Two pistons in the transmission busted, causing the transmission to go. The manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
1996 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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The consumer when driving at any speed and there wa s a problem with the overdrive. Also, when consumer applied brakes, they went straight to the floorboard and the vehicle accelerated by itself. Vehicle has been into repair shop 20 times for repairs, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Engine failed. Yh
Phil caldwell from the auto service department stated that ford put out a technical bulletin on the front differential (leak) problem. To prevent future leaks, the cover needed to be replaced. Ford had identified a problem, but failed to recall. It was a design flaw. As a consumer, I had to pay the repairs.
Transmission malfunctions. Also, when driving at 35 to 45 MPH without prior warning, the vehicle will cut off.dealer has the vehicle in shop to repair the problem.
Oil is leaking from the front axle seal unto the power steering belt, causing it to slip resulting in loss of power steering control. Please give any further details.
4-wheel drive locking hubs failed, causing front end noise.
Front differential leaks oil.
Engine failure.
Tachometer/ driver's side interior handle failed.
Vehicle was in park, with motor running, when the transmission slipped into reverse causing vehicle to back into another parked vehicle.
When shifting into four wheel drive, vehicle lost control resulting in vehicle accident.
Transmission jerks/bucks.
While driving the vehicle driver turned on the 4-wheel drive, light started flashing, indicating a problem and the four wheel drive would not kick in. The auto sensor was replaced by dealer. Please describe details.
Power steering made a squealing noise due to a defective power steering rack. Also inner tie rods and cv boot malfunctioned.
Transmission failure.
Front end is misaligned and the mud was found in the transmission.
Power train failed.
Vehicle fire, originating in the dash area. Also, replaced transmission control module.
Transmission slips from out of second and third gear.
Drive train differential unit failure.
Sway bar failed.
The consumer went to reverse out of a parked position when the shift gear got stuck and would not move.c onsumer kept moving the gear when suddenly it made loud noise and engaged at a quick speed. Due to this defect, it almost caused the consumer to hit a pedestrian.
Differential assembley failure.
The clutch squeaks when pedal pushed; therefore clutch slave cylinder replaced also, hub and bearing failed and clutch release replaced.
Universal joint broke/disconnected.
Tachometer inoperative.
Driving vehicle in fast lane, heard a horrible noise, looked back & saw universal joint had blown out; had to coast to slow lane & side of hwy; driveshaft broke, had no power; had vehicle towed.
Vehicle was parked and left in garage, vehicle jumped out gear, rolled forward, impact 12:00 position in for repair, found not problem, occurred again dec-95.
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