Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 0282 | 04/29/2002 | 637922 | Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| 15887 | 05/01/2002 | 637755 | Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 incorrect ratio). *tt | 12/04/2002 | |
| 13745 | 01/01/2000 | 612742 | Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 980320 | 01/01/1998 | 607723 | Gear dtc's and extended/delayed/ no shift. *ak | 02/06/2001 | |
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 96726 | 03/25/1996 | 613348 | When replacing an internal wiring harness on 4r44e/4r55e transmissions built before 11/30/95 with a new harness, the fluid pan must be replaced also. failure to change over or convert the fluid pan may result in a transmission fluid leak | 06/22/2000 | |
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 7353 | 11/01/1999 | 610785 | Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module. *tt | 05/15/2000 | |
| 13412 | 10/01/1999 | 609668 | Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no (dtc) diagnostic trouble code stored in the gem. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
| 98112 | 01/19/1998 | 605573 | Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt | 07/12/1999 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC0741961018 | 10/18/1996 | 50384 | For stalling concerns, reflash the pcm w/ 96 calibration (r11 level). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC4380950906 | 09/01/1995 | 45767 | Availability of high altitude transmission. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| 951912 | 09/01/1995 | 46468 | On transmissions built before 6/20/95 (fig 1) an extended shift and a higher engine rpm than expected and/or no shift condition, possibly along with a flashing 'o/d off' lamp and/or the diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) listed above, may occ | 04/25/1996 | |
| BC2771950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39832 | Delayed upshift into overdrive after downshifting into 3rd gear. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SFA/94L05 | 03/01/1995 | 3057700 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC3423950201 | 02/01/1995 | 39138 | Vehicles may have flashing o/d off indicator light, check engine light on and/or improper transmission function. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| 942416 | 11/01/1994 | 37766 | New electronically controlled transmission for 1995 explorer and ranger. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 7494 | 11/01/1999 | 610853 | All vehicles with electronic shift on the fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of what the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt | 05/16/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 03148 | 07/21/2003 | 10003748 | New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 002310 | 11/13/2000 | 616522 | Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt | 03/05/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 13505 | 11/01/1999 | 614630 | All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt | 11/29/2000 | |
| 980318 | 04/01/1998 | 603511 | Conditions with axle wind-up on tight turns with control trac transfer case. *yc | 02/23/1999 | |
| 962526 | 12/02/1996 | 50982 | Axle - front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles built through 8/96 equipped with 4x4 and awd. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| 01181 | 09/17/2001 | 625715 | Brake shift interlock.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030508 | 04/01/2005 | 05620 | 10017891 | Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt | 12/06/2005 |
| 0358 | 03/17/2003 | 10001922 | Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb | 07/25/2003 | |
| 0242 | 03/04/2002 | 636056 | Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| 14847 | 04/01/2001 | 619330 | Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| 14819 | 04/01/2001 | 619314 | Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| 0186 | 04/30/2001 | 619276 | On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
| 12283 | 12/01/1998 | 615532 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak concern from the front axle vent tube. *tt | 01/18/2001 | |
| 5369 | 12/01/1998 | 615444 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak concern from the front axle vent tube. *tt | 01/16/2001 | |
| 983074 | 02/27/1998 | 607369 | Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| 12905 | 06/01/1999 | 606937 | Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| BC3284950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39197 | Axle bearing hum. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| BC0184970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51052 | Procedure to purge potential water contamination from transfer case. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 6603 | 07/01/1999 | 610704 | Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when engine torque is initially applied to the driveline. *tt | 05/11/2000 | |
| 971110972312 | 11/10/1997 | 53668 | Concerns with pinging or creaking being heard from the driveline when shifting from park to drive or reverse, between drive and reverse, or when engaging the clutch. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 962417 | 11/18/1996 | 50915 | Noise - pinging or creaking from driveline when vehicle is put into gear. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| BC5225961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50500 | Vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds. revised front driveshaft. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 02138 | 11/10/2003 | 032210 | 635998 | Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001. *tt | 11/04/2002 |
| 7366 | 11/01/1999 | 610793 | Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic rattling sound from the transmission) which occurs at idle with transmission in neutral clutch engaged (clutch pedal up). *tt | 05/15/2000 | |
| 98321 | 05/27/1998 | 600603 | Some vehicles may experience a flashing | 05/27/1998 | |
