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Report: Problems With 5-speed Automatic Transmission are Common

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Model Years Affected: 2000, 2002

Drive Trains Affected: 2WD, 4WD, Automatic Transmission

Average Mileage: 106,888 mi (60,000 mi - 190,000 mi)

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Various problems with the 5-speed automatic transmission were common. These problems can be more common on the 2002 models with build dates before March, 2002. There are many service bulletins describing the diagnoses and repairs, which include fluid leak repairs, transmission software updates, or internal failures requiring a costly repair.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, Automatic Transmission, 65,000 mi

    Transmission replace at 65000 is typical in the 02-03. Should have been recalled IMHO

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, Automatic Transmission, 140,000 mi

    Transmission failed three time twice with a overheat light.

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2000 Ford Explorer, 4WD, 60,000 mi

    Second to third shift-motor revs one thousand rpm above shift point before catching...

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, Automatic Transmission, 190,000 mi

    "slipping" transmission

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  • Report #5
    Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, Automatic Transmission

    TRANSMISSION

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  • Report #6
    explorerowner02, 2002 Ford Explorer, Automatic Transmission, 100,000 mi
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    rough shifting fluid and filter replaced , internal bands adjusted

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  • Report #7
    Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, 4WD, 131,000 mi

    Im the second owner My 2002 explorer transmission had to be replaced twice!! already bought at 87,000 miles year later transmission replace year later again went again hope i dont need a 3rd

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  • Report #8
    Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, 78,000 mi

    Hard shifting into 2nd & 3rd. Shop says it will need new transmission but it may still last awhile. Have driven vehicle 50,000 mi. since shop diagnosis. Had similar issue when vehicle was new and dealer re-programmed computer and problem was solved at that time.

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  • Report #9
    Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2WD, 110,000 mi

    Had to completely rebuild the transmission! $2600

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  • Report #10
    Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, 4WD, 88,000 mi

    the Transmission 5R55W started with a shifting problem.The diagnosis was the pressure control solenoid PO745Ford dealer advise was to change the Transmission.Cost 3700.00 The explorer is park.

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