2002+ auto trans shifting input needed
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2002+ auto trans shifting input needed
My Explorer is a 2004 V-6 auto trans. The trans shifts differently then any other vehicle that I have owned. Normally in an auto trans vehicle you either hardly feel it shift or it shifts firm & you can feel each shift without any lag.
On my Explorer when it shifts it's almost like a standard trans where you can feel each shift leave the gear, pause for just a second & then engage into the next gear. It does this in all gears. It's not too rough or problematic but seems very strange for an auto trans.
I have already dropped the pan, changed filter, replaced with Mercon V. Yes I did add the correct amount while it was running on a level surface in park at 110 degrees +or- a few. The fluid and pan was clean, no excessive clutch material, just a small amount on the magnet in the pan. The pan was not black & nasty but was very clean to my surprise.
So, how does your trans shift? is this normal or is there a potential problem? No CEL or O/D flashing. Just concerned. There are articles all over the internet about this being a junk transmission. I would like to hear from owners about how their transmission shifts, how many miles you have on the original trans, etc.
Thanks, Rich
On my Explorer when it shifts it's almost like a standard trans where you can feel each shift leave the gear, pause for just a second & then engage into the next gear. It does this in all gears. It's not too rough or problematic but seems very strange for an auto trans.
I have already dropped the pan, changed filter, replaced with Mercon V. Yes I did add the correct amount while it was running on a level surface in park at 110 degrees +or- a few. The fluid and pan was clean, no excessive clutch material, just a small amount on the magnet in the pan. The pan was not black & nasty but was very clean to my surprise.
So, how does your trans shift? is this normal or is there a potential problem? No CEL or O/D flashing. Just concerned. There are articles all over the internet about this being a junk transmission. I would like to hear from owners about how their transmission shifts, how many miles you have on the original trans, etc.
Thanks, Rich
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I think you really have the 5 speed, just like our 2002... If you have changed the oil and filter and no change.. I might be temped to have the dealer reload the shift program into the computer and see if that fixes anything ?
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The usual shift problem with this trans is a flare between 2nd and 3rd. (or is that 1st and 2nd?) The revs climb and it slides into the next gear. Do that a lot and clutch material will build up quick.
A firm positive shift is your friend with this box. Not sure your's is OK, but it does not sound like the "standard" problem.
A firm positive shift is your friend with this box. Not sure your's is OK, but it does not sound like the "standard" problem.
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