| BC2301970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52797 | New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| 1014997020 | 01/02/1997 | 51209 | Update to tsb 96-21-9 additional calibration added- any calibration revision level for a vehicle with a manual transmission that is not called out in tsb 96-21-9 should also be included as part of that tsb. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| BC1012797020 | 01/02/1997 | 51191 | Revised vent tube for vehicles with water ingestion into transfer case. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 97314 | 02/03/1997 | 51676 | Transfer case- binding or shudder- diagnostics- vehicles with 4.0l engine- service tip. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0133970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51039 | Revised vent tube for 1995-97 explorers & mountaineers with water ingestion into transfer case. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0206970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51077 | Transfer case bind or shudder. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1011297020 | 01/02/1997 | 51176 | 4.0l ohv/sohc 4x4 explorers with transfer case bind or shudder. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE99068 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/01/1999 | 03/09/2000 | ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 220000 | 1 | |
| I was driving my car when it began to down shift around 35mph. eventually, after adding more gas, it kicked into gear. my vehicle is an automatic. once it down shifts, the od light begins flashing on and off. it has now been doing this consistently. the drive is not a smooth drive and when i am going approximately 50-60mph or more, the car begins to shake. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2003 | 3 | ||
| Consumer's concern over the handling by ford motor companies of the cruise control deactivation switch recall.*mr one nov 11, 2003 the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because the brake light illuminated, brake fluid was leaking and the cruise control no longer functioned. the dealer quoted the consumer $5000 to fix the vehicle. the consumer declined the repair, purchased the part himself and replaced it himself. the consumer recently heard about the recall and contacted the manufacturer to see if he could recover the money he spent to replace the faulty parts. the manufacturer indicated that the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. the consumer's vehicle also experienced stall during acceleration, excessive tire wear, pulling to the right and transmission failure. | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 10 | ||
| The consumer believes that the vehicle undisclosed transmission problem caused the clutch cylinder, slave cylinder, master cylinder and pressure plate to fail multiply times. *nm the clutch and slave cylinder was replaced four times, the mastercylinder was replaced three times, and the pressure plate had gone flat twice due to leaking. the transmission was hard to shift into low gears while in motion intermittently mostly in first and second. *sc | |||
| 01/28/2003 | 10/15/1997 | ||
| For the third time, my '95 ford explorer during normal operation has had the throttle stuck open and accelerate to the point where the truck will not slow down even while applying the brakes. even when the car has been put into the neutral position the engine continues to rev. i have to throw the truck into park and turn the truck off before the engine will slow down. the first time this happened a few years ago- i had a new transmission put in. the second time this occurred my mechanic told me that there was build-up which caused the throttle to remain open. this is the third time in a year and a half and i am now petrified to drive my once beloved vehicle. i can't possibly imagine selling this car and having this happen to another human being. luckily, the second time this happened a co-worker was in the truck and i have an eyewitness. please help me!! i am just a normal hard-working peron that is trying to get this problem fixed and am becoming more frightened by the research i am finding on this subject of the open throttle. thanks -dani menzel | |||
| 07/21/2002 | 3 | 07/01/2095 | |
| 1st incident: dec.12th 1998. concern: speed jumps on highway and surges only when speed control is on. cause: speedometer assembly binding. correction: replace speedometer assembly. cost to me $309.25 2nd incident: jan.5th 1999. concern: same as 1st incident. speed jumps on highway and surges only when speed control on. cause: 14401 loom, sensor & assembly shorted. correction: repair loom 14401 speed control diag. r&r sensor & assembly. cost to me: $308.87. 3rd incident: traveling on highway with speed control set at 70mph. explorer speed slowly increases to 80 on its own. i look at the speedometer, realize this and tap the brake. the explorer is still going 80mph or higher. i press the off button to the speed control but it will not disengage. i cannot stop the suv. i do not panick but i'm scared as i put on the emergency lights, press with all my might on the brakes and within a few minutes, get the explorer off the road to the shoulder. i put the suv in park, jump out of the car, look both ways, cross the highway, wave my arms for help and watch as my suv is parked with the engine stuck and running at 80mph or more. some good samaritans stop and i explain what happened. one of them approaches the explorer with caution and turns the ignition off and brings me my keys. they look at my manual and unhook the speed control box under the hood. i drove home with the emergency lights on (about 8 miles) going about 50mph with no problems then parked it. if another car had been near me when the explorer went out of my control, i could have hit them and there would have been injuries or possible loss of life at 80mph. thank you.*ak | |||
| 12/31/2001 | 1 | 08/15/2001 | |
| Speedometer does not work properly, resulting in incorrect miles. dealer has been contacted.*ak *slc | |||
| 06/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| The speedometer/odometer module failed causing the speed to fluctuate erratically and surge when the cruise control was used. nlm | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| As a past and present owner of ford vehicles, i wish to express my sincere dissatisfaction with the recent lack of support the ford motor company and its dealerships provide to insure the integrity of ford vehicle safety systems. i am writing with respect to a recent repair that was performed on the airbag system of my 1995 ford explorer. when the odometer read approximately 56,000 miles, the dashboard airbag indicator lamp began to illuminate. after taking it to dick ruhl ford at 7250 sawmill road in columbus, ohio for repair, i was informed that the cost of the repair ($425.45) would not be covered due to excessive mileage. in addition, two separate visits to the dealership were required to complete the repair since the source of the problem was not properly diagnosed initially.*ak | |||
