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Ford Explorer
Report: Problems With 5-speed Automatic Transmission are Common
Ford Explorer Problem
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2002
Drive Trains Affected: 2WD, 4WD, Automatic Transmission
Average Mileage: 116,083 mi (50,000 mi - 191,000 mi)
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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Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2WD, 190,000 mi
When I give it gas doesn't catch for nxt gear it slips the rpm Gage Revs All the up to while the mph gage stays in the Same Position not accelerating in mph unless I take my foot off completely n rpm drops n then catchs
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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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Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, Automatic Transmission, 190,000 mi
"slipping" transmission
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Visitor, 2000 Ford Explorer, 4WD, 191,000 mi
When I give it gas doesn't catch for nxt gear it slips the rpm Gage Revs All the up to while the mph gage stays in the Same Position not accelerating in mph unless I take my foot off completely n rpm drops n then catchs. Now I only have 2nd gear and told repair bill $2500!
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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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Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2WD, 110,000 mi
Had to completely rebuild the transmission! $2600
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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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explorerowner02, 2002 Ford Explorer, Automatic Transmission, 100,000 miRookie
rough shifting fluid and filter replaced , internal bands adjusted
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Visitor, 2002 Ford Explorer, Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION
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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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