1996 Ford Explorer: transmission slipping

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Transmission · 149,800 miles · CO · crash

Our 96 ford explorer transmission has slipped out of gear at unpredictable times, speeds, and inclines. Only have had a back bumper "bumped" when this happened, but would really like for some dept or entity to refer us to a truly knowledgeable and experienced transmission shop or other helpful source.

Filed Feb 17, 2003 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · NH

We have a 1996 ford explorer with only 74,000 miles. When we bought the vehicle it had only 25,000 miles. The maintenance on the transmission was done according to the maintenance book. When the vehicle is put into gear it slips in each forward gear. Reverse gear no longer works. When in reverse its as though in park. The overdrive light flashes rapidly.

Filed Oct 2, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Was traveling 30mph and vehicle would not shift into 3rd gear from 2nd gear. Transmission would slip hard. Vehicle would jerk when this happened. At dealership, transmission was replaced with a used one, but same problem occurred.

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Transmission · VA

This vehicle was professionally serviced and maintained. At 74,000 miles the transmission began slipping. When ford tested the vehicle they told me it broke down an that the starter, flywheel, torque converter and entire transmission had to be replaced. They said they have never seen this before. The more I talk about this, the more I hear about ford explorer transmission problems.

Filed Sep 8, 2000 · Transmission · IL

On august 9, 2000, explorer was towed to dealership because transmission would not shift into drive. Dealership stated that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak consumer states that prior to transmission replacement there had been some slipping, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Filed Jun 21, 2000 · Transmission · OK

I purchased my 1996 ford explorer, in november of 1998. When I purchased it, the mileage was at 23,000 miles. I took it to the dealership two or three times for minor repair work while it was still under warranty. It currently has aprrox. 54,000 miles on it and I am experiencing problems with the automatic transmission. It is slipping in first and second gear, and is on the verge of needing to be replaced. After doing some checking I found that it is going to cost me at least $2,400.00 for the repairs to the transmission. I normally do not have any problems with having to take care of vehicle repairs because I depend on my vehicles , for both myself and my family. However, it is my considered opinion that a nearly new vehicle such as this one with the low amount of mileage that it has, should not be having problems like it is currently having with the transmission. I would very much appreciate for this matter to be investigated so that I can determine if I am able to receive any assistance by ford motor company, or to determine if there are additonal consumers that are having the same type of problem that I am having and just simply do not know how to resolve this matter. Thank you for any assistance that you may be able to offer me concerning this matter.

Filed Jul 29, 1999 · Transmission · MI

Transmission is slipping.consumer contacted dealer.

Filed Mar 13, 1998 · Transmission · MA

Vehicle was in park, with motor running, when the transmission slipped into reverse causing vehicle to back into another parked vehicle.

Filed Jul 8, 1997 · Transmission · TX

Transmission slips from out of second and third gear.