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Ford Explorer owners have reported 44 problems related to automatic transmission control module (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the Explorer.
1 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2021 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 08/27/2022
My 2021 Ford Explorer should be included in safety recall nhsta 22v255, Ford recall 22s27, Ford program 22n06 my vehicle (1fm5k8hc7mgc07376) was built in September 2021. Ford identified to nhsta that Explorer vehicles built between June 4 2020 to November 10, 2021 were affected. My vehicle was built during that period. My vehicle has the v6 engine with awd powertrain. My vehicle has the 52t trailer towing package. Trailer towing will put additional load on the powertrain and the rear axle mounting bolt. The bolt may fracture while towing the trailer leading to a serious injury and personal property damages. I have not received the recall letter from Ford. All letters were supposed to be sent by June 2022. Ford will not include my vehicle in the recall at my request. Ford will not apply the pcm update to automatically engage the electronic parking brake every time the vehicle is shifted into park (p). Ford will not provide the one-time repair of the for 10 years or 150,000 miles. I'm concerned the vehicle may experience the rear axle mounting bolt fracture. Please help. Thank you. -------------------------------------- safety recall 22s27 / nhsta recall 22v255 / customer satisfaction program 22n06 certain 2020-2022 model year Explorer vehicles rear axle bolt fractures reason for this safety recall in some of the affected vehicles, the rear axle mounting bolt may fracture during vehicle acceleration. A fractured rear axle bolt will allow the rear axle housing to move out of position, resulting in severe noise and vibration. If the rear axle bolt breaks, the driveshaft/half shafts may become disconnected, resulting in loss of transmission torque to the rear wheels which is necessary to hold the vehicle in park. If the parking brake is not applied, the loss of the primary park torque will allow the vehicle to roll in park increasing the risk of crash and injury. ---------------------.
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2 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2006 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 06/04/2022
Complete failure of the powertrain electrical harness. Heat degradation to wire insulation has exposed all conductors. Several other owner operators have experienced the same issue wherein the dealer has attempted repair of existing trouble codes, by replacing sensors, modules and components. Problems range from vehicle shut-off at speed, vehicle fires, no-start and failed pcm modules due to short to power or short to ground. Based on my findings, this specifically impacts vehicles ranging from 2006-2010, Ford Explorer or Mercury mountaineer with the 4. 0l sohc engine.
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3 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2016 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 02/01/2022
While driving would shudder when getting to approx. 60-65mph. No check engine light. Dealer stated could not diagnose if no check engine light on. This went on for 1. 5 years. I kept taking back but still no light. March 2022 it started running really rough while sitting at a stop light, no power at take off. Took to the dealer who said it was covered , diagnosed it as torque converter, and pump waited 4 weeks to get parts after being told twice covered 100% but then found out not covered as when it was there previously they did not do the customer satisfaction program 20n07 where pcm reflash was required. Now Ford corp and dealer say they are not covering this. Why did the dealer not advise of this while there before this program expired.
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4 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2010 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 01/01/2021
Service rsc light comes on with the wrench light when driving the vehicle. Replaced the tcm and the problem did not go away. Codes u0101 and u1900 are popping up. Vehicle goes into limp mode. Replaced ignition coils on the left bank and it did not go away.
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5 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2010 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 06/18/2020
When I drive the abs light comes on, the break system light, engine light, and air bag light all came on at the same time and the radio will shut off along with all the dashboard lights. When I drive sometimes the car will stop catching gear and stop accelerating randomly. The vehicle fails to accelerate at all speeds. The transmission has been replaced and we were told the pcm was burnt out and unrepairable and Ford has the product on back order and doesn't know when it will be available.
