2004 FORD EXPLORER Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
308 NHTSA complaints on file
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints — Page 7
WHEN PUTTING TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE IT HESITATES AND SLAMS IN TO GEAR. VERY LOUD HUMMING NOISE IN REAR WHEN IN ANY SPEED OF ACCELERATION. VEHICLE IS GOING TO DEALERSHIP TOMMOROW.
CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BACKED UP, IT WOULD HESITATE WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE ALSO LEAPED FORWARD WITH THE CONSUMERS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, IT WAS PLACED IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. *SC THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. *JB
WHEN SHIFTING TO REVERSE- STEP ON GAS - DOES NOT ENGAGE THEN SUDDENLY A CLUNK AND TAKES OFF VERY FAST IN REVERSE- WORRIED ABOUT HITTING SOMEONE- DEALER HAS REFLASHED & THEN REPLACED SOLENOID IN TRANSMISSION PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *NM
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT WHEN PLACING VEHICLE IN REVERSE, IT JERKED, AND SOMETIMES IT RACED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT PART OF THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ENGAGING THE TRANSMISSION IN "REVERSE" IT HESITATES, SLIPS THEN SURGES. LOUD BANGING/CLUNKING NOISES HEARD, SOUNDS LIKE UNIVERSAL JOINT. DEALER STATES PARTS ON ORDER. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT TO FORD, DEALER BLAMES IT ON A DEFECTIVE SERVO, SYNCHRO OR SOLINOID. AWAITING NATIONWIDE BACK ORDERED PARTS FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURE, WHAT MAKES ME THINK THAT THIS SAME PART WON'T AGAIN FAIL. WHAT IS FORD'S RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THE TRANSMISSION WHICH STILL IS ENCOUNTERING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS I AWAIT THE REPAIR PARTS? SOUNDS LIKE A SAFETY PROBLEM TO ME.*AK
4X4 EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER - BANGS INTO REVERSE. *AK
WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE IT SURGED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK *NM
THE GEAR ON MY NEWLY PURCHASED 2004 FORD EXPLORER BROKE OFF. I BELEIVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. WHEN I TOOKTHE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER THEY COULDN'T BELIEVE IT THEMSELVES. I AM AFRAID TO WONDER WHAT ELSE IS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE.*AK
Other 2004 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Structurebody
209 complaints
Power Train
108 complaints
Structure
80 complaints
Visibility
59 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
58 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
55 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
54 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
47 complaints
Electrical System
46 complaints
Engine
44 complaints
Unknown Or Other
35 complaints
Steering
33 complaints
Wheels
32 complaints
Air Bags
30 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
19 complaints
Service Brakes
18 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
18 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
17 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
15 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
14 complaints
Structureframe And Members
14 complaints
Suspensionrear
14 complaints
Tires
14 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
12 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
12 complaints
Visibilitywiper
12 complaints
Equipment
11 complaints
Power Traindriveline
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
10 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Structurebodytailgate
7 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
6 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
5 complaints
Structurebodyhood
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint