Please I need HELP..Explorer 4x4 automatic transmision problem

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Dec 26, 2005 | 09:46 PM

waro

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From: Caracas, Venezuela, South

Please I need HELP..Explorer 4x4 automatic transmision problem

First of all Marry Christmast... Secondly sorry for my english it is rusted as I graduated from Western Michigan University a few years ago...I live in Venezuela. Well my problem is as follows: Today while driving in a highway as I accelerated RPM went up ( Transmission Slips ) and from that moment Truck only performs Ok in secong gear... If I engage Drive it slips and it is hard to drive on that gear, unless I select second gear drive up to 25 to 35 miles per hour and proceed to engaged drive. If a come to a complete stop in drive and then accelerate it slips and as I accelerate and I hear a nasty clunk sound from beneath the truck as it tries to go to second or third gear. I have to engage second ( using the gear selector ) accelerate the truck I then engage drive if I want to continue in drive....

I have to add that ATM fluid level was a bit higher ( about 1 inch above cross marked area in the dipstick ). I pumped out about 1 1/2 " , disconneted the battery for about half an hour I took it for a drive. After that Truck performed a little bit better but still slips in drive as I increase acceleration and still hear the clunking sound as transmission tries to go to second gear.

Any suggestion will be highly appreciated.

HY

Dec 26, 2005 | 09:52 PM

pacer88220

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From: coldest place in hell

Sorry to say but trans may be toast. You can try filter and fluid flush but be prepared for the worst.
Also Merry belated x-mas. Not meant as smart remark either.