Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
00V395000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/26/1998 to 11/23/1999V (Vehicle)10050001/23/2001MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/28/200011/29/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. the subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. at these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.
Consequence SummaryOperating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
NotesOwner notification began january 23, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
1693507/01/200310003831An uncommanded shift to 4x4 low. *tt11/04/2003
028204/29/2002637922Some 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. *tt12/09/2002
1588705/01/2002637755Some 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). *tt12/04/2002
1379401/01/2000612815Vehicles equipped with m5od r1 transmissions mat exhibit a 2-3 upshift grind. *mjs06/12/2000
1374501/01/2000612742Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs06/12/2000
003602/07/2000612387Vehicles may experience buzzing and or grinding noise during 2-3 shift- vehicles equipped with m50d transmission and built before 11/1/99. *mjs06/07/2000
788501/01/20007885612270The vehicle may exhibit the speedometer/odometer inoperative as well as malfunction indicator lamps illuminated or flashing after the generic electronic module (gem), central timer module (ctm), or for wheel anti-lock brake system (4wabs) m06/07/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1742512/01/200310008294Driveability concerns, such as stalling when shifting from park to drive. *tt07/26/2004
0326101/05/200310008279New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt07/26/2004
0113707/09/2001620988Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *tt09/05/2001
1372503/01/2001620267Some vehicles with a4wd may exhibit a vibration / moan at highway speeds. *tt07/23/2001
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
1348211/01/1999610895Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take-off due to the rear transmission mount being twisted and allowing a ground out condition to occur. *tt05/18/2000
746811/01/1999610834Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take off.05/15/2000
735311/01/1999610785Some 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. *tt05/15/2000
1341210/01/1999609668Some 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. *tt04/06/2000
99141207/12/1999608428Service procedure for green service tagged 4r70w transmissions. *tt11/30/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
0314807/21/200310003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt10/29/2003
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
1381101/01/2000612827Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l/4r70w transmission may exhibit a transmission fluid leak at the radiator cooler line fitting. *mjs06/12/2000
803502/01/2000612227Transmission fluid leak at the radiator cooler line fitting. *tt06/07/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1458601/01/2001617969Some 4.0l vehicles with a4wd built prior to 9/13/99 may exhibit a vibration / pulsation at 0-45 mph on dry pavement under light to moderate acceleration in 4 auto mode which may characteristic with the control trac 4x4 system. *jb04/02/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
03050804/01/20050562010017891Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt12/06/2005
035803/17/200310001922Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb07/25/2003
024203/04/2002636056Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt11/04/2002
0111406/11/2001622642Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph). *tt10/22/2001
0141103/05/2001619427High-pitched front axle squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph). *tt05/30/2001
1481904/01/2001619314Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt05/23/2001
1484704/01/2001619330Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube. *tt05/23/2001
018604/30/2001619276On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt05/22/2001
1331510/01/19996092139Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l engines and 3.73:1 ratio / 8.8 inch ring gear rear axles may exhibit a whine noise during various drive modes at speeds between 45 to 65 mph. *tt11/27/2000
008304/17/2000613577Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a rubbing noise during right hand turns from the rear of the vehicle. **mr07/21/2000
724110/01/19996090821Vehicles equipped with 5.0l engines and 3.73:1 ratio / 8.8 inch ring gear rear axles may exhibit a whine noise during various drive modes at speeds between 45 to 65 mph. *tt03/30/2000
1317609/01/19996090530Information regarding rear axle whine at highway speeds. *mjs03/21/2000
699209/01/19996090301Some vehicles may exhibit a whine noise from the rear axle during various drive modes at highway speeds. *tt03/14/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
1375203/01/2001620270Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *tt07/23/2001
1340410/01/19996092199Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *tt11/27/2000
1405604/01/2000613704Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr07/27/2000
851204/01/2000613657Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr07/26/2000
1401103/01/2000612967Some 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle pinion oil seal. *tt06/14/2000
842303/01/2000612847Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle pinion oil seal. *tt06/13/2000
1375201/01/2000612757Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *mjs06/12/2000
1350411/01/1999610907Concerns with vehicles exhibiting an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. engineering is currently addressing this issue through the high milage / time-in-service concern resolution process. *tt05/18/2000
731610/01/1999609601Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *tt04/04/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
005703/06/2000612953Some vehicles may experience a squawking/eeking noise that may be heard from the clutch on acceleration from a stop or when under load in first gear. *mjs06/14/2000
1344211/01/1999610880Vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off. *tt05/16/2000
1328910/01/1999609610Owners of vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off. *tt04/04/2000
720610/01/19996090799Vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off. *tt03/30/2000
1317509/01/19996090528Information regarding clutch squawk noise on take off. *mjs03/21/2000
699109/01/19996090299Vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off. *tt03/14/2000
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
791801/01/20007918612404Front axle pinion lil seal leaks.06/08/2000
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
0213811/10/2003032210635998Low 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. *tt11/04/2002
736611/01/1999610793Some 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). *tt05/15/2000
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1372301/01/2000612712Some all wheel drive vehicles may experience a low speed whining noise from the transfer case. *mjs06/12/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
11/01/2012750001
 2000 ford explorer . . i bought this vehicle brand new from dealer and i am diligent with upkeep. truck has 75000 miles and recently the transmission is slipping between 2 nd and 3 rd gear with the rpms increasing to over 5000 rpms before it will shift. the o/d light starts to flash. this problem is very dangerous when pulling onto highways because the truck basically hesitates before it finally accelerates. not too happy with ford right now! *tr
11/01/201275000
 2000 ford explorer . . i bought this vehicle brand new from dealer and i am diligent with upkeep. truck has 75000 miles and recently the transmission is slipping between 2 nd and 3 rd gear with the rpms increasing to over 5000 rpms before it will shift. the o/d light starts to flash. this problem is very dangerous when pulling onto highways because the truck basically hestitates before it finally accelerates. not too happy with ford right now!
05/24/2012115200
 Noticed a steel pin approximately 1.25 long by 5/32' diameter on the floor below the steering column. then noticed absence of transmission shift lever detent. in other words, the transmission could be shifted from park to low and back again without pulling the lever forward. the pin is splined at one end.