6 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2020 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 06/15/2020
I had been driving with no problems. Turned in to a minimart, parked vehicle. When I returned a few minutes later, I started the vehicle, backed up, stopped, then started to pull out of the parking lot to turn onto the highway. I accelerated and the transmission would not go out of second gear. I pulled off the highway shut the vehicle off, restarted and tried to continue my trip. The transmission would not go out of second gear. I continued with the engine running at high rpm until I reached home. I called for assistance, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer where I got a rental car and returned home. They called the house and said the vehicle was ready. I returned and found that they reprogrammed the pcm module and road checked the car with no problems found. I had received a Ford recall notice in late may about the problem and recall is good until may 31, 2021. Vehicle had 1406 miles when I left the dealer.
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7 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2012 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 01/15/2019
At beginning, vehicle frequently suddenly reduce the speed while driving, then I experienced the difficulty to start the engine in the morning. Miss fire of the engine experienced during both in driving and morning engine start. The vehicle also accelerate when the driving speed around 20 mph in city driving, and suddenly reducing the speed when it is around 80 mph on highway. So I decided to send it to a local repair shop for finally I parked inside of the garage and waiting to delivery it diagnostic, but the repair shop could detect anything wrong in mechanic, therefore they recommend ne send it to Ford dealer for further testing. After store this vehicle in the garage for few days, the engine can not start at all. I had to tow it to Ford dealer for further testing. The only error Ford dealer found is the re-installation of pcm software. Which Ford had a recall on this vehicle, the recall work was performed by the same Ford dealer on 11-15-2016. After last week re-install the pcm software by Ford dealer, I still experience the uneven shaking when the engine accelerate to 4000 rpm (not driving condition), as well as the diving speed close to 80 mph on highway. Buy Ford dealer claims these symptoms are very normal of the Ford expedition.
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8 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2008 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 06/09/2017
I've had my 2008 eddie bauer Ford Explorer just over a year. As I'm driving on a local road, it starts acting like it's about to cut off. I get to a red light and as I'm about to take off, it shuts off. I placed it in park and restarted it then it sputters and then catches. A few minutes later this error message comes up on the dash with a wrench. I took it to the nearest auto store, they placed it on the machine and said it looks like my engine wiring harness or ecm/pcm. I had the harness replaced (almost $900) and a week later the wrench error message returned and the problem has returned as well.
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9 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2016 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 10/01/2016
Electronic throttle recall (16b32)---was driving on the 5 north freeway, and had just merged onto the 55 north when the car lost power. (I pushed the gas, but the car could no longer accelerate)--all power was gone. I was, thankfully, able to move over to the right side of the freeway. I called aaa, and was eventually towed out of there (to Ford dealership where I originally purchased the 2016 Ford Explorer. ) Ford dealership told me there was "new" recall regarding my vehicle (electronic throttle body repair)---left car on Saturday. (said I could not get a rental since it was 2:58pm. ) went to get a rental car at dealership today (Monday after 2:30pm), but was told the car was ready to go home. I was invoiced at 3:14pm today. Please look at page 1 --it says that work: "began:10-1-16 done:10-1-16", cause: recall correction: reprogram pcm"-----)*********technician time spent: 15:23 to 15:***** did not replace the part ( electronic throttle body repair********this is very dangerous----people can get killed on the freeway by getting hit by other cars (if their car were to suddenly lose power in the passing lane---------or on any lane on the highway for that matter). Dealership knows about the recall and they still did not replace the electronic throttle.
10 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2008 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 09/26/2016
While driving down the street my SUV completely shut off, steering wheel locked up and I couldn't steer it and the brakes locked up. The SUV stopped dead in it's tracks. I drive 95% on the highway and had this happened on the highway I wouldn't be here today to write this. Took it to a repair facility and had to pay $1200 to replace the pcm ( powertrain control module) or the brain to my SUV. This is what tells the truck to run basically. Terrified me to think I could have been killed.
