Transmission problems it feels like it is slipping?

A filter and transmission oil change will not go astray if it has not been done in a long time, this will also give you the opportunity to check for debris in the pan, a scan may also through some light on to this one. I would scan for trans codes these guides can help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down these guides and report back.

I'm having to manually pull the shifter down into low gear when I come to a stop or when pulling out initially. What does this sound like to you and what would be the easiest, cheapest fix for this problem?

If it is not down shifting, it will probably be a shift valve problem, this really need to be look at by a qualified trans mechanic as there may be other problems as well.

When you start the car it will move about 10 feet then just stop like the tranny slipped out of gear, if you restart the car after a few minutes it will be able to move agian for a few feet but that is the only way to get it mobile agian after it slips

[quote:273ac314ca="DuberI"]Transmission problem
1998 Ford Explorer V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 165000 miles

When you start the car it will move about 10 feet then just stop like the tranny slipped out of gear, if you restart the car after a few minutes it will be able to move agian for a few feet but that is the only way to get it mobile agian after it slips[/quote:273ac314ca]

You need to start by checking the fluid level. If the level is OK, check it for color and odor. It should be a clear pink to red color, and should smell oily, but not burned or "varnishy." After that, you may need internal transmission repair but we should service it first this video will help us.

https://youtu.be/HJdcWI6m3J4

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

I love my 1997 Ford Explorer but something is wrong with it. We had the transmission replaced about 9 months ago...it costs us $1000 (friend price). The "new" transmission had 40,000 miles on it but the transmission hesitates when it is put in gear and it slips intermittantly. I have to let it "warm up" before I can drive it. I can come to a stop at a light and when the light changes and it is time to go, it sometimes will slip and then "kick" in to gear before it will go forward. It worries me. Body is in great condition and only 125,500 miles on it but I've been laid off now for a year so I cannot afford to replace the transmission again. I read something about a vacuum modulator valve or 4WD actuator. Could either of these be the problem? I also received a recall letter from Ford about a "speed control deactivation switch". Would have anything to do with it? I don't know what any of these are but can you help please.

First, the trans doesn't use a vacuum modulator. Much older vehicles did. As far as the speed control deactivation device, it wouldn't cause the problem. However, it can cause a fire (while the car is off and parked in the garage) so I recommend having that taken care of ASAP. the 4wd actuator wouldn't cause it either. It is only activated when you require 4wd.

Now, is the trans full? Is the fluid clean? Have you had it serviced?

Let me know.
Joe

Joe,
Thank you for your response to my question. As I mentioned previously we had the transmission replaced 9 months ago along with new fluid, and whatever else is done when a transmission is replaced. Granted the "new" transmission was a used but it only had 40,000 miles on it. Since we had it replaced we have not had it serviced...should it need serviced? My husband does check the fluid and it is always full. I do not drive the Explorer much since I am unemployed. In fact, I have only driven about 1000 miles in the last 9 months, maybe. It has been slipping like I described since we had the transmission replaced and at first we thought there may be air in the lines and that it might stop after a little while but it hasn't. Any ideas what it could be? Thank you for the tip on the speed control deactivation device...I plan on getting that looked at asap.
Thank you,
Doris

1998 Explorer 4 Door v6 XLT 168K. I have 31" tires on this truck. Once in a while it used to pop out of gear it seemed when it was cold. I would just let the idle come down and then it would pop in and be ok. Now, if I put it in drive, it will go barely if I feather the gas, it will then start moving, and once it gets rolling 5 or 10 mph, I will back off it and it will lock up and a way we go. Same thing in reverse. However, If I shift to 1, and manually shift my way up, it runs like a top. When I am at highway speed, if I engage the OD, it slides in a little slow, but I can accelerate slowly (without getting it to downshift) in every gear. It sounded like a pressure issue to me. I have been driving it like this for about 500 miles. I did change the fluid and filter 5000 miles ago, and now added some Lucas Tans fix to it (white bottle). I will have a garage do it, whatever it is, just was curious what kind of money we are talking.