| 05/28/1997 | 6 | ||
| Transmission jumps out of park. | |||
| Owner states that while driving vehicle it stalls due to power train. owner also notes that vehicle has problems with changing lanes and power train does not provide enough power to change lanes. owner had problem corrected. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/28/2009 | 1 | ||
| On my sixth transmission on 1995 ford explorer have a life time warranty from tanner transmission but they will no longer stand behind there warranty because of the transmission being junk. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 200 | 1 | |
| I own a 1995 ford explorer 4x4. i purchased it new and did not have any problems with the transmission until last year when i had it flushed. i started to work the next morning and the transmission began to slip coming out of first gear. i took it into aamco and they told me the transmission needed to be replaced. they also informed me the engine was strong, but the transmission would have to be replaced. i have no problem after it gets to second and third gear. it is really unsafe trying to merged into traffic, because of the hesitation trying to get out of first. if ford knows this is a major problem with this year vehicle, they should at least agree to recall these transmissions. i am sure most people have junked there trucks by name, but i am still hanging in strong 237,000 miles and counting, with the same slipping transmission. if anyone knows a solution to this issue, please let the rest of us know how to rectify our problems with the 1995 ford explorer transmission. *tr | |||
| 06/17/2008 | 1 | ||
| 1995 ford explorer transmission. o/d off light blinking. from the sources on the net it looks as though i will have to junk it. ford knows this trans is no good. it just started tonight. my wife has heart disease and my have to carry to hospital at anytime now i learn i will have to have a new trans. we are both disabled and bought this for dependability. now from all the sites i have checked it is a pieces of junk. on the highway it just revs and goes no were that is bad in traffic can cause wrecks. it is not right for ford to know this is junk and not recall these transmission hopefully u can help all of us with these junk fords. if someone there would get on the net and check out o/d off blinking on ford explorer you will see what i am and others are talking about. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2006 | 120000 | 1 | 09/10/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. while driving approximately 25-30 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the first and second gear slipped. this failure occurs on all road surfaces, including hills and leveled road and begins as soon as the vehicle is driven. the failure began six years after the vehicle was purchased. after the transmission was serviced at an authorized dealer, fluid began leaking. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for the third time and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle is able to be driven, but the transmission has not yet been replaced. the failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 131,000. updated 06/25/08 *bf | |||
| 09/02/2007 | 165000 | 2 | 12/21/2001 |
| O/d light began to flash then the transmission went out, ford wants $2,000, so im going through an auto salvage for $845, will never buy ford again, they have a history of problems with there transmission. of course the transmission went out 2 weeks after my warranty! i got a 1 year warranty for free from them because i had gone to carfax.com and found out that when i bought it from them there was an odometer roll back! *tr | |||
| 06/05/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1995 ford explorer xlt rolled backwards after put in park. customer states that the vehicle pinned her against the garage door. customer states the vehicle rolled backwards on an incline and pinned her against the door. *kb the consumer was injured. the muscle tissue and nerves to her right pelvis and upper thigh were severely damaged. *jb | |||
| 03/07/2004 | 2 | ||
| One year ago i noticed the overdirve light began flashing on my 1995 ford explorer. i was told by a local mechanic that my transmission had to be rebuilt. we spent $1000 on the repairs. now, one year later, the overdrive light is flashing again and i'm told that all that is required is to clear the code because explorers do this all the time. i'm hearing from several other owners of explorers that these vehicles have very frequent transmission problems which would indicate a manufacturer defect.*ak | |||
| 04/08/2003 | 5 | 09/20/1995 | |
| In april 2003, the transmission in my 95 ford explorer went bad. the problem presented itself by the overdrive light coming on and blinking. subsequently, the vehicle would not accelerate faster than 35-40 miles per hour. the problem was diagnosed as the transmission and it was replaced by cottman transmission. since that time, i have had to have my vehicle in the shop on at least 5 occasions for replacement of a module in the transmission. as of july 17, 2004, this module is continuing to fail causing the overdrive light to come on and continuously blink. when discussed with cottman, i was told that ford was aware of the defect of this item but would only continue to replace it and not replace the entire transmission. since i am a heavy interstate user, i am concerned that my transmission will fail while speeding along the interstate and cause an accident. *jb | |||
| 07/15/1997 | 61000 | 3 | 05/09/1995 |
| I have had 3 transmission failures on my 1995 ford explorer. i bought it new. the first failure occured just out of warranty. it was rebuilt. the next failure occurred just out of the warranty for the first rebuild. i had a new transmission put in. the third failure is just beginning with the od light flashing and a hard clunk when the auto transmission downshifts into first gear.*ak | |||
| 04/16/2004 | 80000 | 1 | 04/14/2004 |
