Thanks for your response Jagree142 and Transman618. Their work is still under their warranty that is why I have stuck with them rather than going to another shop.Īnyone have a similar experience with a Explorer Trans and what did you do to fix it? The transmission shop says there is nothing wrong with the transmission. Then the o/d light came back on and the transmission shifts roughly and the gas mileage has tanked (pardon the pun). This time the light remained off for about 1000 miles and the transmission performed smoothly. Took it back to the shop- the transmission was practically rebuilt (according to them). Same thing–by the time I got it home, the light was flashing again. Took it back to the shop, they replaced the computer.

By the time I got home (about 50 miles), the light was flashing again. They replaced some pistons and gaskets in the transmission and the flashing light was off when I picked the vehicle up. Took it to a transmission shop for repair. 2 weeks after buying it, the o/d light began flashing on the dash indicating a problem with the transmission. Had it checked out by a mechanic before buying. Replace the old intake with an updated one that has a crossover aluminum pipe.I bought a 1995 Ford Explorer with 110000. You may be driving at a higher speed, like on the highway, and the engine could seize if you don’t notice the engine overheating.

The plastic intake can crack and leak coolant.

Coolant leaking from the plastic intake.

Temperature gauge reads for overheating.

Plastic Intake Symptoms of Problems with the Plastic Intake in the 2nd Gen Ford Explorer Look for a gasket protruding from the upper and lower intake manifold gasket, which is a sign it needs to be fixed. How to Fix a Bad Upper Intake Manifold Gasket The aluminum upper intake gasket between the upper and lower intake can pop out and leak.

Roughh engine idle especially when coldĬauses of a Bad Upper Intake Manifold Gasket.

Upper Intake Manifold Gasket Leaking Symptoms of a Bad Upper Intake Manifold Gasket The timing chain will break if this problem is not fixed.Ĥ. You’ll want to fix this problem as soon as possible. How to Fix Problems with the Timing Chain Guides It keeps the timing chain taut from the top camshaft to the crankshaft. The timing chain cassette is a piece of metal with a plastic covering.

Chattering noise from the timing chain areaĬauses of Problems with the Timing Chain Guides.

Timing Chain Cassettes/Guides Failing Symptoms of Problems with the Timing Chain in the 95 to 03 Ford Explorer You’ll need to remove the dash and heater box to replace the blend door. The tubing in the heater box can crack and open, and the blend door can remain in the heat position. The blend door goes into the heater box and opens and closes for hot and cold temperatures.

The heat stays on when directed otherwise.

Blend Door Failing Symptoms of a Bad Blend Door 2 nd Generation Ford Explorer Problems (1995 to 2003) 1.

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