1995 Ford Explorer: complete transmission failure

Filed Apr 7, 2008 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · WY

O/d light began to flash then the transmission went out, ford wants $2,000, so im going through an auto salvage for $845, will never buy ford again, they have a history of problems with there transmission. Of course the transmission went out 2 weeks after my warranty! I got a 1 year warranty for free from them because I had gone to carfax.com and found out that when I bought it from them there was an odometer roll back!

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

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.

Filed Jun 12, 2004 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · OK

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.

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · MI

Have had extensive transmission and transfer case problems with this vehicle. I have replaced the transmission three times.

Filed May 14, 2003 · Transmission · 103,310 miles · NY

O/d light flashing/transmission failures.

Filed Feb 21, 2003 · Transmission · 63,957 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Transmission · NJ

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

Filed Nov 4, 2002 · Transmission · WA

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

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Transmission · CA

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.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Transmission · NJ

While driving 65 MPH vehicle suddenly would not accelerate over 40 MPH,overdrive light came on. Had vehicle towed to dealer who replaced transmission.

Filed Jul 27, 2001 · Transmission · MI

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.

Filed Mar 2, 2001 · Transmission · OH

On tuesday january 16, 2001, the o/d off light started flashing while my wife was driving to work. I checked the owners manual for this status and it stated to have the vehicle serviced. I scheduled an appointment with columbiana ford for thursday january 18, 2001. I test drove the vehicle to see if anything felt wrong and all I could determine was the automatic shifting into overdrive was not working. On thursday january 18, 2001, I was shocked by the phone call from the ford dealer. They informed me that while the vehicle was in overdrive a part had broken. During this breakage, they stated that 3rd gear was damaged. The final shock occurred when they stated the repair estimate was $2313.00 for a new transmission. The final bill was for $2484.00. When I inquired about repairing or rebuilding the transmission they stated that it would cost the same as the new one. I called other transmission service companies and they verified the same conclusion as the ford dealer. This vehicle only has 67,000 miles on it and the transmission needed replaced.