| Over drive light flashing, transmission is slipping and noisy between 1st and 2nd gear ,and also when it stops. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle exhibited hesitation while shifting, then, the pick up was slow. six months ago consumer heard a clanking sound at slow speed. currently, there was delay when shifting to drive and reverse. also, intermittently vehicle would not shift while driving. mechanic stated transmission needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 08/20/1998 | 80000 | 3 | |
| Have had extensive transmission and transfer case problems with this vehicle. i have replaced the transmission three times. *ak | |||
| 06/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that transmission slips when trying to accelerate. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 103310 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Problems with o/d light flashing, transmission shifts hard. *mr | |||
| 05/06/2003 | 103310 | 1 | 04/01/1995 |
| O/d light flashing/transmission failures. *nlm | |||
| 01/13/2001 | 63957 | 1 | |
| Transmission failed. from park to reverse or drive took 8-10 sec's for it's position. dealer says nothing wrong. trans. specialists charged $2500.00 for rebuilt ford trans. | |||
| 10/21/2002 | 04/01/2096 | ||
| The vehicle has given us good service until may of this year, when a problem developed in the transfer case. an oil pickup tube had broken, the unit had to be disassembled and repaired at a cost of $1304.53. this failure occurred at 72,202 miles and seemed peculiar at the time, but we accepted it as unusual wear at tear. on october 21st we took the car into the shop as the overdrive off light was flashing. the service advisor (jason savidge) called later that day and informed us that the transmission would have to be replaced. this was a total shock to me as an automobile driver for nearly 60 years. having owned many vehicles (and driven many more) of various manufacturers both foreign and domestic, i have never experienced such failures. i do not abuse my vehicles and have them serviced regularly. as a one time apprentice auto mechanic, a graduate mechanical engineer with 40 years of professional experience i know that properly designed rotating machinery, maintained and not abused will last essentially indefinitely. i have retained most of my vehicles for 100,000 miles and more without such failures. i noted on your web site a number failures similar to ours, some multiple transmission replacements. i also realize this may not be a safety issue. but what does it take to get the manufacturer to stand behind their product. i contacted the customer service at ford motor co. and received and i am sorry but nothing in our records indicate ford motor co. should pay or help pay for the transmission replacement. dt | |||
| 10/16/2002 | 2 | 08/01/2099 | |
| This is the second ford motor co replacement transmission to fail. the last one lasted 18,00 miles. ford motor company informs me that ther are over 500 backorders for this replacment transmission. if this is the case then there seems to be a serious problem with ford explorer transmissions. i've been given the run around for two weeks, told today 10/31/02 that it will be another month before i can get a transmission. this is a major problem and ford needs to be held accountable for producing inferior explorer autoimatic tranmissions. thank you, dt | |||
| 08/01/2002 | |||
| While driving at any speed vehicle will jump out of its original gear. this slows vehicle down. consumer is afraid of being rear ended. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 01/13/2002 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Consumer stated the overdrive off indicator light located on the instrument cluster flashed steadily, the vehicle then began braking roughly including a slight grinding sound during braking, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement of the transmission, stating the manufacturer was aware of the transmission defects.*jb | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Driving from san diego to lax airport. 1/3 of way there, o/d off light starts flashing, see in manual to contact dealership and to have vehicle checked. call rancho ford in temecula, ca, they said vehicle fine to drive, come in for appointment a few days later. vehicle not in correct gears, rpm awkward, too high, too low. then 1/2 back and hear pop sound, like gunfire, and see smoke coming from under vehicle. past experience with ford tells me not to trust them, so i pull over and call my mechanic. transmission blew cap off and cover undercarriage of car with trans fluid. mechanic said that as long as i did not rev above 2700, i would be okay. made it all the way home. had transmission rebuilt and reinstalled, two weeks later, same symptoms. this time new transmission. then 4 weeks later, problems occur again. take to aamco, and they say needs new torque converter, take to regualr mechanic, says needs new transfer case, take to rancho ford, they don't know what to do, and take to lake elsinore ford, where they run diagnostic, and find nothing is wrong.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| While driving 65 mph vehicle suddenly would not accelerate over 40 mph,overdrive light came on. had vehicle towed to dealer who replaced transmission.*ak | |||
| 07/25/2001 | |||
| While driving 65 mph transmission quit without prior warning.*ak | |||
| 07/25/2001 | 2 | ||
| O/d light starts flashing. very commen on 94-96 ford explorer transmissions. must replace transmission. should be recalled. mine happed at 55,000. had a new one installed by ford, happened again 20,000 miles later. *ak | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| I believe this truck was involved in a rollover accident before i purchased it. i think this because of the bad fiberglass work on the roof and bad paint job. i also believe this because of all of the front end problems i have encountered. i believe once this truck is involved in an accident there is no repair to make it safe again. i also wonder if the accident the truck was involved in is related to the tire and rollover recall from ford and firestone. *ak | |||
| 01/19/2001 | 1 | ||
| Had to totally rebuild the transmission, something that should have to be done on such a low mileage car.*ak | |||
