While driving vehicle becomes hesitant, and jumps. Took to dealer, and dealer had repairs done on vehicle. Transmission was replaced. However, vehicle leaks. Took to dealer again. Dealer stated that transmission has to be replaced a second time. Please provide any further information.
2000 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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At speeds over 60 MPH vehicle intermittently bucks for a few seconds, feels like it's not shifting right. Also difficult to steer at that time.
When tried to put vehicle into reverse, made loud noise, as stepping on gas, car would not move. However vechile will go into drive.
Transmission slips when shifting to overdrive at 50-55mph.
While driving and making a left hand turn vehicle hesitates and vibrates in front end. Driver states it feels like gears are not engaging properly. Please provide any further information.
There was a very loud noise coming from engine. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the engine lifters. 5 days later, problem reoccurred. Vehicle has had 4 engines in last two years. *ak on several occasions, the check engine soon light came on. Dealer replaced cam sensor and gas cap. However light came on again. Occasionally there is a rough idle and vehicle feels as if it is about to stall. Dealer replaced cyliner head gasket. Transmission slipping. Dealer found 2 3 shift valves sticking.
Vehicle was parked with engine running, park brake not applied, and vehicle suuddenly went backward, knocking consumer over , went 75 feet across street and hit a house. No injuries, damage to vehicle was $ 3000.00.
The four speed automatic transmission is inadequately designed for towing the loads for which it is advertised by manufacturer, the gear ratios are totally inadequate for the load, the vehicle stalls nearly stalls in first gear on the grade.
When driving at any speed without any prior warning vehicle stalled, causing loss of all power steering. Also, overdrive light illuminated on dash before vehicle stalled out. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has yet to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.
Transmission fails to brake in low gear. Have repaired 3 times, ford refuses to repair again, says they are aware of the problem but cant fix it. I use low gear in steep mountain terrain where I live and it is a safety issue. They said use the brakes. I thought they should fix the vehicle. Please help.
I was driving down the busy highway @ 55 MPH, the transmission went into neutral and it stopped moving. The car behind me just narrowly missed rear ending me. There was traffic in front of me, in back of me as well as along side of me. It could have been a very serious situation. Called nelson ford and they attempted to fix it, but could not find out the problem. It happened again on aug. 6, 2001 and they wouldn't even look at it again. The transmission was repaired jan. 6, 01, because it didn't shift properly into 2nd gear, june 8th, it was brought back in, because the overlight flashed on and off. On july19th I brought it in , cause it now shifts in and out of overdrive, erratic shifting and surge. Today 8/9/01 it doesn't shift into overdrive correctly, there is several seconds delay before it shifts. The ford company was contacted about the second stahl on the highway and the overdrive not shifting properly. They will not take it apart again. And they can not verify that the car stalled for me so they will not acknowlege the problem. Who is responsible if I am in a serious accident. Ford stated that they will sell me another ford at cost, they will take my explorer as a trade in and ford will kick in some money. "you,may be happpy and then maybe not ." the man I am to deal with is on vacation, so I agreed to wait to talk to them on monday. I am not safe in this car. I mailed a certified letter to ford telling them that I want it considered a lemon. They stat that it does not meet the lemon standards, it was only repaired 3 times. There is not a ford product that I want to buy at this time. I just want out of this dangerous vehicle. Please help me with options. I do not want the same situation as in california. Thank you, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Rear axle assembly caused vehicle to vibrate at 70mph & over. When traveling at a lesser speed, it is hard to detect vibration. Have taken to dealer, and informed consumer axle manufacturer knew of problem, but did not have a solution for it.
Stopped car in traffic to make a left hand turn. Vehicle would not go when gas pedal was pressed. Felt like vehicle was in neutral. Then after awhilte it lunged forward with great force. I was able to stop and avoided a collision. This time they replaced the transmission. Previously they replaced the fuel pump.
Consumer's child was sitting between bucket seats and turned key slightly. He hit gear lever, and the vehicle rolled , causing damage to vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, they stated there was nothing they could do. Vehicle didn't have such a feature.
While driving about 40 MPH transmission got stuck, and vehicle could not accelerate. When trying to pick up speed vehicle start shaking like it was going to cut off. Dealer was contacted, and fixed it under warranty.
Driveshaft broke twice, and had been replaced in july of 2000, and april of 2001. During first incident, consumer was told that yoke and another components was cracked. No determination has been made as to reason for this defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle was traveling only five miles on highway and transmission malfunctioned. Also, when consumer applied brakes vehicle would take a long time to stop. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
Vehicle failed to start. Also, while driving 55 MPH, vehicle decelerated without prior warning causing loss of power. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. *ak transmission was replaced.
While reversing engine could not decelerate. When stepping on brakes pedal went to the floor, but vehicle could not be stopped, crashing into garage. Then vehicle was towed to dealer, and they could not find out what caused problem.
Transmission or transfer case seems to be dropping out of gear. Regardless of speed it will drop out then back in gear. Sometimes when backing up and then putting vehicle in drive it sits there for almost one min. Until it kicks in. Been to the dealership a few times and they said it was normal. Whem I bought this in aug of 2000 transfer case was empty of fluid and did not find out for two weeks. Dealership refuses to check it or change it. Already had a new engine in this in the first three weeks of ownership.
While driving 20 MPH driveshaft snapped in two, dealer repaired it under warranty, but, said that had never seen anything like it, and sent it to ford company. Consumer has yet to hear from ford.
Vehicle has a whining noise from the rear ring and pinion gear between 50 and 60 MPH, the ring and pinion gear was replaced but did not correct the problem, now the noise started at 69 MPH, dealer tried a number of other fixes but none of them helped. Nlm
On 5 november I was driving to church and decided to stop the car by the side of the road, take off my jacket and place it on the back seat. I believe I put the gear into park, left the engine running, and got out. The next thing I knew the car was driving away, unmanned. It went off the road, then recrossed the road, and finally ended up in some trees. I was moderately injured when I fell trying to open the door of the rolling car. Has this happened to other people?
After only 20 miles of driving the vehicle, the consumer spotted a transmission leak in the driveway , three weeks after repair transmission was leakin again, the consumer is requesting a new vehicle.
1st failure: transmission would not downshift. Engine check engine & o/d lights on. Dealer replaced all electronic trans components + valve assembly. 2nd failure: 2 months later transmission slipping, would not engage any gear. Fluid leaking apparently from cooling line.
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Drivers side steering rack leaking heavily. Nlm consumer states when driving experiencing stability problems, consumer states does not feel like she has good contact with the road, when consumer applied the brakes to avoid hitting a cat, while traveling at 35 MPH the vehicle fishtailed for several moments consumer also replaced all four tires for safety precaution even though tires were not included in the recall and is requesting reimbursement.
1st gear will not engage unless going under 20mph. Ford mechanic says this engine is designed this way. So, when in 4x4, 1st gear will not work nor can one get more braking power with 1st unless going under 20mph .
I have had numersous complaints about this vehicle some have reoccurred, and some have never been fixed. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak( dot number: tire size: stock )
I have had numersous complaints about this vehicle some have reoccurred, and some have never been fixed. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak( dot number: tire size: stock )
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