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7.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$2,550
Average Mileage:
96,750 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. changed temperature sensor (1 reports)
  3. replace transmission (1 reports)
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac transmission problems

transmission problem

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2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Comments

problem #6

Oct 032016

Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,230 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When manually shift the transmission into third gear and step on the gas the motor revs up but the vehicle doesn't move and then all the sudden the transmission kicks into gear and about yanks your head off.

- Richard M., Claremont, NH, US

problem #5

Dec 022015

Explorer Sport Trac LX 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,567 miles

I think this sucks to have to pay for a new transmission at 50,000 miles. I brought it brand new and am totally disappointed that this happened to me. No other problems have come up so I am baffled as to why this all of a sudden happened. I love my truck and I would want another one but, I will check the transmission first.

- kimberlylewis, Calhoun, GA, US

problem #4

May 042015

Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 155,000 miles

Have a 2007 Sports Trac and had a major transmission failure cost $4800 to repair over a year ago. I have 2400 or 2 year warranty on the work. Since replacing the transmission, I have taken it back 3 times for slipping from 2 to 3 gear. RPM's go up to around 4000 and I let off the gas so it can Engage. Each repair they replace the torque converter and flushed the unit. Just got it back yesterday and again it's slipping. A friend that works for Ford thinks it' the mega valve.

I am so frustrated and I have no confident in the parts being install. Anyone have any ideals.

- Paul M., Orange Park, FL, US

problem #3

Feb 102014

Explorer Sport Trac 3.5L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,516 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the vehicle accelerates to 50, 60 mph the transmission slips before engaging in its proper gear. During my research this has been an inherent problem since 20001. By now this issue should have been resolved. For the Ford company to expect the consumer to pay for repairs for what is an obvious problem with this model vehicle is, or should be a crime.

Paying $21,000 for the vehicle , plus upwards to $3000 to fix a known transmission issue is not good business practice.

- moondog56, Fort Washington, MD, US

problem #2

Dec 022012

Explorer Sport Trac V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 126,000 miles

Ford buyer for 44years i have purchased many New fords. I am disgusted on this last purchase explorer,

It wont even go 100,000 miles with out a Transmission failure!

In addition, during the warranty period, Steering pump hose burst, Radiator developed a hole. Thermostat housing failed, Start Brake safety switch failed. Light in Radio /clock wont work.

Transmission failed 1st time at 66,000 miles at my expense.

My last Ford!

Randy

- Randy J., Keller, TX, US

problem #1

Sep 152010

Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L

  • Manual transmission
  • 42,000 miles

Ford had truck for 3 days. They said it was fine. Had truck back for one day, & the transmission slipped 3 times. That's when I realized it was overheating and cooling down right away. Changed the temperature sensor.

- dsievers, Caldwell, NJ, US

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