| 10/25/1999 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Transmission problems since vehcile was purchased. this was second transmission, and it was a rebuilt transmission. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| On tuesday january 16, 2001, the o/d off light started flashing while my wife was driving to work. i checked the owners manual for this status and it stated to have the vehicle serviced. i scheduled an appointment with columbiana ford for thursday january 18, 2001. i test drove the vehicle to see if anything felt wrong and all i could determine was the automatic shifting into overdrive was not working. on thursday january 18, 2001, i was shocked by the phone call from the ford dealer. they informed me that while the vehicle was in overdrive a part had broken. during this breakage, they stated that 3rd gear was damaged. the final shock occurred when they stated the repair estimate was $2313.00 for a new transmission. the final bill was for $2484.00. when i inquired about repairing or rebuilding the transmission they stated that it would cost the same as the new one. i called other transmission service companies and they verified the same conclusion as the ford dealer. this vehicle only has 67,000 miles on it and the transmission needed replaced.*ak | |||
| 04/14/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| It should be noted that freedom ford is the dealership that provided a $2,772.85 estimate to rebuild the transmission again. we purchased the vehicle from colorado springs jeep/eagle inc. the transmission has failed twice. the first time at 55706 miles, rebuilt at a cost of $2,628.92. now it has failed a second time with an additional 51644 miles on the odometer. this vehicle has been used mostly for highway driving, as i commute a 101 miles each day. it has not been used to tow and has only been used in 4-wheel drive during snow storms. the upkeep and maintenance on the vehicle has never been neglected and there is no reason that the transmission should have failed unless there is a manufacturer defect. i have contacted ford and was told there was nothing they could do to compensate me for the repair costs. i did brief research on the internet and found that this is a problem experienced by many ford explorer owners. there is information that indicates that ford is aware that the transmissions used in these vehicles have design defects, are poor quality and that they have a high failure rate. however, ford has done nothing to compensate their customers. i intend to pursue this situation and i would appreciate any information, assistance or investigative research your organization can provide. thank you for protecting us. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Replaced 2nd transmission in october 1998, and 3rd in february 2001. consumer felt transmissions were defective. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Ford supposely replaced our transmission in jan. 1999 due to a defect they could not explain, i paid $550.00, the dealer supposely paid $550.00 and ford was warrantying the remainder. the check engine light came on the vehicle 18 dec, 2000 . i told them that the vehicle was not shifting out correctly. so not to damage the vehicle i had it towed to our ford service department. ford installed an ait sensor at a cost of $293.78. the vehicle was ready to pick up on the 19 dec, 2000. due to the weather we did not drive the vehicle for several days, then after about 15 miles the o/d off indicator started flashing. i again called ford. i was told that we could drive the vehicle to the dealership. i talked with fred sizemore, service manager several times about the status of the vehicle. he told me that ford was bringing in a special computer to see if they could find the problem. finally on dec. 29 fred told me that the transmission again was out and that he was talking with ford about the problem. on tuesday, 2 january fred called to tell me that ford would not stand behind the new transmission. the person that fred spoke with said there comes a time when the consumer has to take responsibility for the vehicle. i spoke with lovia at ford costomer assistance this morning. she advised me that ford had a 1 year/12,000 mile warranty on parts and we had exceeded that. i told her that this was supposely a new transmission and that it should have the same warranty as a new transmission. all service on this vehicle has been done at the dealer and we had the records to show that we had paid for the servicing. we can show the amount of money we have spent on this vehicle in maintenance. ford knew when they supposely put in this new transmission that we would again have problems and will not stand behind defective equipment.*ak | |||
| 10/20/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| O/d off light flashed on and off for months. ford would not admit a problem till it was out of warranty. rpm's would go up dramatically for a few seconds while going down the road. abs sensor went bad causing unexpected and longer stopping distances at less than 20 mph. thje abs brakes would kick inon dry pavement at slow speeds when turning and braking at the same time. almost caused a couple crashes. | |||
| 10/15/2000 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| O/d light flashing / transmission shifts hard into first gear when slowing down to a stop. transmission always serviced according to owners manual. | |||
| 04/24/2000 | 3 | ||
| Check engine light comes on intermittently since approximately 30,000 miles. no cause could be determined by several ford dealerships. at 109,000 miles o/d light began flashing. dealer diagnosed transmission failure and recommended replacement ($2558). 5,000 miles later same symptoms appeared (o/d light flashing). dealer diagnosed transmission and pcm failure - replaced transmission under warranty and replaced pcm ($264). 5,000 miles after that same symptoms presented themselves (o/d light flashing). dealer diagnosed transmission failure and pcm failure - both replaced under warranty. check engine light continues to present itself intermittently (typically on long drives). summary: 3 transmissions and 2 pcms failed within 12,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 2 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Overdrive light will start to blink, and almost immediately vehicle will not shift properly, it will keep slipping out of gear, eventually resulting in failure of transmission. transmission has been replaced twice with the same light duty design transmission, but defect keeps occurring. *ak *ml | |||
| Transmission gets stuck between first and second gear after driving for a distance. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had a rebuilt transmission installed . but encountered the same problem as existed before. there was a humming noise, overdrive light stayed on . *ak | |||
