Are transmission failures common?
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So my 1st post after just buying a 2000 5.4 Excursion. Looks like I have a tranny problem. When its cold, no problems. After getting to normal temp, I get clunks when in 3rd or 4th. It changes smoothly into gear, then clunks as the rpm goes down. Then a couple if times going uphill in 4th, I got some slippage.
This is a daily driver, just kids and stuff. No boats or trailers.
Is there anything I can do to fix it without replacing the tranny? I am not able to do this myself so any work will be in the shop. Would buying a new tranny online be worth doing or just fix this one?
Thanks in advance for you expert opinion!
Andrew
This is a daily driver, just kids and stuff. No boats or trailers.
Is there anything I can do to fix it without replacing the tranny? I am not able to do this myself so any work will be in the shop. Would buying a new tranny online be worth doing or just fix this one?
Thanks in advance for you expert opinion!
Andrew
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So my 1st post after just buying a 2000 5.4 Excursion. Looks like I have a tranny problem. When its cold, no problems. After getting to normal temp, I get clunks when in 3rd or 4th. It changes smoothly into gear, then clunks as the rpm goes down. Then a couple if times going uphill in 4th, I got some slippage.
This is a daily driver, just kids and stuff. No boats or trailers.
Is there anything I can do to fix it without replacing the tranny? I am not able to do this myself so any work will be in the shop. Would buying a new tranny online be worth doing or just fix this one?
Thanks in advance for you expert opinion!
Andrew
This is a daily driver, just kids and stuff. No boats or trailers.
Is there anything I can do to fix it without replacing the tranny? I am not able to do this myself so any work will be in the shop. Would buying a new tranny online be worth doing or just fix this one?
Thanks in advance for you expert opinion!
Andrew
It's especially better to start your own thread instead of reviving a 4 year old thread like this one, unless you are bringing relevant info to an old thread.
Stewart
PS - Sorry I can't help with your trans prob. I always call John Wood whenever I get stumped.
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Hey, sorry for reviving an old thread. I thought it was related, but from now on i'll post a new one. Thanks.
I am in Indiana, I dont plan on doing it myself. I think i'll drive this one to death and then get a jasper rebuilt.
Cheers,
Andrew
I am in Indiana, I dont plan on doing it myself. I think i'll drive this one to death and then get a jasper rebuilt.
Cheers,
Andrew
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Since you don't do any towing with it, and since you have a 5.4L engine, I'd strongly suggest you look into a Ford HD replacement trans from PartsGuyEd, a supporting vendor here at FTE. It's much better than a Jasper unit.
If you were using your Ex as a tow rig, I'd suggest a John Wood trans or a BTS trans, but looking at your needs, a Ford HD unit would be good for you.
Stewart
If you were using your Ex as a tow rig, I'd suggest a John Wood trans or a BTS trans, but looking at your needs, a Ford HD unit would be good for you.
Stewart
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Wouldn't go with a Jasper. I think they even dropped the Factory Tech Monster Box or whatever it was called years ago. You can replace just a torque converter. If it isn't the problem and you have metal debris from wear in your transmission oil, you will then be trashing a new torque converter. Can't recommend any transmission more highly than a BTS 4R100. You can replace the 4R100 with a manual but you'll be hacking through your HVAC ducting under the carpet and having to cut holes trough the floor. I remember seeing pics of an Excursion with a Cummins and a manual. With the right tools a transmission can be swapped in your driveway, but I wouldn't call it fun or easy.
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For me, a John Wood built trans is the only one I can and would recommend first, over a BTS. But Brian's trans is a very close second place.
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