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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 02:11 AM
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2003 Ford Explorer transmission problems

My Explorer started to shift slow from 1st to 2nd. I ordered servos hoping that is the problem. While I waited for parts,I allowed my wife to continue to drive it and it unexpectedly stopped working completely after sitting all day...no forward...no reverse. I plan to remove the pan next week. My question is, what are the likely causes for a transmission to completely fail while sitting parked? What should I look for first? What should I test? Are there any helpful threads that I should read?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Why didn't you start with changing the fluid and filter?

Low fluid can cause slow shifting and delayed or no engagement into 1st or reverse.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by KhanTyranitar
Why didn't you start with changing the fluid and filter?

Low fluid can cause slow shifting and delayed or no engagement into 1st or reverse.
I started with adding fluid. It did not appear to be low. I ordered a filter and gasket, but it stopped moving before I received my parts. My hope is to only drop the pan once...wish me luck.
 
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