| 12/23/1996 | 6 | ||
| Transmission slipped in and out of overdrive while driving. would have no warning. this caused vehicle to jerk. problem was not intermittent. took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 5 | 01/01/1997 | ||
| A known transmission solenoid problem due to exhaust pipe temperature *ak | |||
| 12/23/1996 | |||
| Transmission would slip in & out of overdrive while driving. would jerk when this happened. vehicle was controllable, speed was not a factor. not an intermittent problem. took vehicle to dealership & was informed that a new transmission was required. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| While driving on highway transmission quit working. vehicle would not move forward or reverse. manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| O/d off light flashing. dealer states transmission needs to be rebuilt. vehicle has had regular transmission maintenance, and has mostly highway mileage. vehicle not used for towing or plowing. failure seems unusual considering maintenance & use. family member also had transmission failure on 95 explorer at early stage (62,000). *ak | |||
| 03/02/2000 | 0 | 07/28/1999 | |
| While driving on the highway at the speed limit transmission started to fall. consumer could only get up to 35 mph. this could have caused a serious accident. consumer was forced to get on the side of the shoulder. then, vehicle would not go into drive or reverse, had to be towed. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 10 | 07/01/1996 | |
| As i drive the explorer on the highway or at any speeds for longer periods of time(200+ miles), engine check light comes on, and the horsepower is affected. gas mileage decreases to about 8 mpg, and this lasts for as long as the vehicle is driven. i have had the transmission replaced, and i have changed the spark plugs, the spark plug wires, the mass air-flow sensor, the fuel filters and the alternator. the problem is still occurring though. i would like to get the problem fixed so as to feel safe in this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/28/1999 | |||
| Vehicle taken in for routine transmission oil change; mechanic noticed broken pieces of transmission positraction friction plate. informed owner bearings needed to be replaced. took vehicle to transmission shop & informed transmission was missing washers & it was poorly machined, the friction plate. *ak | |||
| 08/28/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Called ford customer service for good will repair cost no help | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| This is my 3rd transmission. my 1994 explorer had an ireprepairable transmission, so i had to upgrade at my cost to the 1995. in my 1995 i am now faced with replacing my 2nd transmission. so far i have been told the ford factory rep does not talk to the public. for each incident i have at least 2 weeks of down time while waiting to have the vehicle repaired. the transmission tech at town & country ford here in charlotte, nc indicates he sees this problem often with the explorers, yet no official recognition from ford. i feel powerless, and at the total mercy of ford. my bmw had 388,000 when i sold it and it never had transmission problems. my vehicle has been properly serviced, yet the ford warranty seems to speak for itself...inadequate. this is apparently due to an inferior, faulty product. ford needs to do a better job backing up their products, and needs to do a significantly better job responding to a consumer with habitual major problems such as this transmission. how does ford expect to foster repeat business if the message they clearly send is the factory rep is not available to john q public. what the heck is their job description? i know the factory reps from the competing mfg'ers do field questions and issues from the public. i intend to leave ford if this is the best they can do and go to gmc, or a foreign mfg unless i can get some acknowledgement and relief!!! | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Transmission shifts whenever it wants:65mph with cruise on or any other time just driving around town. *ak | |||
| Transmission light stays on while driving. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1998 | 10 | 05/01/1998 | |
| They replaced transmission 9/98, 2/99 i'm told i need a new transmission, my vehicle repeatedly loses power when driving, i've also been told that the clicking noise in my engine is a ford defect , but ford tells me i'm not covered because i didn't purchase a warrenty. a 95 ford explorer w/48000miles should not be having these problems. i also have a 91 and 93 explorers, a 73 ford ranchero(with original engine & transmission) and 83 ford conversion van and have never had any problems. this situation has really discouraged me from ever buying another ford product. *ak | |||
| 04/09/1999 | |||
| Due to the defective computer system, for which there is a service bulletin, transmission malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall while driving. may result in an accident. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1998 | 1 | ||
| Complete transmission failure. the o/d light started flashing along with large | |||
| 10/05/1998 | 06/30/1995 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 01/08/1998 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission failed (parking pawl) while in parked gear resulting in collision with fence. | |||
| 08/18/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Noise in the transmission was said to be okay by the dealer despite the interior warning light. later, the owners wife experienced an extended downshift with the rpms reaching critical levels without any acceleration. vehicle was manuevered off the road wher it would not move. dealer towed vehicle and informed owner he would need a new transmission. | |||
| 02/05/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Rear left door lock - cannot be opened from inside vehicle; 2nd failure; fixed 1st time by dealer at approx 30000 miles;;; transmission failed; o/d blinking; 3 planetary gears busted up;;; bad ground - rt headlight, rt turn signal, and high fan not working properly | |||
| 12/03/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Od light started flashing at approx. 41,600 mi. was told by dealer listed above that fault codes indicated internal failure and best advice was to replace transmission - replace trans at 41,600 !!!!!! vehicle purchased from private party, great service records provied including transmission service at 41,158 by jackson ford mercury in jackson, ca. | |||
