1999 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Problems

May 8, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control

This is a brand new vehicle which has already experienced 3 significant defects. It has been out of service 3 out of 10 days. No defect listed in summary. *ak

ODI 706657

April 27, 1999

Automatic Transmission

5 speed automatic transmission slips when moving from standstill, shifting to 2nd gear. Problem was fixed 1st time and has reoccurred 4 months later. Local dealer fixed both times, replacing same part both times. 2nd time, factory recommended overhaul of transmission, done by dealer. Problem appears to surface in 4 month intervals. Now have approx. 800 miles on latest fix.

ODI 712225

March 2, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Brake Lights · Door · Fuel Injection System · Interior · Labels · Pedals And Linkages · Power Train · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Suspension · Switch · Unknown Or Other

Brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. Lights come on, but go back out while brakes are still being applied. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said that it is normal. *ak brake switch has been replaced 6 times and power booster has been replaced with no remedies, brake pedal makes a popping noise when released. Message center, miles per gallon, is inaccurate and has been replaced, however consumer states it…

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ODI 858120

February 24, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Interior/Under Dash · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer

I purchased this 99 explorer in february and already it has been in the shop several times for different defects including on the first day i bought the truck and took in home with 6 miles on it the transmission began slipping and eventually went out on the truck. Since it was a saturday that this happened the truck sat till monday when the dealer had it towed back (i did notice transmission fluid on the ground).the…

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ODI 707459

December 23, 1998

Automatic Transmission · Power Train

Transmission would start to slip when traveling just 10mph. The rpms would be over 3 thousand. Had vehicle checked at dealership & was informed transmission was stuck & that it's a factory defect, almost blew up. Also, speedometer does not keep accurate speeds. If speed is increased,it would fail to work. This was referred to mechanic by manufacturer. *ak

ODI 837586

Automatic Transmission

Vehicle shut off without warning.*mr while attempting to merge into traffic, the vehicle made a grinding noise and did not move. There was no warning lights indicating there was a problem. *ts. The dealer informed the consumer the transmission had experienced an internal failure.*jb

ODI 10029598

Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Transmission is not acting like it is suppose to. Every timee consumer hit the brakes passenger side will make a real hard noise. Transmission has been fixed five times, and it is under warranty. But brake dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with it. Ts

ODI 10006032

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control

While driving vehicle stalled and died. Driver applied brakes and vehicle would surge suddenly. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and replaced wires. Problem has reoccurred . *ak

ODI 869309

Automatic Transmission

The valve train in the transmission is defective, causing the transmission to slip when changing from 1st to 2nd gear. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and manufcturer has been notified. *ak

ODI 850054

Automatic Transmission · Mid/Rear Assembly

The transmission fails on hill causing the vehicle to roll backwards while in drive or roll forward while in reverse. Nlm

ODI 550179

Automatic Transmission

Design of the automatic transmission allows for the vehicle to be in drive gear and roll backward when releasing brake pedal at a stop. Mjs

ODI 547303