12/17/2011115000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. the contact stated that the transmission would slip abnormally once in third gear. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the valve body separator plate needed to be replaced. the failure and the current mileage was 115,000. kmj
12/17/2011115000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. the contact stated the transmission failed. the transmission slips when it reaches third gear. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the valve body separator plate needed to be replaced. the failure mileage and current mileages were 115,000.rl
09/28/200416
 Tl-the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle jerked when shifting gears. the failure recurred intermittently while driving at any speed. the failure would also occur while driving in reverse. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on 3 occasions where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the solenoid was replaced but the failure continued to recur more frequently over time. the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where she was informed the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 16 and the current mileage was 53,000. the vin was unavailable. sm.
03/13/20051
 2000 ford explorer the transmission problem it slow down in gear and second gear. ford dealer will paid attend to this problem. *tr
08/14/200783200
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. ever since august of 2007, the contact experienced issues with the vehicle switching out of gear intermittently. the brakes, rotors, alternator, motor mount, pulley assembly, all the belts, and tires were replaced; however, the failure still persists. on may 1, 2009, while driving out of a subway station at 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and switched into reverse and the contact almost struck a pedestrian. an officer witnessed the failure and advised him to call nhtsa. the failure mileage was 83,200 and current mileage was 100,540.
09/15/20013807
 1st transmission was found to have been sent from factory with no 2nd gear, which resulted in 3rd gear being destroyed, this was after 2 visits with could not verify comments. so at 3807 miles transmission 2 was put in, i was never told this was a refurbished transmission. oct 30,2000 back in for a chirping sound while idling.jan 19,2001 back in for oil in air filter, and transmission sticking at 20 mph.seatbelts also on recall list.jan 23,2001 back in, still sticking at 20mph. car found to be staying in 3rd gear, repairs made with gasket-trans v, mercon r v aut,gasket asy - tra, processor asy, and pats key all being replaced. mar 9,2001 2nd key set will not start car, car reprogrammed.7/19/01 car back in shop, whines when turning,slowing down,accelerating, could not verify. hesitate, then surges at 50mph,could not verify, passenger window will not roll down, replace switch.radio lights suddenly go off, radio stays on, replace radio. 6/05/2003 car seems to lose power, still running but wont drive, 60mph on a freeway!! car returns to normal for a few mins. then o/d turns off, and light starts flashing about o/d turned off. get to dealer- 4th gear wrong ratio, needs overhaul of transmission,o/d band & clutches are damaged. cracked upper intake manifold, manifold & iac valve need to be replaced.car is now at 59,700 miles,warranty expired, and ford and dealership say i have to pay to fix transmission with documented problems, and i find out it was refurbised at that! dealer and ford will not stand behind vehicle because it has worked for 48,000 miles, calls in to ford regional manager, and complaints being filed any where i can.
08/01/20018000711/27/1999
 I have a 2000 explorer with the sohv v6. about two years ago while on vacation we had a problems starting the truck. i found that if i fully depressed the accelerator the truck would start but would stall right after. if i held the gas down a little after starting, the truck would run but stall if i let off the gas pedal fully. this problem has plagued us for 2 years and the dealer has looked at it several times but found nothing. i was finally able to fix the problem myself after doing some research on a ford truck owner web site. the problem was a faulty iac valve. i know this for sure because the truck repeated the problem and wouldn't idle until i replaced this valve. after that the truck started right up. i went back to the dealer and reported the results. they claimed they can't reimburse me for that part cost (~ $80) because they never could get an error code from the diagnostics they ran. if they refunded my cost, ford would charge the dealership for the part (ford's policy according to the dealership). my issue is when i bought the part, the person behind the counter said they stock at least 6 of these devices because they go through them like water. if that's the case, my dealership should have replaced ours to start with and my repair would have been covered under the warranty and we would have had two years of worry-free ownership. ford should step up and accept responsibility for a problematic part. *jb
10/31/200232500310/01/2000
 The vehicle experienced a hard jerk, when driving at highway speeds. at times, the vehicle would jerk three to four times in a row. dealer was notified and couldn't diagnose the problem.*jb
470001
 The consumer has experienced transmissions failure. the dealer will not help due to the unit not being the original and the vehicle is out of warranty. scc ph
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/16/2011202000
 The 2000 ford explorer suv began to slow down as the engine rpms increased. after pulling over and turning the ignition off, we noticed smoke coming from the hood. underneath the car, flames were dripping down from the transmission. we used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames on the ground, and attempted to open the hood. after the hood was opened, large flames were observed in the engine compartment. the fire extinguisher was used until empty and had little impact. the car began to burn quickly and the flames spread from front to back. the emergency services arrived, extinguished the fire and collected witness statements. no one was hurt in the incident and the frame was towed via aaa to a nearby automotive shop.
06/09/2009120
 Tl-the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the gear selector would not shift into the park position. the gear was shifted into neutral to allow the vehicle to remain stationary; and the engine was turned off. the contact positioned bricks in front of each tire to prevent the vehicle from rolling.. the failure was a continuous occurrence. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was related to the gear shifter cable. the vehicle was not repaired due to the part being discontinued. the failure mileage was approximately 120. the vin was unavailable. js
06/09/2009120
 Tl-the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. the contact stated the gear selector would not shift into the park position which resulted to the gear being shifted into neutral and the placement of bricks at each tire to secure the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was related to the gear shifter cable. the vehicle was not repaired due to the part being discontinued. the failure mileage was approximately 120. the vin was unavailable. js
07/26/2010113000
 2000 ford explorer 1fmzu73x2yzaxxxxx xlt 4 dr 4x4 ohv x vin 4.0 ohv engine. 2 re-built 5r55e transmissions. both times po-741 codes torque convertor clutch system stuck off. had to start in low and shift to drive to move thru gears. no reverse unless you gun engine then slowly moves in reverse sometimes. re-built at 113k and again at 195,000 miles. sometimes no gear when driving. have to switch overdrive off to gain traction. trans finally quit again. dangerous condition. ford dealers tell me nothing extraordinary. have never experienced so much transmission problems with all the suvs and sedans i've owned. i believe a safety re-call is in order. it is no coincidence that retail shops refer to the ford explorer as the ford exploder.