| 11/07/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| The dealer tried to sell me an extended warranty for $1500.00. i did not want it. less than two months and 3000 miles, the transmission failed...the cost to repair it is $1400.00. to me, this seems oddly coincidental. i have tried to find any manufacturers defects with this transmission. i would appreciate any information concerning this matter. | |||
| The transmission went out at about 43,000 miles. dealer is replacing transmission. *ak | |||
| 7 | 06/25/1995 | ||
| Overdrive light starts flashing and vehicle shifts very hard. dealer will not fix it because warranty has expired. | |||
| 04/23/1998 | 01/30/1995 | ||
| Automatic transmission overdrive servo seal failed. | |||
| 11/21/1996 | 1 | 01/11/1995 | |
| Overdrive unit in transmission failed. | |||
| 06/12/1997 | 4 | 04/13/1996 | |
| Transmission has very hard downshifts which sound as if parts have been left behind. | |||
| 10/24/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Service bulletin: vehicles produced prior to 6/20/95. premature failure; flashing of transmission overdrive off land. result: stalling. consequence: needing replacement. *ak *slc | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 01/16/1997 | ||
| Automatic transmission failed due to defective planetary gear. *ak | |||
| The overdrive light comes and will not go off . please describe . *ak | |||
| 09/23/1996 | 2 | 07/13/1995 | |
| Transmission failed twice. | |||
| 07/30/1995 | 1 | 07/29/1995 | |
| Transmission noisy. *dh | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. *dh | |||
| 08/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 06/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Transmission slips, also overdrive light comes on and power drops. *ak | |||
| When driving the jeep feels like it lossing power the over drive light on . tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 11/06/2007 | 55000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford explorer. while driving the over-drive warning light will illuminate on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle will hesitate before decelerating. he contacted the dealer, and a technician stated that this was a common failure for this model type. he then added that the transmission control module and the pcm have failed. the pcm needed to be replaced at an expense of $500.00. no repairs were made. the failure mileage was 55,000. the current mileage was 107,000. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 02/02/2000 | |||
| Transmission caught on fire. consumer stated that when the car is in drive it goes into neutral and engine revs. *ak | |||
| 02/11/1999 | 10/01/1994 | ||
| The transmission is currently being rebuilt. a defective part allowed transmission fluid to leak into the radiator, and radiator fluid to leak into the transmission. the radiator must be replaced, and the transmission rebuilt. i only have less than 72,000 miles on the vehicle. i did not purchase the extended warranty when i purchased the vehicle because at a cost of over $22,000, i did not think anything should go wrong with the vehicle. i would like ford to pay for my auto repairs, and a recall to go into effect so that others with this car do not have to go through the same experience. 100,000 miles is not unreasonable to expect a car's major components to last. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 05/23/1995 | ||
| Gear shift failure. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 12/20/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| On 12/20/01, i tried to go into 4 wheel drive. auto 4wd light didn't come on. driving it resulted in noise from underneath the vehicle: groans, loud clunks, severe vibrations, and difficulty steering the vehicle. next both 4wd lights started blinking. on 12/24/01, i took car to dealer. actuator was replaced, which they said was a problem in these cars. charge was $441.77. i noticed same problem. back to shop on 12/26/01. after 2 days work problem was identified as water getting into the transfer case, contaminating clutches, causing them to stick and grab. fix was to drain and refill the case. cost $205.45. he said there was a vent but this would not have allowed for this problem to occur. problem is less but still present. later, all the while still noticing the vibration, i noticed that both lights would begin to flash.the nhtsa site provided several tsb's that seem to deal with the problems: sb# 97314, dated 02/97; sb# bc0206970201, dated 01/97; sb# bc1011297020, dated 01/97. all deal with the transfer case binding or shuddering. also two tsb's recommending the use of a revised vent tube to prevent water getting into the transfer case: sb# bc0133970201, dated 01/97; and sb# bc1012797020, dated 01/97. dealer was unaware of this procedure and did not suggest doing it on my vehicle.i still have problems with auto 4wd. the dealer has replaced a speed sensor, eliminating the flashing lights. bill is now $700 and not fixed the problem, known since 1997. nobody bothered to tell me to have my transfer case fluid checked or the vent tube changed. dealer even told me that they normally would not check for this and that i should take it upon myself. since this problem appears to be due to an inherent design flaw and has been known by ford since 1997, within my warranty period, i called ford customer service and asked for problem be fixed without cost to me. they knew of the problem and the repairs but refused to help since its out of warranty. *ak | |||
| Transfer case malfunctioned ,causing the 4-wheel drive system not to activate cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 03/28/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| 4 wheel drive failed, causing accident. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 07/10/2003 | 91000 | 09/30/2002 | |
| I have a 1995 ford explorer that has had many problems..currently i am having trouble with the coverter clutch. i have checked into this and it seems that many explorers are having this same trouble. i wrote a letter to ford motors companies and recieved a phone call from them telling me how sorry they were to hear of my complaints... i think this is pretty poor that they won't do something about this | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| The transmission and torque converter failed. nlm | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 1 | 07/11/1998 | |