11 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2013 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 07/15/2016
On two separate occasions, the car stalled after DE-accelerating to a stopped position and made a "clunk" sound from the transmission area. During the first event at a traffic light, a very noticeable "clunk" was heard that sounded like the transmission. The car was re-started and seemed to drive normally. To be on the safe side, we brought the car to the dealership to have it checked but they could find nothing wrong. During the second event at a stop sign, another very noticeable "clunk" was heard from the underside of the car and the car actually shifted so that it was felt by the body. After re-starting the car this time and placing it into drive, this time the car did not move when pressing down on the gas pedal. Instead, only the engine revved up. In addition, when putting the gear into the reverse or drive position, that loud "clunk" sound and the physical shifting of the vehicle also happened. Because the car would literally not go, we called for a tow-truck and took it to the Ford dealership. At the dealership, a customer care rep and a technician came outside to look at the car. When putting the car into reverse and drive, the same "clunk" and shifting of the vehicle was observed and acknowledged by both men. However, at this point the car would move forward when applying the gas. We left the car at the dealership for evaluation. When following up early the next week, ,we were informed that they had driven the car about 100 miles over the course of three trips and the car was running normally. Also, we were told that the diagnostic/evaluation of the pcm and transmission did not show anything was wrong. In my opinion, there are two problems here: #1, the stalling/transmission problem and #2, the inability to identify the problem for such a major event.
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12 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2008 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 05/17/2016
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Explorer. At any given moment, whether the vehicle was idling or moving, the service engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost all power. The contact would have to wait until the vehicle's computer system rebuilt itself in order for the power to return so the vehicle could be functional. The contact's husband, a certified mechanic, rebuilt the transmission and reconfigured the wiring on the vehicle, but the failure recurred. A certified mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle's pcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.
13 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2012 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 02/05/2016
Repeated issue with malfunctioning tcm. Went into default mode while driving on state highway. Repairs made but have since taken vehicle in again for same service issue and is scheduled for a third repair. I know the 2012 focus, fiesta and expedition have class action suits due to tcm. Dealer has twice told me vehicle is safe to drive in it's current state since service and check engine lights are not flashing in default mode.
14 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 12/02/2014
The car is in parking condition at work and after a long awhile it would not start even the full battery. I have attempted to make lots of checks for all component like relays, fuses and wiring connection they are all fine, in good condition. But finding out the starter relay had no power, no current flowing through it. I belief that the faulty is ( pcm unit ) power train control module that blocked a current from the starter relay.
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15 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2008 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 04/01/2014
4/1- a couple days before 4/1, the check engine light came on. On 4/1, I was driving the car on a side street and it shut off on me, without warning. I got it towed to a dealer near by and was told it was a faulty alternator. Dealer changed it. . . 4/10 - the wrench and the check engine lights came on the dashboard. I took it back to the dealer to have it checked. The dealer was very passive of the situation - but ultimately, he said they were old codes that needed to be cleared from the computer. He cleared them and all was suppose to be well. 4/17 - my husband and I were out running errands, when again the wrench and the check engine light came on at the same time. Moments later, the car shut off on us while we were driving in the middle on the street. Luckily we were able to get it out of the middle of the road. We called the dealer and arranged to have them check it out. We managed to get the car started and drove it to the dealer. 4/24 - the dealer told us that the pcm was busted - and that alot of 2008 Explorers were having this issue. Unfortunately, Ford did not have the part available anywhere and we would have to wait until August 2014 in order to get the part fixed. Right now, our car is sitting at the dealer - not working. Ford has done nothing to compensate or to alleviate the mental and financial stress of not having car has done.
