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1998 Ford Explorer transmission overdrive light started flashing and trans started slipping badly all at once. Can not drive now. I don't yet know how much a new trans will cost, but vehicle has been well maintained and serviced regularly. I believe this transmission should be recalled.
We were driving along in our 1998 Ford Explorer and the overdrive light started blinking and then it would not shift into 3rd gear. It occurs everytime we drive the car now. We took it to a Ford dealer, they said it was a torque converter and that it was 2000 dollars. About 2 weeks later it would not come out of third gear. Ford dealer said it was not the same problem, and the transmission needed replaced for 4000 dollars. We did some research and found that this is a very common problem from 98-04 Explorer, as they share the same transmission. Link: www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Explorer/2002/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml feel free to call me anytime.
Faulty transmission in 1998 Ford Explorer. Vehicle was bought from Ford dealership, approximately 4 yrs. Old when purchased. Trans. Not shifting properly after first year of ownership or approx. 65,000 miles. Would not go into reverse at all shortly afterward. Hard and late shifting from 2nd to 3rd, and transmission will frequently totally disengage while driving at 55 to 60 mph, engine will rev., but car will start slowing down. Engine sounds like it's going to blow up while waiting for transmission to shift. Had transmission rebuilt by private mechanic and problem is still the same.
Transmission slips when shifting into gear and clunks. Transmission disengaging out of drive gear; will not stay in gear when moving in the forward (drive) direction. Almost was in wreck due to transmission/drive failure. Had taken vehicle in to transmission specialty service station to have looked at. Faulty solenoid and stuck mechanism due to failure. Total cost of repair $1700.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
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There is a mild to moderate vibration that can be felt in the steering wheel, floor board, and center console while driving at highway speeds (most obvious at approximately 65 - 70 mph). It seems worse when applying slight throttle, and seems to subside when you let completely off the throttle.
Tsb 99-14-02, repair cost $799.40, repair includes adding a jumper which should be considered a manufacturing flaw and this problem should be listed as a recall. The cost for reapir should be refunded by manufacturer. No safety defect listed.
After coming off a highway stopped at a red light, tried to avoid hitting another vehicle, and red light came on dashboard. Took vehicle to dealer, where they said that transmission had broken down.
The vehicle the consumer was towing caught fire, it appeared that the drivetrain/transmission possibly overheated on the towed vehicle damaging the engine compartment (all wheel drive - Ohio traffic crash report). Nlm
The transmission stop working on the highway at 70mph. Foward or reverse gears will not engage. To get off the highway I switch to 4W low. The dealer said the transmission gear broke and the 4W gear chamber were damaged. Dealer could not find the part needed it will not be available until 2001. Dealer used a subsitute part..
The transmission would not upshift and I would lose control of the car's accelaeration power until it would slide into gear. The electrical system has got out on me twice while driving. All of the instrument panel zeros out except for the speedometer and tachometer. This problem has still not been fixed.
Put truck in reverse - truck stuck in reverse - had to be towed to Ford dealer - waiting for response from dealer - they said never heard of this happening before.
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- Ellisville, MS, USA