Transmission quit working

2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
256,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STWOLF9194
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My transmission went out with no signs or warnings. On my way to work truck was doing fine until i had to stop at a red light light turned green i gave it gas and truck was barely moving. I added fluid still nothing. I replaced the torque converter because transmission goes into gear and truck will only move 1ft forward and backward. Is it my transmission or something else?
Mar 21, 2021 at 12:04 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

If you replaced the torque converter and the issue still happens, you may have a bad front pump in the transmission itself which requires opening the transmission.

Did you change the fluid and filter? If you have a clogged filter, it will do this:

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Roy

Hydraulic System

Fluid Pump
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views.

The fluid pump provides the fluid pressure required to charge the torque converter, main control assembly, transmission cooling system, lubrication system and apply devices.

The fluid pump is a positive displacement, gear and crescent type pump. The fluid pump is driven by the torque converter hub.

Filter
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views.
All fluid drawn from the transmission fluid pan by the fluid pump passes through the fluid filter.

The transmission fluid filter and its accompanying seals are part of the fluid path from the sump (pan) to the fluid pump.

The transmission fluid filter has a bypass section which allows fluid vented at the main regulator valve to be recirculated to the fluid pump, without passing through the transmission fluid filter.

Main Control
For component location, refer to Disassembled Views.

The main control valve body and related components are part of the pressure side of the hydraulic system.

The main control valve body consists of the solenoids, the valve body assembly and the separator plate.

These components combine to convert electrical signals into hydraulic actions.

All valves in the main control assembly are anodized aluminum and cannot be sanded, filed, or dressed in any other way. Any damage to the valves that prevents or restricts their movement, requires installation of a new main control valve body.
Mar 22, 2021 at 6:17 AM