2002-2005 Ford Exploder?

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Mar 10, 2015 | 11:34 AM

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Primerranger

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Originally Posted by Askye

That said the biggest problem I have experienced with these is their transmissions. They are unforgiving. Most people don't think about changing their automatic transmission fluids or filters and have never heard the word "Transmission service" in their life. It is a big deal and for Fords it is a regular maintenance item.

Check the fluid when you look over the vehicle, It should be a nice redish color. Not brown or black. Smell it! If it smells burnt walk away. The transmissions filter has probably never been changed and that transmission most likely isn't long for this world.

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you cant check the fluid from the top there is no dipstick or tube on 02 and up explorers .so you have to roll the dice on that one like i did

Mar 10, 2015 | 02:40 PM

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Askye

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Originally Posted by Primerranger

you cant check the fluid from the top there is no dipstick or tube on 02 and up explorers .so you have to roll the dice on that one like i did

Correct, you have to check it from under the vehicle on the newer ones. But you should still check it!

If your not sure how, theres lots of YouTubes for it