I have a 2001 Excursion 4 X 4, with the 7.3 Diesel engine. Before the 36,000 mile warranty expired I took it to the dealer and had it serviced and inspected, and no problems were found.

I just turned 41,000 miles and up to now I have had no problems. A few days ago when returning to LA from Las Vegas, the outside temp was 114, I noticed that the engine service soon light had come on. A few minutes later the overdrive light on the shifter started to blink. So I tried to reset it but it would not reset.

I stopped at a truck stop and checked the trans oil level which was OK. When I started to leave the startion, I noticed that the trans was starting to slip in first gear. but once it shifted into second gear, it seams to be OK.

I took it to the dealer the next day and I got a rude awakening!

The 100,000 mile powertrain warranty does not cover the transmission, and the bumper to bumper warranty expired at 36,000 miles.

I was told by the dealer that when they put the test computer on the system, 6 trouble codes came up. all related to the transmission, and that the trans needs a total overhaul or a new factory trans, all at my expense.

The dealer can not tell me what caused the problem only that the trans has to be replaced.

Does anyone have any suggestions???

e-mail me at zoloent@juno.com

Thanks,

zoloent

 

I am having the same problem ... 2003 Excursion. At about 35,000 miles had to have transmission replaced because it was hesitating when shifting from reverse to drive - FOrd replaced under warranty. Now at about 45000 miles the OD light is flashing and check engine light is on, a mechanic friend checked out error codes and said it was some kind of shift solenoid. Haven't been to Ford yet but I'm sure it won't be covered under warranty.

 

I had a problem with my 93 tranny, it would get "confused" at highway speed in O.D. It would shift in and out of O.D., took it to a Aamco shop and they found that the sensor for the gear selector (on the tranny) was bad. Your problem is a little different so I'd remove the tranny dipstick and smell the fluid. If it smells burnt, then you are in deep doodoo. If not, I'd take it to a reliable trans shop and have them troubleshoot it. As everyone here will say, high temperatures is very bad on trannies, they usually add a bigger cooler to their vehicles.

 

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