2000 ford explorer has o/d light blinking. Rough shifting from 1st to 2nd. Barely is able to get into park which leaves the vehicle able to roll away. (automatic transmission).
2000 Ford Explorer: harsh or hard shifting
5 of the 952 complaints about the 2000 Ford Explorer describe harsh or hard shifting.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 55 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Harsh or hard shifting by model year
What owners say
On a clear, sunny morning in phoenix I was making a turn on the airport exit ramp leading to the 143 at 35-45mph. Suddenly I feel a clunk in the front steering/suspension and my 4 dr, 4x4 2000 explorer oversteers. I struggle to keep the explorer straight and not roll over. I lost control of the steering mechanism for a few seconds before I regain total control. I stop in a emergency lane and visually inspect explorer front suspension/steering. I notice from that point forward that there isn't enough resistence when I steer and that it steers too easily. I bring the car in to the ford dealer on june 16, 2005 and at the end of the day the dealer advises me that the ball joints need to be replaced. The service advisor states that it is common on the explorer to replace ball joints because the explorer wears them out quickly. My explorer only has 52,000 miles and I've had it for almost 5 years. I've read on the internet since this incident that ford explorers have had problems with their ball joints, that they come without a lubrication nipple and that they tend to dry out and deteriorate!!! I feel that this should be a safety recall because I could have gotten killed due to these faulty ball joints. I am an excellent driver and I keep my explorer in tip-top condition. Please act before someone else does lose control and rolls over. I am getting rid of this vehicle as soon as I can.
Dealer service states lower ball joint needs replacement. Experience clunking over bumps. Dealer service already replaced steering rack due to excessive play, somehow are probably related to lower ball joint play.
After heavy snow the vehicle began making a loud clunking noise, the consumer inspected the vehicle and found that the lower left rear leaf spring was hitting a bracket on the differential. Nlm
While driving, firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 dot 8xhl 1py was making a clunking noise, then went flat, inspected tires and found right rear tire had a hole where it meets the sidewall.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Driveability concerns, such as stalling when shifting from park to drive
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- An uncommanded shift to 4X4 low
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.
- Risk
- Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
Recall number 00V395000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Ford Explorer harsh shifting
Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 2000 Ford Explorer?
5 of 952 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford Explorer (1%) mention harsh or hard shifting. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Ford Explorer?
There is 1 recall and 55 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 76Fire or smoke 53Adaptive cruise 43Stalling 35Wipers 31Airbag light 24Door locks 21Check engine light 20No deployment 18Slipping 18Transmission failure 18Ball joint 14Sudden acceleration 13ABS 12Engine failure 12Knocking 12Jerking 12Loss of power 12Brake failure 11Hesitation 10Won't start 10Grinding brakes 9Overheating 6Power steering loss 6Fuel pump 5Headlights 5Seat belt 5
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