16 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2008 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 04/17/2013
My vehicle, a 2008 Ford Explorer with a 4. 6l 3v v8 engine, went into vehicle safe mode while in rush hour traffic on a major interstate (I-83). The vehicle was experiencing periodic misfire, which triggered a loss of communication with the transmission computer module (tcm). The vehicle engine began shuddering, all the dashboard lights lit up with a warning to service vehicle immediately and vehicle speed would not exceed 20mph. I was in heavy stop & go traffic in the passing lane at time of incident. I shut down the vehicle & attempted to troubleshoot the problem with a code reader. I received two codes, misfire on cyl 8 and loss of comm with tcm. I pulled the tcm fuse to reset the tcm and continued on my way without further incident. I immediately replaced all the cop's & then took the vehicle to a Ford dealership to have the sparkplugs replaced. I was aware of the issue with this particular model Ford engine and the 2-piece sparkplug/cylinder head issue and suspected the plugs to be the culprit. I paid the Ford dealership $420 to replace the eight sparkplugs in my vehicle. Only two plugs broke during the extraction and the cylinder head did not have to be removed. Ford is well aware of this issue as they replaced the poorly designed 3v engine midyear. They also produced a 13-page TSB, special extraction tool to replace sparkplugs. Ford refuses to acknowledge a design flaw & instead blames mechanic error for broken plugs. Ford mechanics broke two of my plugs, yet I still had to pay for their error! the vehicle runs like new again but will be put up for sale shortly. This was my first and last Ford as I'm very disappointed with Ford's response to this obviously poor design flaw. Most importantly, contrary to Ford's lame response, it is a safety issue when your vehicle suddenly goes into emergence safe mode on a 65mph interstate!.
17 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2007 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 02/18/2013
I had my 2007 Explorer eddie bauer 4. 0l v6 engine in service to replace a new radiator and reprogrammed pcm. Paid $1300. Radiator was leaking and transmission problems. Transmission shifts too hard and hesitates going into reverse with a loud bang into gear. I really like my car except that it jerks forward when I am slowing down to stop. This occurs as my transmission down-shifts from either 3rd to 2nd gear or 2nd to 1st gear. It is a significant problem. It lunges my car forward when I am braking to stop. After they reprogrammed pcm and it runs fine for about a week then back to the same problem. Ford should recall this vehicle with radiator/transmission problems. I think when radiator was leaking then it caused transmission to fail because its connecting lines between radiator and transmission. There was no warning light came on my instrument panel. It is so dangerous to drive especially with my family and children too. I dont think if it was a pcm problem. It is a physical damage inside the transmission. We are not paying to rebuild or a new transmission for around $4,000 while I am still paying on the car loan. Ford must do something and recall this Explorer vehicles now!!!! stop making cheap plastic / thin aluminum materials!.
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18 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2006 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 03/12/2011
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the engine stalled without prior warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the pcm wire harness was defective. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
19 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 11/22/2010
2002 Ford Explorer transmission failure with only 87,899 miles on vehicle , I complained to the dealer 4days after having the about hard shifting and gears banging . They made adjustment to the pcm ,but a month later it started again,3yr later without putting over 30,000 on the tranny is broken.
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20 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2006 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 07/20/2008
I have a 2006 Ford Explorer XLT v6 with 55k miles on it. I bought this vehicle with approximately 30k miles on it and within about 2,000 miles of the purchase I started noticing shifting problems. For some reason the vehicle seems to shift fine, but has a mind of its own. Most vehicles shift 1st, 2nd, 3rd, so on per the speed and shifts to assist gas mileage as well. Well, my Explorer will shift into what I believe is 5th gear at 30 miles per hour and its sounds like its bogging down and there is almost no acceleration at all! as well it will shift into 5th when climbing a steep hill and when it finally does downshift it makes a "clunk" noise and drops into 2nd gear causing the engine to rev way up and it suddenly feels like your taking off in an airplane. If you let off the gas to slow down it drops right back into 5th gear again and then the story repeats itself. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer 3 times now and the only changes made were a tcm update and adaptive learning strategy memory clearing and neither of those things fixed the issue at all. I notice as days go on that the problem is getting worse and I never get a good answer. Upon doing some research I have found that many people have had the same transmission related issues from lunging, to clunking, to severe shifting delays. I'm worried that my transmission or drivetrain will experience some kind of critical failure and Ford wont take any responsibility. I contacted Ford directly and the only answer I got from a csr was, "unfortunately we have no comment to assist you at this time. " I would really like someone to look into this issue for a possible transmission or drivetrain recall.