[quote:d8e1092103="Calipepe"]1998 Explorer 4 Door v6 XLT 168K. I have 31" tires on this truck. Once in a while it used to pop out of gear it seemed when it was cold. I would just let the idle come down and then it would pop in and be ok. Now, if I put it in drive, it will go barely if I feather the gas, it will then start moving, and once it gets rolling 5 or 10 mph, I will back off it and it will lock up and a way we go. Same thing in reverse. However, If I shift to 1, and manually shift my way up, it runs like a top. When I am at highway speed, if I engage the OD, it slides in a little slow, but I can accelerate slowly (without getting it to downshift) in every gear. It sounded like a pressure issue to me. I have been driving it like this for about 500 miles. I did change the fluid and filter 5000 miles ago, and now added some Lucas Tans fix to it (white bottle). I will have a garage do it, whatever it is, just was curious what kind of money we are talking.[/quote:d8e1092103]
it is the forward clutch pack. I will replace or do a R&I on the trans.

Have a 96 ford explorer transmission slipping n rpms high. Have gotten to two directions of advice do you think I need to replace sensors or solenoid pack?

You can't second guess these problems, you need to get the transmission assessed by a dealer or a qualified trans tech, autos are very complex and any number of problems may be present, its a waste of time and money throwing parts at it hoping that that is the problem, get it diagnosed first and get a quote for any repairs and shop around don't take the first price either.

The transmission slips out of gear when there is no pull on the engine

Is the fluid full? Is this the original transmission? If so, he front pump or torque converter may be bad. At an idle, the pressure drops. If one is weak because of mileage, it may slip out of gear.

Let me know.
Joe

i have a 95 ford explorer xlt whenever i accelerate to fast the tranny slips into natural when i pull out in first i got a ride until the tack is 30 or more rpms higher than usual then let off the gas and usually the tranny will shift then somebody please tell me whats wrong i ave been working on this problem for months

it sounds like one of two things.
1. is there a cable that runs from the throttle plate down to the trans?
2. you could have a bad govner.
3. can you manualy shift all the gears ok. if so have the govner checked.
when as last time trans was serviced it should be done at least every 30,000 miles.
sometimes on thoes it not always the transmission fault i have seen some of them be a transfercase problem. cause that is a fulltime 4x4 when you turn the switch inside it is just taking it out of auto into hi or low range. if you have checked all these other things. i have talked about check it out .and also you didn't say how many miles was on the truck or if the fluid was full or not.(NOS)

Transmission problem 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 179,00 miles
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This car is for my 16 year old son. The transmission has a hard time changing gears. You have to take your foot off the gas at 25 miles per hour so it will go into the next gear. Is it the tansmission going out due to age or is there something else we can do.

I know this doesnt help you much, but I have an '01 Explorer Sport purchased used w/about 120K miles on it. It does the same thing, I have to let off the gas for it to shift, and if I dont, it will rev up really high and slam into gear jerking the car. Im not sure what is the cause, my guess is the transmission going out, but I know that sometimes when it happens my O/D light will start to flash on and off until I turn my car off. Maybe it has to do with the over drive unit. Im curious what the answer to this issue is as well.

We own a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT, automatic with 66k miles on it and justabout 1 year ago we had the same symptoms. Shifting from 2nd to 3rd was slow and required high revs and when it did shift it was with a very audible THUNK and the SUV would jolt forward. Downshifting from 3rd to 2nd was a little slow but smooth. I checked the tranmsmission fluid immediately and it smelled smokey and had black streaks in it. Had it towed to a repair shop and the verdict was a burned up transmission. Come to find out, Ford transmissions were pure crap from mid 90's through early 2000. I did an internet search and saw plenty of forums with posts from people complaining of the same crappy Ford automatic transmissions. Luckedly we had an extended warranty and after ONLY $700 for the deductable we got a brand new transmission. Been running great since then.

I recommend checking the tranny fluid. If it smells smokey or has black streaks in it, then have it towed and expect about $2.5k for a new tranny.