08/08/2010142530
 2000 ford explorer 4.0l sohc. o/d light started blinking while driving down a hill, without the accelerator pressed. when i started to ascend the next hill i was almost rear ended since the transmission would not shift to 4th (overdrive) and i had to depress the accelerator pedal almost to the floor to get the power to get up the hill. bought this vehicle to replace my 1999 ford zx2 which ran great minus the fact the sub-frame had completely rotted out between the driver seat and the rear strut mount. i'm sure you will get complaints when those start breaking in half on the highway.
03/01/2009105000
 Faulty transmission on 2000 ford explorer. o/d light flashes and transmission shifts hard. occurs on mid to long range trips and will likely require a transmission rebuild. it is known that this is a common issue with ford suv's/trucks from late 90's and early 2000's, but ford refuses to acknowledge the issue.
05/10/2010117000
 Vehicles transmission slips causing loss of power to gearing. unsafe conditions exists while trying to use power to avoid accidents. when vehicle key is switched off then on again, transmission resets until next event of power loss.
03/15/2010160000
 My transmission on my 2000 ford explorer xlt over drive o/d light started to flash on and off. i only have 169,000 miles on the truck. when i was driving it started to jerk and slip out of gear. now it only let me drive only in one gear. i've called the ford dealerships and says there is nothing we can do. it should be a recall on this problem because so many ford explorer owners up to the 2002 model has the same problem with their truck and they the same response when call ford dealerships. this the website with all of the complaints: http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/explorer/2002/transmission/o_d_light_is_blinking.shtml. this issue needs to addressed because no one wants to be in the middle of on coming traffic and can't move because of the vehicle's transmission want allow them too. they will be in an accident or cause one.
08/20/2009
 2000 ford explorer has o/d light blinking. rough shifting from 1st to 2nd. barely is able to get into park which leaves the vehicle able to roll away. (automatic transmission)
11/08/2009980001
 2000 ford explorer has a delay in shifting on transmission, o/d off light flashing and car winds out in between gears... very costly so far and extremely dangerous!!!!!!!!! *cn
04/10/20091
 2000 ford explorer 4.0 v6 sohc with less than 120,000miles- 5 speed overdrive transmission is going into failure. slips consistently when shifting between second and third gear, rpms have to raise well above the necessary level to actuate the shifting mechanism, whether it may be valves or the bands. *tr
11/24/20091445001
 2000 ford explorer transmission malfunction. this is a safety problem which seems to be rapid on the ford explorer line in several years. the transmission seems to fail at an early or late into ownership. i talked to dealer in my area and there comments where. don't tell transmission o/d light blinking and tranny slips, the minute i just said light comes on! this is a serious safety issue as when driving it just gives out without warning and slips when accelerating. i'm sure if you get a service related transmission problem for this particular vehicle you will find ford has and is aware of the problem. but it goes back to money! i was making a left turn with oncoming traffic and it just slipped and had to punch it to leave intersection. *tr
10/10/20091710001
 I have a 2000 ford explorer. several years ago i had to replace the transmission, which i understand is very common in ford vehicles. now just a few years later i'm having transmission issues again. the car is jolting ahead when at a complete stop. and also not want to get into the next gear properly. i am now told that i have to repair the transmission valve body. it seems these vehicles have way too many transmission issues. *tr
08/28/2009904001
 On august 28, 2009 i was driving with my husband and two children under age 2 on the massachusetts turnpike when our 2000 ford explorer suddenly accelerated. i could not stop the car with the brakes and was forced to put the car in neutral to finally get the car to stop. i was using the cruise control at the time and had it set just under 70 mph. my car at one point was going almost 90 as we tried to figure out what to do while my foot was all the way on the brake. we were lucky to have survived this incident. a local garage said that the cruise control must have stuck and they have disconnected the wires but now leave us with damage to the car we are still trying to diagnose. *tr
08/10/2007600001
 My first car was a 2000 ford explorer and i could not be more disappointed with the performance of this vehicle. although i have had the car now for a few years, it has never been in an accident. there have been some minor issues with the car that are expected with normal wear and tear. however at only about 60,000 miles i started having very bad transmission problems. the o/d light flashes nearly every time i drive the car and the transmission (automatic) skips every time after first gear. after doing some research i realized that this is not a random occurrence. there are numerous ford explorer owners with this same problem and ford has yet to acknowledge and help fix this problem. i initially thought that it was just my car possibly getting old, however after spending hours researching my problem i quickly realized that this is not an age issue. i also do not have that many miles on my car. unfortunately i do not have the $2000+ to completely replace my transmission which apparently seems to be my only option. it has gotten to the point where i am afraid to drive my car because every time i turn it on and start driving these problems occur. *tr
01/03/20091470001
 I noticed a slight hesitation in the transmission shifting from 1st to 2nd gear once in a while yesterday. within 5 miles the o/d light was flashing and by the time i go home(luckily)5 miles later, reverse was now not working. i have a car that has already had 1 transmission replaced, needing another one. i am extremely lucky that i did not get stranded!!!! *tr
09/16/20081
 At 166,000 head gasket blew plus there were other engine problems. replaced with another engine. now transmission is going out. it will go into reverse fine but will go into drive with problems. if vehicle is cold it will go into drive faster than when it is warmed up. at warm temp it may take several tries of shifting from park back to drive or waiting several minutes for it to drop into drive after shifting out of park. have only owned this vehicle less than 2 years. *tr
09/03/200301
