Gear change not smooth
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Gear change not smooth
Hi,
I have 2 questions about my 2000 Explorer XLT (6 cyl, 4litre), automatic transmission. 126k miles on the clock.
(1) When taking off from a stop light, for example, the gear changes are not smooth. You can hear the engine rev before it finally 'finds' the next gear.
(2) The parking brake (emergency brake) light on the dash stays on even after you release the brake. A fluid problem maybe?
Any help with either of the above is much appreciated.
thanks,
Declan
I have 2 questions about my 2000 Explorer XLT (6 cyl, 4litre), automatic transmission. 126k miles on the clock.
(1) When taking off from a stop light, for example, the gear changes are not smooth. You can hear the engine rev before it finally 'finds' the next gear.
(2) The parking brake (emergency brake) light on the dash stays on even after you release the brake. A fluid problem maybe?
Any help with either of the above is much appreciated.
thanks,
Declan
Last edited by declanok; Jul 31, 2006 at 06:29 PM.
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Declanok, let's try the easy stuff first. The parking brake light switch is located directly above the pedal. Try spraying it down with WD-40, and see if that releases the switch. Sounds like it's sticking closed and keeping the light on.
The shifting "flare" you're experiencing is a little more complicated. It seems to be common on the 5R55E transmission (mine did it at about 42K miles). Ford has a separator plate and blow-off valve kit, which along with a Superior shift kit, cured my flare. Installation took most of a Saturday afternoon.
I can look up the part numbers if you wish, since mine is also a 2000.
The shifting "flare" you're experiencing is a little more complicated. It seems to be common on the 5R55E transmission (mine did it at about 42K miles). Ford has a separator plate and blow-off valve kit, which along with a Superior shift kit, cured my flare. Installation took most of a Saturday afternoon.
I can look up the part numbers if you wish, since mine is also a 2000.