| Torque converter failed. nlm | |||
| 06/21/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| I have a 1995 explorer that has had a major problem with the automatic transmission with only 42000 miles it was taken to the dealer and was told that it needed a rebuld.. but to my dismay to find out that it had premature wear on the torque converter and on the servo piston.. i know that this is an on going problem with ford explorer transmissions, i hope that something will be done about it cause as a consumer it is very frustrating knowing that many people have put in 3 or 4 transmissions before 100,000 miles.. please help.. thank you for your time | |||
| 07/16/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Overhauled transmission, replaced torque converter, seals, overdrive service, clutches | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| The transmission and torque converter failed. nlm | |||
| 09/14/1998 | 1 | ||
| Torque converter failed. | |||
| 05/10/1997 | 3 | 06/08/1995 | |
| Torque converter failed, preventing transmission from shifting gears properly. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| The five lug bolts holding the rotor to the axle broke off detaching the whole right rear wheel from the vehicle. *slc | |||
| The bolt that wholds the axle completey come off while driving. and ford said it is not a problem *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 07/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Axle bearing assembly failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 06/20/1997 | 1 | 01/11/1995 | |
| Differential axle seal failed causing fluid to leak. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/31/1997 | 3 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Clutch hydraulic slave cylinder failed 3 times, but vehicle not driven off road or harshly. most mileage has been high speed use over interstate highways from here to florida or northeast pennsylvania, without excessive shifting. first failure, 12/31/97, i was told slave cylinder failed when clutch pedal went to floor after a reported prolonged period of squealing. the squealing occurred as clutch pedal was being depressed. dealer repaired it, sharing the cost, since it was only after 2/12 years old. second failure, 03/04/98 after squealing noise again developed. clutch assembly rebuilt. subsequently, at each service visit, i reported the return of the squealing that preceded other hydraulic failure. 01/21/99 slave cyl. failed again. i learned from the service manager that he had a nhtsa tech. service bulletin, bc2301970501, in his possession since nov. of 1997, preceeding the first clutch failure. this tsb advised replacing the slave cylinder lip seal with a newly designed one. the dealer did not do this the two times he replaced the slave cylinder, now it's failed again, and leaks. who knows if it will fail again while driving, causing a loss of control? thank you for your time and assistance. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 02/20/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Limited slip rear end clutch does not always engage. | |||
| 01/06/1996 | 6 | ||
| Drive train belt failure. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| Dealer was notified and they said it was a problem but had to do more research on the problem | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 08/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Vibration felt through steering wheel/gas pedal, drive shaft to be replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/17/2004 | 171214 | 5 | 06/15/1999 |
| Clear coat is pealing on hood and over back hatch, transmission problems and headlight problems the headlight will not work on dim i have taken it to the shop and they can not find anything wrong with it. the sensor keeps going out on the transmission.*ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| The transmission failed three times. nlm | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| The transmission and torque converter failed. nlm | |||
| 06/21/1995 | |||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | 04/11/1995 | |
| Transmission failure. owner was advised by transmission specialist that failure was unpreventable and is a common occurrence in ford explorers. | |||
| Computer system indicated a mechanical problem with the transmission, shift into a lower gear which significantly limited the speed of the car, replace some transmission parts, and reset computer, event occurred three times, replace transmission, to no avail. | |||
| 07/12/1997 | 1 | 07/15/1995 | |
| Vehicle sputters and shuts down when coming to a stop. | |||
| When driving put car in fifth gear there is a noise dealer can't find problem. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR | |||
| 02/06/2004 | 30000 | 2 | 01/21/1997 |
| I have a 1995 ford explorer the windows work sometimes you mit drive a block than thay don'tand the 4/4 will the same thing . my son has 1995 explorer it will do the same thing is there a recall if not ther shough be thank you . *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 08/20/1998 | 80000 | 3 | |
| Have had extensive transmission and transfer case problems with this vehicle. i have replaced the transmission three times. *ak | |||
| 06/07/2000 | 2 | ||
| The drive gear in the transfer case failed and was replaced, 27k miles later the problem reoccured, the consumer believes that an incorrect component was installed, therefore causing it to fail again, while this was being repaired the dealer tore the door molding and the dash lights became inoperative. *nlm | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| When vehicle was engaged in 4-wheel drive high at a low speed (28 mph) , hit black ice and threw vehicle across hwy. vehicle rolled on one side, skidded and came up again. vehicle has been repaired. the 4x4 wheeltransfer motor failed. *ak | |||
| While driving, on three different occasions at approx. 25-50mph, experienced transfer case failure, didn't transfer power to front wheels, engine runs , won't move, as though in neutral, renders vehicle totally inoperative, in contact with zone representative. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| When the vehicle is in 4-wheel drive low it makes a popping noise, especially when you the turn the steering wheel. *ak | |||