 O/d light flashing. griffen ford could not id problem. unaccustomed to how this transmission should handle, i had no idea how the lowest gear ratio should feel and assumed what it did feel like was normal. at 110,000 a/tran failed and had to be remanufactured. used private shop. outstanding re-build and that is when i found out that i never had a low(est) gear but did after the transmission was rebuilt. faithful change and cleaning of trans fluid, no towing ever, and excellent maintenance record did not prevent a transmission failure which is evidence of ford poor quality control at the manufacturing or assembly level. obviously no one ever picked up the fact that the low gear never worked, not at the ford factory, at the dealership, by sales, or service, and was never properly road tested. poor reflection on ford motor corporation. *tr
07/03/20081
 O/d light started flashing and wouldn't correct with the button on the gear shift. explorer would rev at inappropriate times. mileage has dropped from 21 to 16 mpg which outrageous. took it in to be checked expecting the sensors to be off but was told the transmission was shot, the converter was busted, metal in the transmission, would need to completely replace the transmission. *tr
02/20/2008990001
 Problem with transmission. slips between 2nd and 3rd gear. over drive light is flashing. took to repair shop and cost $300, did not fix problem. *tr
09/12/2007840001
 In early september, my transmission locked up while on a trip with my family. the mileage at the time was under 85,000 miles. it cost me over $1500 to have a rebuilt transmission installed. apparently, other ford explorer xlt owners have had the same issue. in addition, several months later, both wheel hub assembly's have gone bad to the tune of over $800. the mileage is still under 90,000. i had to take the vehicle in again today and found out that a ball joint has gone bad near the wheel hub assembly and it's going to cost around $250 to replace that. it's unfathomable that ford would be allowed to put out such a shoddy vehicle that falls apart once you get over 80,000 miles usage. *tr
02/13/20041
 Consumer's 2000 ford explorer caught fire. consumer stated he would like reimbursement for personal items which were in the vehicle at the time of the fire. *kb prior to the fire, the engine would not start. the consumer received a recall notice regarding a potential fire concerning the speed control deactivation switch. the transmission had been replaced a month earlier. *jb
12/03/200432000106/11/2004
 I was told in dec 2004 by my mechanic that my transmission was failing (my vehicle had only 32k miles at the time), but because my 2000 ford explorer was too old, there was not any thing that i could do other than pay for a repair. regardless of age, i don't think any transmission should fail with only 32k miles on the car. *tr
02/25/200598000109/15/2000
 Vehicle underwent 95000 mile inspection which included change of transmission fluid and filter in oct 06. in feb the transmission failed on return from short trip. local ford garage advised that likely cause was leaking transmission seal. there was no evidence of any transmission leak on driveway, or garage floor. there was no problem with vehicle not shifting correctly until evening of problem. it was as if all fluid was lost at once but garage claims that it was pressure leak? *jb
02/15/200789591112/18/2006
 Premature failure of automatic transmission, 2000 ford explorer, transmission is the same used in the pinto. very under rated for what it is expected to perform. *nm
10/12/20061100002
 2000 ford explorer while parked in our driveway (parked- keys out and in my pocket) it began rolling backward. i was able to jump in and depress the brake pedal just before it would have rolled of the hill and into the street. then it did the same thing again the next day. *nm
04/08/200654000210/01/2001
 2000 ford explorer transmission went out at 54,000 miles, rebuilt cost $1,350. car is at 128500 miles and transmission has gone out again! car has not piled trailer or load on system. ford transmissions are junk! *jb
03/29/200646342103/18/2001
 I have a 2000 ford explorer with 46,000 miles on it. i noticed a delay going into first gear on transmission. took car to dealer and they repaired transmission to the cost of $2900. i am 61 years old and drive very little. i expected at least 100,000 miles from this vehicle before major problems. dealer found elc trans diagnostic found internal wear. found inter and od servo piston hard 2-3 shift valve sticking. r/r valve body. pistons overhauled and flushed cooler lines .replaced control assembly,gasket, piston and rod, screen assembly, converter assembly & fluid. *jb
03/12/200658000105/05/2000
 2000 ford explorer with 58,000 miles. transmission slips when shifting gears. 'od off' light flashes. dealer wants to replace valve body and torque converter. i don't think there should be major tranny problems like this at 60k. i have found several other people with similar problems online. *nm
01/17/200643000101/10/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving, the overdrive light was flashing. the vehicle was pulled over to determine a problem. when the vehicle was put in drive there was no reaction, and reverse was inoperable. the vehicle was put in second gear and taken to the dealership. the dealership determined the transmission needs to be replaced. *nm
10/13/200572657109/01/2004
 Dt: the contact stated when the vehicle was shifting from second to third gear the engine revved. if he kicked the vehicle into passing gear the engine revved even more. a local repair shop stated that it was the blow-off valve that burned out the bands in the transmission. the repair shop did rebuild the transmission. ford had previously issue a service bulletin for this component. *ak
08/22/200534690108/20/2000
 Dt: the consumer stated that when going to pass another vehicle the passing gear was not working. the passing gear was defective. the consumer had vehicle fixed by a dealer and it cost him $800.00. the vehicle speed was about 50 mph, he hit the passing gear and the vehicle dropped to first gear. the consumer was involved in a near miss as a result. the consumer called the manufacturer, and they did not reimburse him any money. the dealer replaced the gears in the transmission.*ak updated 11/02/05. *jb
06/15/200564850109/01/2000
 1) slippage in 2-3 shift of automatic transmission car with 63k miles 2) premature failure of the automatic transmission; costly repair ($2700) 3) required rebuild of transmission
05/04/20056300002/14/2004
 O/d light flashing, transmission slipping at speeds over 40 mph. vehicle only has 63k miles. transmission replaced, mechanic states known problem with this transmission in this 2000 ford explorer xlt
03/27/2005113000408/01/2000
 Explorer 4/4 eddie bauer. easter driving down highway smoke came from front of vehicle. dealer advised that gears had burned out and repaired. transmission went out again and was rebuilt. fluid was thrown out on to the highway. on third failure transmission was replaced. on saturday this week transmission went out again punta gored florida and is currently at the dealer for repair. *ak
09/01/20043
 While driving vehicle makes a clanking noise. the vehicle takes up to 2-5 seconds upon changing gears to reverse. going up hill it will down shift very hard as if the floor board is being knocked out. the differential, and rear end were replaced. *ak
12/27/200456469108/15/2002
 On 12-27-04 our 2000 ford explorer started to shift poorly and the over drive light stayed on, the light shows the car will not go into over-drive. i took the explorer to the repair shop and was told the trans. had a crack in the drum in the valve body of the trans. vehicle was repaired cost 2229.62 vehicle only has 56,000 miles. i looked on the net and found many complaints with the same problem two people said it occurred twice same problem. to me it sounds like a major problem with the 2000 explorer my wife drives this vehicle very carefully never doing anything but going to work or going grocery shopping. i am very mad i think ford is making a lot of junk this tranny for one. maybe ford should have a recall on this tranny. *jb
12/18/20021
 When placing the vehicle in reverse it will not move. consumer has to floor the accelerator all the way down before it will move.*ak
08/10/2003200002
 Purchased explorer xlt with automatic transmission. repeated problems holding gears, lack of power. twice was brought to dealer for diagnostics, which were inconclusive. problem continued and eventually transmission was replaced by dealer. no problems for first eight months with the new transmission, but now when travelling at high speeds, the overdrive dis-engages causing a loss of power. upon re-start of car, problem subsides. the car was examined at the dealer two more times, but they were unable to replicate the failure and no work has been done.*ak
01/01/1901430001
 Problems with transmission on 2000 ford explorer.*mr component's within the transmission had to be replaced at 43000 miles. this is the second ford explorer the consumer has owned with transmission problems. the consumer seeks some financial assistance. *nm
07/02/2004820001
 While test driving the vehicle consumer saw a blinking over drive light on dash board. vehicle was taken to another dealer, who found that the transmission needed to be replaced. *ak
03/27/200459034110/23/2002
 On the 27th of march in 2004, my 2000 ford explorer transmission went out in chicago. the vehicle malfunctioned while stopped at a stop light. the car then would not move. the vehicle does have 59,000 miles on it. when i moved the vehicle back to my hometown via my own hauling capabilites, the dealership where the car has been serviced since the time of purchase, refused to help me with any repairs even though it had been in their shop only five days before the transmission went out. when i asked them what they suggested, they informed me that i needed to contact ford myself and start talking with them. after talking with ford several times i realized taht i was no where. they refused to help and did absolutely nothing to make me satisfied. i have received no assistance whatso ever from them. ia m persoanlly aware that other car companies take care of situations like this for their consumers. i hope that by submitting this, ford will be required to recall a product that they know to be defective. *la
1
 While shifting gears vehicle jerked. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced due to worn-out parts.*ak
12/11/2003770003
 Transmission failed prematurely. transmission was replaced three times. *ak
12/29/200366000112/16/2002
 2000 ford explorer transmission slipping 2nd and 3rd to overdrive. od kicks off & will not reset. dealer charged us for replacement of separator plate and valve body. gasket material found lodged in valve body by dealer. this is a ford design flaw, but we had to pay over $900 to get it fixed! vehicle has only 66,000 miles on it.*ak
12/22/2003780002
 Independent shop replaced twice the automatic transmission. dealer notified. *ak
699001
 While driving vehicle jerks when automatically shifting gears. dealer stated that automatic transmission needed a new valve kit. *ak
09/02/20031
 While car is shut off and in park, and without warning vehicle would pop out of gear into reverse. consumer had been to the dealership on two separate occasions, but problem still occurring. *ak
07/25/200341000108/25/2001
 One year ago i started my car and pressed on the gas and it wouldn't go. the dealership corrected the problem under my warranty. in july 2003, my explorer began slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. took to dealership and they stated that by replacing the gaskets this seems to correct this problem in other ford explorer vehicles. the cost was $500. replacing the gaskets did not correct the problem ,and the dealer said that i needed a new transmission. they also stated that my car was no longer covered by a warranty. i had 41,000 miles and the warranty ended at 36,000. i contacted ford's customer service and they said that it was my responsibility to fix since my warranty ended. they also said that there is no recalls. my vehicle began slipping between 1st and 2nd and 2nd and 3rd. i took my explorer to aamco transmissions knowing that i would have to pay but i didn't have confidence in ford fixing my vehicle. apparently, the torque converter came apart and pieces were thrown throughout my transmission--total cost this time was $2,800. *ak
06/05/200359700307/21/2000
 At 3807 miles 1st transmission found to have been sent from factory missing gear, transmission replaced. was not told with a refurbished transmission at time of repair. 2nd transmission stuck in 3rd gear, replaced valve body gaskets and solenoid, ran for 48,000 miles, now 4th gear wrong ratio(resulting in overhaul)also overdrive band and clutches are damaged, manifold cracked, warranty over, and ford wants me to pay $2800 to fix it. transmission has failed in an intersection twice, and on a major highway at 60 mph. ford taking no responsibility for obvious transmission problems in this suv. another ford dealer had to tell me this was a refurbished transmission and to call them on it, which they admitted to on friday june 6th, 2003. dealer says they called ford hdq who said transmission my responsibility to fix now, and dealer will not stand behind vehicle either.*ak
02/18/200255000108/01/1999
 I think something is wrong with ford transmission because i only have this vehicle for 2 yrs and had to put a brand new transmission in this vehicle that cost me $1800.00. *ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****761914
04/26/200307/08/2000
 The car while the day before ran fine,began by slipping while in reverse. would not work in reverse so i immediately returned the car to drive where it would not go smoothly into that gear either. the car will drive in second but with not much power. this is one of many incidents with this vehicle in less than 3 years having also replacing the brakes three times in as many years, twice had to replace the rotors. *nlm
02/01/2003
 Transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. please furnish additional information. dealer is aware of the problem. ph
01/22/200301/20/2003
 Transmission seems to slip before engaging, o/d light is flashing
01/15/2003
 Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the transmission failed causing the vehicle not to accelerate. dealer notified. ts
07/17/2002211/01/2000
 Trandsmission failed, replaced by dealer, failed again, now currently at dealership with another failure. *ak
07/17/20021
 When shifting into reverse transmission would simultaneously shift into forward. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak consumer contacted world ford and they refused any adjustments. they acknowledged that there is a problem and that the design has been changed to correct it. *jg
1
 The four speed automatic transmission is inadequately designed for towing the loads for which it is advertised by manufacturer, the gear ratios are totally inadequate for the load, the vehicle stalls nearly stalls in first gear on the grade.*yh
12/22/2001
 At speeds over 60 mph vehicle intermittently bucks for a few seconds, feels like it's not shifting right. also difficult to steer at that time.*ak
02/13/200203/01/2000
 When tried to put vehicle into reverse, made loud noise, as stepping on gas, car would not move. however vechile will go into drive. *ak
02/03/2002102/01/2000
 Transmission slips when shifting to overdrive at 50-55mph. *ak
12/18/2001
 While driving and making a left hand turn vehicle hesitates and vibrates in front end. driver states it feels like gears are not engaging properly. please provide any further information. *ak
12/06/2000511/22/1999
 There was a very loud noise coming from engine. took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the engine lifters. 5 days later, problem reoccurred. vehicle has had 4 engines in last two years. *ak on several occasions, the check engine soon light came on. dealer replaced cam sensor and gas cap. however light came on again. occasionally there is a rough idle and vehicle feels as if it is about to stall. dealer replaced cyliner head gasket. transmission slipping. dealer found 2 3 shift valves sticking. *tt
1
 The four speed automatic transmission is inadequately designed for towing the loads for which it is advertised by manufacturer, the gear ratios are totally inadequate for the load, the vehicle stalls nearly stalls in first gear on the grade.*yh
03/15/2001311/01/1999
 Transmission fails to brake in low gear. have repaired 3 times, ford refuses to repair again, says they are aware of the problem but cant fix it. i use low gear in steep mountain terrain where i live and it is a safety issue. they said use the brakes. i thought they should fix the vehicle. please help.*ak
 When driving at any speed without any prior warning vehicle stalled, causing loss of all power steering. also, overdrive light illuminated on dash before vehicle stalled out. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer has yet to determine the cause. please provide any further details.*ak
01/26/2001101/01/2001
 Stopped car in traffic to make a left hand turn. vehicle would not go when gas pedal was pressed. felt like vehicle was in neutral. then after awhilte it lunged forward with great force. i was able to stop and avoided a collision. this time they replaced the transmission. previously they replaced the fuel pump.*ak
04/20/20010
 While driving about 40 mph transmission got stuck, and vehicle could not accelerate. when trying to pick up speed vehicle start shaking like it was going to cut off. dealer was contacted, and fixed it under warranty.*ak
04/14/2001101/08/2000
 Vehicle was traveling only five miles on highway and transmission malfunctioned. also, when consumer applied brakes vehicle would take a long time to stop. dealership was aware of problem.*ak *slc
01/30/20014
 Vehicle failed to start. also, while driving 55 mph, vehicle decelerated without prior warning causing loss of power. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. *ak transmission was replaced. *slc
12/28/200008/01/2000
 Transmission or transfer case seems to be dropping out of gear. regardless of speed it will drop out then back in gear. sometimes when backing up and then putting vehicle in drive it sits there for almost one min. until it kicks in. been to the dealership a few times and they said it was normal. whem i bought this in aug of 2000 transfer case was empty of fluid and did not find out for two weeks. dealership refuses to check it or change it. already had a new engine in this in the first three weeks of ownership.*ak
10/11/2000110/01/1999
 While reversing engine could not decelerate. when stepping on brakes pedal went to the floor, but vehicle could not be stopped, crashing into garage. then vehicle was towed to dealer, and they could not find out what caused problem.*ak
08/18/2000206/01/2000
 1st failure: transmission would not downshift. engine check engine & o/d lights on. dealer replaced all electronic trans components + valve assembly. 2nd failure: 2 months later transmission slipping, would not engage any gear. fluid leaking apparently from cooling line.
04/01/2000
 1st gear will not engage unless going under 20mph. ford mechanic says this engine is designed this way. so, when in 4x4, 1st gear will not work nor can one get more braking power with 1st unless going under 20mph . *ak
04/01/2000102/01/2000
 I have had numersous complaints about this vehicle some have reoccurred, and some have never been fixed. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak( dot number: tire size: stock )
03/17/20000
 While son was driving, he put vehicle into overdrive before passing an intersection. when he took foot off the accelerator to step on the brakes, vehicle accelerated out of control, crashing into another vehicle. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
01/08/2005380005002/08/2004
 Vehicle shifted from 2nd to 3rd harshly & od light started flashing. did not do it every time it was driven. called dealer and was told no recalls were listed on this type problem. researched online and found a lot of complaints for 2000 explorer with same problem. transy mechanic repaired otv valve on transmission, resolved problem at my cost of $350. something definitely wrong when this many reports are filed for same issue. vehicle also weaves when speeds of 60 mph+ are reached as if would roll over. shocks do not seem to be set right, very rough ride for such a luxury fitted out vehicle. first ford i have ever owned in the 30+ years i have driven...not happy....i am selling. give me a pontiac anyday! ford, take ownership! *nm
01/30/20051
 While driving, the windshield wiper failed. the driver's side door locked on it's on. the consumer was unable to unlock it from the outside. the driver has to go through the passenger's door to get inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the power train control module needed to be replaced. please provide further details.