21 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 03/11/2008
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the overdrive light illuminates intermittently and then the vehicle accelerates without warning. When the overdrive light is blinking, it cannot be shut off with the overdrive switch unless the vehicle is shut off and then restarted. The contact also stated that the transmission was slipping gears. The failure occurs randomly while driving 10 mph or greater. The dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
22 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2006 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 09/15/2007
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. While approaching a stop at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle lunged forward. The dealer stated that the pcm failed. The current mileage was 16,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.
23 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 06/06/2007
2004 Ford Explorer hesitated and did not shift when going over 40 mph. Down shifted s for no reason and made a loud rumbling noise, had to pull over in heavy traffic at times; almost caused several accidents.
24 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 03/20/2007
The transmission in my 2002 4wd Ford Explorer failed at 73,000 miles. I was traveling on a highway when the problem occurred. I was fortunate that the highway was empty at that time when the transmission failed. The problem occurred suddenly and I feel that my life could have been endangered if more automobiles were present on the highway I was traveling on. I read that sudden transmission failure is a very frequent occurrence among 2002 Ford Explorers and also read that Ford has not addressed the problem through any sort of safety recall procedure. When I called Ford to submit a patron complaint Ford confirmed that no safety recall had been issued.
25 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2007 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 03/01/2007
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Explorer. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitates and lunges from first to second gear. The failure occurs during acceleration and deceleration. The vehicle has been to the dealer six times and they performed TSB work and reset the tcm system. The current mileage was 13,000 and failure mileage was 500. Updated 04/22/08.
26 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2006 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 02/01/2007
2006 Ford Explorer eddie bauer v-8 problems with transmission 3-4 months into ownership. The vehicle will jump into gear and will lunge forward. This happens frequently when coming to a stop. Also, when driving the vehicle it sometimes hesitates when shifting into gears and will "clunk" into gear. Last week I was taking my daughter and her friend to girl scouts and I pulled into traffic and attempted to accelerate and the vehicle would not shift in order to gain speed. The vehicle coming in my direction had to slam on his breaks to avoid hitting our vehicle. I have had the car to the dealership 5 times for this problem. They have re programmed the computer, replaced the solenoid pack, cleaned the valve body, and have cleared the memory in the pcm numerous times. Still no fix. . . . The delayed and harsh shifting is dangerous and someone is going to get seriously hurt as a result of it happening.
27 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2003 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 11/21/2006
: the contact stated the transmission failed while driving 30 mph. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and when the contact stopped to inspect the problem, leaking transmission was noticed. The service dealer was notified and the vehicle was towed to a transmission shop where a computer diagnostics identified the problem as a failure to the onboard computer. The manufacturer was not alerted.
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28 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2006 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 09/22/2006
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. While driving 15 mph over a hill the vehicle automatically shifted from first to second gear when attempting to accelerate. When the vehicle was stopped the rpms increased and the vehicle jerked forward. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and could not repair it. The dealer reprogrammed the pcm three times at 10,016, 14881, and 17,037 miles. The current mileage is 17,207, and failure mileage was 8,869.
29 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 03/14/2006
2004 Ford Explorer purchased new, experienced transmission issues very quickly, hard engagement into reverse, clunking when downshifting, car lurches upon acceleration during a slow turn. I have had into dealership 5 times, beginning 1 year ago at 10,000 miles. Recall additive put in 1st time, 2nd time at 15,000 miles I lost the entire right rack and pinion while driving (would not steer to the right), they told me after repair, the transmission problem was also gone. 3rd time they put in a qt. Of transmission fluid. 4th time they replaced the solenoid. 5th time I requested buy-back. Their transmission tech guy went with me, he observed the problem; happened multiple times. They did not keep vehicle at that time. One month later after I had to keep calling back they took the vehicle in again and this time they added another additive and reprogrammed the pcm. They also had to repair the transmission indicator cable, it told me I was in reverse when I was in park. Picked up car today, they told me it shifted great now, and they would give me an extended 5 yr. 75,000 mile warranty. I declined, stated I wanted a buy-back. While driving home, the car once again clunked while decelerating and also while accelerating into a turn. I have filed with the bbb auto line.
30 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 11/05/2005
I bought a new 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. At 13,743 work order writes my complaints as "when going from park to drive trans clunks into gear and delay up shift a slow speeds". Dealer wrote on completed order form "cause: inop, correction:reprogram pcm, tech notes:roadtest trans engagement are harsh intermittent upshifts are firm, reprogram pcm. . . ". At 16,482 miles I again complained of clunking when shifting gears. Dealer said could not reproduce. At 24,613 I complained of trans clunking, and hesitating between shifting, again dealer said could not reproduce. At 35,976 miles they said there was a trans problem and rehauled (rebuilt) trans. At 50,295 miles car was hesitating again between shifts and clunking again. At stopping the car would jerk hard. They said the trans was bad again and rehauled it again. At 52,900 miles I was going to stop at a light, I thought something had happened to the brakes as the car would not slow any further (I was at a low speed at this time) for a few seconds and the brake pedal was shuttering and grinding. I immediately went to the dealer. The brakes twice more the way over felt strange but not as much as the first time. I would step on the gas, the car would hesitate before going faster and then would jerk forward. The rpm needle during this time would not move and then jump forward and then jump down. Three times on the way to the dealer the car would on it's own go slightly faster without me depressing the gas pedal further. This was on Saturday and I told the person writing up my paper work I could not except that they can not reproduce the problem, I need an answer since this is beyond being a time consuming problem and bother into a safety issue and I will not drive that car as is. Since there was no service manager there, I returned on Monday to talk with him. He was very nice and said they would look into it. But again, I am without my car for I do not know how long.
31 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 10/13/2005
The contact states his vehicle is stalled while driving. The first time this happened he took the vehicle to a local dealership, and the pcm was reprogrammed. The vehicle stalled three times on November 6, 2005. This happens with no warning lights. The vehicle was taken to the same dealership. They could not duplicate the problem, therefore, no repairs were made.
32 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 07/12/2005
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 control module goes out. There are hundreds of posts talking about this problem in forums. They remade the part 3 times because they knew they had a problem. I got stuck 2 miles on a beach with my wife and 2 children because the 4 wheel drive wouldn't kick in. There is no warning that it is broke until you try to use it.
33 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2002 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 05/23/2005
4 wheel drive will not engage. Has been used one other time since I purchased the vehicle in 2002.
34 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2000 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 01/08/2005
Vehicle shifted from 2nd to 3rd harshly & od light started flashing. Did not do it every time it was driven. Called dealer and was told no recalls were listed on this type problem. Researched online and found a lot of complaints for 2000 Explorer with same problem. Transy mechanic repaired otv valve on transmission, resolved problem at my cost of $350. Something definitely wrong when this many reports are filed for same issue. Vehicle also weaves when speeds of 60 mph+ are reached as if would roll over. Shocks do not seem to be set right, very rough ride for such a luxury fitted out vehicle. First Ford I have ever owned in the 30+ years I have driven. . . Not happy. . . . I am selling. Give me a pontiac anyday! Ford, take ownership!.
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35 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem of the 2004 Ford Explorer
Failure Date: 01/04/2005
We bought this vehicle new in December of 2004 and it has been in the service dept. 8 times in the past 7 months for warranty repairs. It has been in 4 times for "hard cranks but no start", 4 times for rough idling, 1 time for an rpm problem (and in next week for a different one- it stays around 3 rpm after accelerating- I have to let off of the gas pedal for it to shift down), and it has been in for misc. Issues (whistling noise at front window, rattling console, etc. ). Each time it has been brought in for the mechanical problems, they "upgrade the pcm". I have contacted the dealership and I have contacted Ford directly numerous times for a repurchase because of my daughter's medical condition. It requires that she has reliable and safe transportation available at all times. The dealership knew about her needs when we bought this SUV. However, I keep getting shuttled back and forth between the dealership, (schimmer Ford, illinois) and Ford motor company. As a long time purchaser of Ford vehicles, I am really disappointed in the treatment that I am receiving.