These trucks had a problem with clogging the cat converter which makes the transmission shift way late and when you let you foot off the gas. Check this guide to confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers

Yep that was the problem good call! I love this site. Everything working great it cost me 350.00 for s used cat.

i just replaced my transmission about 6 months ago. yesterday my car started to slow down even though i was giving it gas. it reved up fine but would not go forward?
any ideas?

HI there,

If this was a re-co transmission take it back to the repairer, if second hand, bet get a transmission specialist to test and report on it, there will be a few tests that will have to be done to determine the cause of this problem.

Mark (mhpautos)

In my Ford Explorer it does not want to shift from first gear to second gear unless I let off the accellerator it does not slip or do this in any of the other gears do I need to have my transmission rebuilt?

Has the check engine light come on? It sounds like a bad shift solenoid.

Let me know.

Joe

Yes the check engine light did come on

WHat I would like for you to do is take the vehicle to a nationally recognized parts store and have them scan the computer for codes. Most will do it for free, and it could tell us what is wrong with the transmission.

Do that and let me know what you find.

Joe

Engine problem
1993 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 100K miles
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I have a 93 ford explorer with a rebuilt engine, the engine has 100 k miles. I started the truck in the morning..it was very cold outside... I started it and it turned over and immediately made a popping noise and died... after it died I could smell a weird smell almost like a strong exhaust smell.... since that morning my truck has been making a hissing noise coming from the engine sounding like a vacuum leak, when I start the truck it idles high and when shift into gear it jerks very hard, it also runs rough when it trims down to an idle and dies. While driving I also notice that it runs like the transmission is slipping, it feels like it is constantly having to catch up to go in gear causing the truck to jerk.. All this happened after starting my truck that morning.... I am stumped on where to start and how to fix the problem ... any help would be great... thank you.

start by checking the transmission fluid level. next there is a vacuum port where a bunch of vacuum lines connect near the rear of the engine. one of the lines popped off. find it and put it back on. use a zip tie to secure it. if transmission fluid is low you could have a bad transmission modulator valve that is causing all your problems.

I don't know if it was supposed to fix all my problems but I did exactly what you said and found the missing hose, reconnected it and EVERYTHING runs great. Thanks a million for the quick response and your help...

I have the same problem, one of the vacuum lines is popped off, the only problem is I can not find that line anywhere. The open port is one of the 2 that faces the firewall, and it is the closest one to the brake booster. Where should the other end of that line go so maybe i can trace it back and find the end so I can plug it back in.

Thanks,
Jason

my transmission slips when it is cold out side(<32F)
my transmission change normal when is warm outside (>60F)

The first thing to check is the fluid level. For an automatic transmission to function normally, the fluid level must be between the "full" and "add" marks on the dipstick. If the fluid level is low, the transmission may slip or engage slowly. If the level is too high, the fluid can become mixed with air (aerated) causing shifting problems, slippage and noise.
Check the level when the transmission is hot. On most vehicles this is done with the engine idling and the transmission in Park. Moving the gear selector thorough each gear position prior to checking the level will help assure an accurate reading.
If the transmission fluid never had been changed, it is time to do it.
Let me know how far you have come

i own a 91 ford explorer. and it slips from time to time. the gaset leck a little. what can i do to fix it with out geting a new transmission

[quote:2f2cd13bba="jeff2650"]Transmission problem
1991 Ford Explorer 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 190034 miles

i own a 91 ford explorer. and it slips from time to time. the gaset leck a little. what can i do to fix it with out geting a new transmission[/quote:2f2cd13bba]


Hi Jeff,

When was your last tranny service, filter and fluid change? Have you added fluid since leak has started? When checking fluid is it a brownish color?


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i just got it. and it looks clean. i put about hafl a cort in every week.i dont know it was changed last

[quote:9221533d7e="jeff2650"]i just got it. and it looks clean. i put about hafl a cort in every week.i dont know it was changed last[/quote:9221533d7e]

Ok, first thing I would do since it only slips accassionally, is to change the filter and fluid. You could have a partially clogged filter. Post results ...



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ok luces mskes some stuff called lucse fix for transmissions would it work when i service the transmission?