02/27/2003800001
 The vehicle increased in speed with out warning, the dealer stated there was a recall issued regarding the problem, however the consumer's vehicle identification number was not included.*jb
04/25/2002411/01/1999
 When parking vehicle on an incline, gas gauge will read incorrectly. once vehicle is moving again gas gauge keeps reading incorrectly. vehicle has been taken to dealer 4 times. dealer insists that this is how the gas gauge works.*ak. also the power train control module was replaced, the fuel injection system was replaced, consumer states if she fills the gas tank up, 150 miles later it will be a half tank, and then if she hits a bump in the road the needle will read full, the fuel tank sender, sending unit and instrument cluster have been replaced.*jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
05/29/2005106/15/2001
 Dt: the contact owns a 2000, ford. contact's vehicle caught on fire. the fires started in the transmission. it was first noticed when it was coming out of the engine compartment. the contact lost power prior to the fire. it was a fuel fire because it had to do with the transmission fluid. *ak
06/04/2003920001
 Transmission fuel line broke and leaked fuel onto the muffler and catalytic converter while driving.*ak
 While driving vehicle becomes hesitant, and jumps. took to dealer, and dealer had repairs done on vehicle. transmission was replaced. however, vehicle leaks. took to dealer again. dealer stated that transmission has to be replaced a second time. please provide any further information.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
05/12/200471002111/25/2001
 My 2 year old son was standing on the seat and was able to pull the vehicle out of park and into drive. the car was not running, the key was not on. the vehicle rolled down a hill and upon striking another vehicle, my son fell out. there is significant body damage to the vehicle, only minor injuries to my son. i was standing next to the open passenger door when it happened. i have been told that this it is not possible for the vehicle to be taken from park to drive without the brake on (the vehicle is equiped with this safety device). no repairs have yet been done. *ak
09/03/2003350001
 Gear shift will not move out of park. vehicle can be turned on ,but cannot be put in gear.*ak
01/28/200363000
 Consumer states, vehicle is unable to shift gears properly. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ph
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
12/28/200008/01/2000
 Transmission or transfer case seems to be dropping out of gear. regardless of speed it will drop out then back in gear. sometimes when backing up and then putting vehicle in drive it sits there for almost one min. until it kicks in. been to the dealership a few times and they said it was normal. whem i bought this in aug of 2000 transfer case was empty of fluid and did not find out for two weeks. dealership refuses to check it or change it. already had a new engine in this in the first three weeks of ownership.*ak
05/13/2000402/17/2000
 When traveling on the highway at 70 mph 4- wheel drive kicked in, causing transmission to downshift, resulting in sudden acceleration. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer has attempted to repair problem after each of the 4 incidents by replacing harness, computer, electronic controls, and transfer case. new problem has since developed--electrical malfunction when using auto door lock feature. *ak *ml
10/01/1999
 While turning right / left the vehicle vibrates in the rear of the vehicle. dealer says it's normal. also, while test driving vehicle dealer claimed it acted like the clutches in the position unit were grabbing. so they added a friction modifier to rear differential and transfer case. problem somewhat diminished, but not entirely solved. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
09/20/2001
 Vehicle was parked with engine running, park brake not applied, and vehicle suuddenly went backward, knocking consumer over , went 75 feet across street and hit a house. no injuries, damage to vehicle was $ 3000.00. *ak
07/20/2001201/01/2000
 I was driving down the busy highway @ 55 mph, the transmission went into neutral and it stopped moving. the car behind me just narrowly missed rear ending me. there was traffic in front of me, in back of me as well as along side of me. it could have been a very serious situation. i called nelson ford and they attempted to fix it , but could not find out the problem, i just need to drive it. it happened again on aug. 6, 2001 and they wouldn't even look at it again. the transmission was repaired jan. 6, 01, because it didn't shift properly into 2nd gear, june 8th, it was brought back in, because the overlight flashed on and off. on july19th i brought it in , cause it now shifts in and out of overdrive, erratic shifting and surge. today 8/9/01 it doesn't shift into overdrive correctly, there is several seconds delay before it shifts. the ford company was contacted about the second stahl on the highway and the overdrive not shifting properly. they will not take it apart again. and they can not verify that the car stalhled for me so they will not acknowlege the problem. who is responsible if i am in a serious accident. the ford company stated that they will sell me another ford at cost, they will take my explorer as a trade in and ford will kick in some money. you,may be happpy and then maybe not . the man i am to deal with is on vacation, so i agreed to wait to talk to them on monday. the issue is that i am not safe in this car..... i mailed a certified letter to ford telling them that i want it considered a lemon. they stat that it does not meet the lemon standards, it was only repaired 3 times. also there is not a ford product that i want to buy at this time. i just want out of this dangerous vehicle. please help me with options. i do not want the same situation as in california. thank you, ginger newborg. *ak
05/31/2001
 Consumer's child was sitting between bucket seats and turned key slightly. he hit gear lever, and the vehicle rolled , causing damage to vehicle. consumer took vehicle to dealer, they stated there was nothing they could do. vehicle didn't have such a feature.*ak
11/05/2000111/01/2000
 On 5 november i was driving to church and decided to stop the car by the side of the road, take off my jacket and place it on the back seat. i believe i put the gear into park, left the engine running, and got out. the next thing i knew the car was driving away, unmanned. it went off the road, then recrossed the road, and finally ended up in some trees. i was moderately injured when i fell trying to open the door of the rolling car. has this happened to other people? *ak
08/18/2000206/01/2000
 1st failure: transmission would not downshift. engine check engine & o/d lights on. dealer replaced all electronic trans components + valve assembly. 2nd failure: 2 months later transmission slipping, would not engage any gear. fluid leaking apparently from cooling line.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
07/25/200341000108/25/2001
 One year ago i started my car and pressed on the gas and it wouldn't go. the dealership corrected the problem under my warranty. in july 2003, my explorer began slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. took to dealership and they stated that by replacing the gaskets this seems to correct this problem in other ford explorer vehicles. the cost was $500. replacing the gaskets did not correct the problem ,and the dealer said that i needed a new transmission. they also stated that my car was no longer covered by a warranty. i had 41,000 miles and the warranty ended at 36,000. i contacted ford's customer service and they said that it was my responsibility to fix since my warranty ended. they also said that there is no recalls. my vehicle began slipping between 1st and 2nd and 2nd and 3rd. i took my explorer to aamco transmissions knowing that i would have to pay but i didn't have confidence in ford fixing my vehicle. apparently, the torque converter came apart and pieces were thrown throughout my transmission--total cost this time was $2,800. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
03/17/2000
 Rear axle assembly caused vehicle to vibrate at 70mph & over. when traveling at a lesser speed, it is hard to detect vibration. have taken to dealer, and informed consumer axle manufacturer knew of problem, but did not have a solution for it.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
07/16/2002706/01/2000
 While driving and with no warning, the left rear tire sidewall started to separate, causing a tire blowout. dealer notifed. size p235 175r15, dot6#m6hlfnwr2801. *ak the vehicle started to sway to the left-2 times. the consumer's husband then started to decelerate, and on the third time the left rear tire exploded. the vehicle was very difficult to control, and damage was done to the panel(vent peelings), and the tires/rims needed to be replaced. (other) problems in detail are as followed: the wheel/tires were out of round, there was a vibration from the drive shaft, steering/excessive tire wear, and the engine thermostat is sticking. *scc
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
 Consumer states of having problems with the transmission. dealer was contacted. ts
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
03/27/2005113000408/01/2000
 Explorer 4/4 eddie bauer. easter driving down highway smoke came from front of vehicle. dealer advised that gears had burned out and repaired. transmission went out again and was rebuilt. fluid was thrown out on to the highway. on third failure transmission was replaced. on saturday this week transmission went out again punta gored florida and is currently at the dealer for repair. *ak
09/01/20043
 While driving vehicle makes a clanking noise. the vehicle takes up to 2-5 seconds upon changing gears to reverse. going up hill it will down shift very hard as if the floor board is being knocked out. the differential, and rear end were replaced. *ak
04/07/200437126209/25/2002
 In march of 2004, i took my 2000 ford explorer xlt for general service, the mechanic found that the front pinion seal, and torque converter seals leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. thank the lord that i took out and extended warranty on the vehicle when i purchased it sept, 2002. the repairs where completed, i also took it back to my mechanic to check and make sure the work was done. on 10/26/04 i took the vehicle back in again for work to be done and the mechanic again found the front pinion to be leaking, also found that the upper and lower ball joints were needed and that the power steering pump was chattering. just some background information: the vehicle was originally owned by my sister, when i purchased the vechicle, she was turning in her 2 year lease. when i took the vehicle over it only had 11,681 miles on it. the first repairs were at 37126 miles, second time miles were 45721 miles. i also have several area's on the vehicle that have rust. i can remeber a few years ago when the 3 major car companies talked about rust not going to be a problem. one of the places with rust is on the radiator support. i just wonder how ford or any of our other us car companies can expect us to keep buying inferior products and pay alot more money. *jb
108/18/2000
 Vehicle has a whining noise from the rear ring and pinion gear between 50 and 60 mph, the ring and pinion gear was replaced but did not correct the problem, now the noise started at 69 mph, dealer tried a number of other fixes but none of them helped. nlm
02/01/2000
 No summary
10/01/1999
 While turning right / left the vehicle vibrates in the rear of the vehicle. dealer says it's normal. also, while test driving vehicle dealer claimed it acted like the clutches in the position unit were grabbing. so they added a friction modifier to rear differential and transfer case. problem somewhat diminished, but not entirely solved. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
11/23/20001000105/08/2000
 Dt: consumer states that 6 months after purchasing the vehicle she contacted the manufacturer and told them there was a clattering sound coming from under the hood. there was a recall on the vehicle, and on the way to the dealership to have the recall repaired, the motor went out. consumer had previously taken the vehicle to merle kelly ford in chanute, kansas to have the drivetrain repaired, but was told they could not find the cause of the problem. she received a recall on the drivetrain, and on the way to the dealership, this problem occurred. there was a span of years i between the time she took the vehicle to the dealer and when the recall was issued. *ak
01/01/2000
 Driveshaft broke twice, and had been replaced in july of 2000, and april of 2001. during first incident, consumer was told that yoke and another components was cracked. no determination has been made as to reason for this defect. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
01/04/2001
 While driving 20 mph driveshaft snapped in two, dealer repaired it under warranty, but, said that had never seen anything like it, and sent it to ford company. consumer has yet to hear from ford.*ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
03/28/20033742209/19/2001
 Transmission went on my 2000 ford explorer with only 37,431 miles on it. only 1,400 over the warranty!! *nlm
02/01/200311/20/1999
 Transmission slips and delays engagement shifting 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. o/d light flashing. just out of waranty and ford quoting $1200 to fix manufacturer defect.
09/14/2002
 Consumer has had three automatic transmisions installed. the problem is still ocurring. please provide further information. *mr
06/01/2000109/10/1999
 The transmission failed causing the vehicle to shift erratically and the o/d light to illuminate. nlm
09/15/2000209/13/2000
 After only 20 miles of driving the vehicle, the consumer spotted a transmission leak in the driveway , three weeks after repair transmission was leakin again, the consumer is requesting a new vehicle. *slc
06/01/2000109/10/1999
 The transmission failed causing the vehicle to shift erratically and the o/d light to illuminate. nlm
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - LUBRICANT
12/06/2000511/22/1999
 There was a very loud noise coming from engine. took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the engine lifters. 5 days later, problem reoccurred. vehicle has had 4 engines in last two years. *ak on several occasions, the check engine soon light came on. dealer replaced cam sensor and gas cap. however light came on again. occasionally there is a rough idle and vehicle feels as if it is about to stall. dealer replaced cyliner head gasket. transmission slipping. dealer found 2 3 shift valves sticking. *tt
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
06/07/200474000105/03/2000
 On the evening of june 7, 2004, as i was driving on 85s, my car began shaking violently. as i was trying to get out of the way of the traffic, there was a huge boom from my vehicle and the car stopped. initially, all of the service people around thought that it was my transmission that fell out. i had the car towed to my mechanic who later confirmed that it was my transfer case that had fallen from the bottom of the car. there was absolutely no prior warnings (no service lights appeared in the vehicle) of this happening other than a slight shaking in the car a day or two before. my mechanic is in the process of creating an estimate for this work.*ak
01/11/2004460002
 When engaging the 4 - wheel drive low the vehicle locked up without warning. as a result, the steering becomes inoperative. the cause has yet to be determined. *la
09/28/2001109/28/2001
 The consumer heard a noise coming from transfer case while traveling at low speeds. the vehicle was serviced but the dealer couldn't duplicate the problem. *ak *ph *nlm
02/22/200338700102/01/2000
 4-wheel drive does not work with only 38,770 miles on 2000 ford explorer and ford will not fix it under covered expenses even though we don't know how long it has been broken. high and low light up on dash board and when put in drive, it makes the thump as though it is in 4 wheel drive. we thought all along it was working until we got hung up 2 weeks ago in a drive way and the front wheels would not move. i think it was broke before the 36000 mile warranty expired. but ford will not consider fixing it without us paying for it. *jb

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