2008 Ford Expedition

2008 FORD EXPEDITION
5,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SSINEK
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I was backing out from the garage and needed to go forward and in reverse several times as I was manuerving around a car in my driveway parked behind me. As I was going in reverse, I stopped and shifted the car to drive I heard a clunking noise and then the engine stated reving excessively, the car lurched forward, I stepped hard on the brake, shifted to park but the car kept trying to move forward. It slammed into my garage wall and didn't stop until I was able to shut the car off. In examining the car I have noticed what appears to be a transmission fluid leak (red oil). Could a faulty transmission cause this to happen? I purchased this 2008 in December and just reached only 5000 miles.
Apr 20, 2009 at 1:25 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There could be a problem with the speed sensor or other sensor. Have you taken it to the dealer?
Apr 30, 2009 at 3:49 PM
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Yes, I have taken it back to the dealer and they had their "regional inspector" analyze the car. They did not find anything other that a power steering flluid leak?
May 6, 2009 at 10:49 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is interesting. PS fluid is clear and you saw red fluid which is ATF.
May 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM
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I was told they use Mercon V which is red in color. I am no expert on that but did find on the web that Mercon V is red in color when I googled it.

Specifications and Approvals

AAMCO Mercon V

Ford Mercon V X
Ford Mercon X
General Motors' Dexron III X
General Motors' Dexron IIE X
General Motors' Dexron II X


Typical Properties

AAMCO® Mercon V

Viscosity
cSt @ 100ºC 7.5
cP @ -40ºC (-40ºF) 10,500
Flash Point, ºC (ºF) 206 (403)
Pour Point, ºC (ºF) -55 (-67)
Gravity, API 34.1
Color Red
May 7, 2009 at 4:09 PM