Consumer's 2000 ford explorer caught fire. Consumer stated he would like reimbursement for personal items which were in the vehicle at the time of the fire. *kb prior to the fire, the engine would not start. The consumer received a recall notice regarding a potential fire concerning the speed control deactivation switch. The transmission had been replaced a month earlier.
2000 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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I was told in dec 2004 by my mechanic that my transmission was failing (my vehicle had only 32k miles at the time), but because my 2000 ford explorer was too old, there was not any thing that I could do other than pay for a repair. Regardless of age, I don't think any transmission should fail with only 32k miles on the car.
Vehicle underwent 95000 mile inspection which included change of transmission fluid and filter in oct 06. In feb the transmission failed on return from short trip. Local ford garage advised that likely cause was leaking transmission seal. There was no evidence of any transmission leak on driveway, or garage floor. There was no problem with vehicle not shifting correctly until evening of problem. It was as if all fluid was lost at once but garage claims that it was pressure leak?
Premature failure of automatic transmission, 2000 ford explorer, transmission is the same used in the pinto. Very under rated for what it is expected to perform.
2000 ford explorer while parked in our driveway (parked- keys out and in my pocket) it began rolling backward. I was able to jump in and depress the brake pedal just before it would have rolled of the hill and into the street. Then it did the same thing again the next day.
2000 ford explorer transmission went out at 54,000 miles, rebuilt cost $1,350. Car is at 128500 miles and transmission has gone out again! Car has not piled trailer or load on system. Ford transmissions are junk!
I have a 2000 ford explorer with 46,000 miles on it. I noticed a delay going into first gear on transmission. Took car to dealer and they repaired transmission to the cost of $2900. I am 61 years old and drive very little. I expected at least 100,000 miles from this vehicle before major problems. Dealer found elc trans diagnostic found internal wear. Found inter and od servo piston hard 2-3 shift valve sticking. R/r valve body. Pistons overhauled and flushed cooler lines .replaced control assembly,gasket, piston and rod, screen assembly, converter assembly & fluid.
Vehicle shifted from 2nd to 3rd harshly & od light started flashing. Did not do it every time it was driven. Called dealer and was told no recalls were listed on this type problem. Researched online and found a lot of complaints for 2000 explorer with same problem. Transy mechanic repaired otv valve on transmission, resolved problem at my cost of $350. Something definitely wrong when this many reports are filed for same issue. Vehicle also weaves when speeds of 60 MPH+ are reached as if would roll over. Shocks do not seem to be set right, very rough ride for such a luxury fitted out vehicle. First ford I have ever owned in the 30+ years I have driven...not happy....I am selling. Give me a pontiac anyday! Ford, take ownership!
2000 ford explorer with 58,000 miles. Transmission slips when shifting gears. 'od off' light flashes. Dealer wants to replace valve body and torque converter. I don't think there should be major tranny problems like this at 60k. I have found several other people with similar problems online.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving, the overdrive light was flashing. The vehicle was pulled over to determine a problem. When the vehicle was put in drive there was no reaction, and reverse was inoperable. The vehicle was put in second gear and taken to the dealership. The dealership determined the transmission needs to be replaced.
Dt: the contact stated when the vehicle was shifting from second to third gear the engine revved. If he kicked the vehicle into passing gear the engine revved even more. A local repair shop stated that it was the blow-off valve that burned out the bands in the transmission. The repair shop did rebuild the transmission. Ford had previously issue a service bulletin for this component.
Dt: the consumer stated that when going to pass another vehicle the passing gear was not working. The passing gear was defective. The consumer had vehicle fixed by a dealer and it cost him $800.00. The vehicle speed was about 50 MPH, he hit the passing gear and the vehicle dropped to first gear. The consumer was involved in a near miss as a result. The consumer called the manufacturer, and they did not reimburse him any money. The dealer replaced the gears in the transmission.*ak updated 11/02/05.
1) slippage in 2-3 shift of automatic transmission car with 63k miles 2) premature failure of the automatic transmission; costly repair ($2700) 3) required rebuild of transmission
Dt: consumer states that 6 months after purchasing the vehicle she contacted the manufacturer and told them there was a clattering sound coming from under the hood. There was a recall on the vehicle, and on the way to the dealership to have the recall repaired, the motor went out. Consumer had previously taken the vehicle to merle kelly ford in chanute, kansas to have the drivetrain repaired, but was told they could not find the cause of the problem. She received a recall on the drivetrain, and on the way to the dealership, this problem occurred. There was a span of years I between the time she took the vehicle to the dealer and when the recall was issued.
Dt: the contact owns a 2000, ford. Contact's vehicle caught on fire. The fires started in the transmission. It was first noticed when it was coming out of the engine compartment. The contact lost power prior to the fire. It was a fuel fire because it had to do with the transmission fluid.
O/d light flashing, transmission slipping at speeds over 40 MPH. Vehicle only has 63k miles. Transmission replaced, mechanic states known problem with this transmission in this 2000 ford explorer xlt
Explorer 4/4 eddie bauer. Easter driving down highway smoke came from front of vehicle. Dealer advised that gears had burned out and repaired. Transmission went out again and was rebuilt. Fluid was thrown out on to the highway. On third failure transmission was replaced. On saturday this week transmission went out again punta gored florida and is currently at the dealer for repair.
While driving vehicle makes a clanking noise. The vehicle takes up to 2-5 seconds upon changing gears to reverse. Going up hill it will down shift very hard as if the floor board is being knocked out. The differential, and rear end were replaced.
In march of 2004, I took my 2000 ford explorer xlt for general service, the mechanic found that the front pinion seal, and torque converter seals leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. Thank the lord that I took out and extended warranty on the vehicle when I purchased it sept, 2002. The repairs where completed, I also took it back to my mechanic to check and make sure the work was done. On 10/26/04 I took the vehicle back in again for work to be done and the mechanic again found the front pinion to be leaking, also found that the upper and lower ball joints were needed and that the power steering pump was chattering. Just some background information: the vehicle was originally owned by my sister, when I purchased the vechicle, she was turning in her 2 year lease. When I took the vehicle over it only had 11,681 miles on it. The first repairs were at 37126 miles, second time miles were 45721 miles. I also have several area's on the vehicle that have rust. I can remeber a few years ago when the 3 major car companies talked about rust not going to be a problem. One of the places with rust is on the radiator support. I just wonder how ford or any of our other us car companies can expect us to keep buying inferior products and pay alot more money.
While driving, the windshield wiper failed. The driver's side door locked on it's on. The consumer was unable to unlock it from the outside. The driver has to go through the passenger's door to get inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the power train control module needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
On 12-27-04 our 2000 ford explorer started to shift poorly and the over drive light stayed on, the light shows the car will not go into over-drive. I took the explorer to the repair shop and was told the trans. Had a crack in the drum in the valve body of the trans. Vehicle was repaired cost 2229.62 vehicle only has 56,000 miles. I looked on the net and found many complaints with the same problem two people said it occurred twice same problem. To me it sounds like a major problem with the 2000 explorer my wife drives this vehicle very carefully never doing anything but going to work or going grocery shopping. I am very mad I think ford is making a lot of junk this tranny for one. Maybe ford should have a recall on this tranny.
When placing the vehicle in reverse it will not move. Consumer has to floor the accelerator all the way down before it will move.
Purchased explorer xlt with automatic transmission. Repeated problems holding gears, lack of power. Twice was brought to dealer for diagnostics, which were inconclusive. Problem continued and eventually transmission was replaced by dealer. No problems for first eight months with the new transmission, but now when travelling at high speeds, the overdrive dis-engages causing a loss of power. Upon re-start of car, problem subsides. The car was examined at the dealer two more times, but they were unable to replicate the failure and no work has been done.
Problems with transmission on 2000 ford explorer.*mr component's within the transmission had to be replaced at 43000 miles. This is the second ford explorer the consumer has owned with transmission problems. The consumer seeks some financial assistance.
While test driving the vehicle consumer saw a blinking over drive light on dash board. Vehicle was taken to another dealer, who found that the transmission needed to be replaced.
On the evening of june 7, 2004, as I was driving on 85s, my car began shaking violently. As I was trying to get out of the way of the traffic, there was a huge boom from my vehicle and the car stopped. Initially, all of the service people around thought that it was my transmission that fell out. I had the car towed to my mechanic who later confirmed that it was my transfer case that had fallen from the bottom of the car. There was absolutely no prior warnings (no service lights appeared in the vehicle) of this happening other than a slight shaking in the car a day or two before. My mechanic is in the process of creating an estimate for this work.
When engaging the 4 - wheel drive low the vehicle locked up without warning. As a result, the steering becomes inoperative. The cause has yet to be determined.
My 2 year old son was standing on the seat and was able to pull the vehicle out of park and into drive. The car was not running, the key was not on. The vehicle rolled down a hill and upon striking another vehicle, my son fell out. There is significant body damage to the vehicle, only minor injuries to my son. I was standing next to the open passenger door when it happened. I have been told that this it is not possible for the vehicle to be taken from park to drive without the brake on (the vehicle is equiped with this safety device). No repairs have yet been done.
On the 27th of march in 2004, my 2000 ford explorer transmission went out in chicago. The vehicle malfunctioned while stopped at a stop light. The car then would not move. The vehicle does have 59,000 miles on it. When I moved the vehicle back to my hometown via my own hauling capabilites, the dealership where the car has been serviced since the time of purchase, refused to help me with any repairs even though it had been in their shop only five days before the transmission went out. When I asked them what they suggested, they informed me that I needed to contact ford myself and start talking with them. After talking with ford several times I realized taht I was no where. They refused to help and did absolutely nothing to make me satisfied. I have received no assistance whatso ever from them. Ia m persoanlly aware that other car companies take care of situations like this for their consumers. I hope that by submitting this, ford will be required to recall a product that they know to be defective.
While shifting gears vehicle jerked. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced due to worn-out parts.
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