired the dealer tore the door molding and the dash lights became inoperative.
I believe this truck was involved in a rollover accident before I purchased it. I think this because of the bad fiberglass work on the roof and bad paint job. I also believe this because of all of the front end problems I have encountered. I believe once this truck is involved in an accident there is no repair to make it safe again. I also wonder if the accident the truck was involved in is related to the tire and rollover recall from ford and firestone.
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