Transmission Minor
Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.
What Owners Say
"Had Shifter selector replaced 3 times. Plastic gears failed in shifter"
Dan B., CO (2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6-L V8)"The shift interlock doesn't release every time, making it challenging to shift from Park to Revers. It is intermittent and eventually releases. The shop replaced 2 of 3 possible parts but the problem continues"
Anonymous, CO (2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6-L V8)"Mild rough shifting began 5 years ago, increasing in roughness over the years. Ford dealer says a $3,000 rebuild is necessary soon or experience a complete on road failure."
Paul L., CA (2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0-L V6)"Transmission has shifted roughly after the engine warms up. The problem has persisted for a few years."
Chris F., FL (2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6-L V8)"car continues to slip and shift roughly when accelerating, especially rough, jarring, and noticeable when merging onto highway from on-ramps"
Andrew K., PA (2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6-L V8)"When shifting into reverse experienced jolt"
Mark H., PA (2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"Since purchase , rough down shift when stopping- often occurs but not a,ways-Ford claims it is the computer- they adjust each oil change"
Dennis M., CA (2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6-L V8)"Transmission started rough up shifts and downshifts in the first three gears at 55,000, but didn't get serviced under warranty. At 70,000 miles continued rough shifting and now slips between up shift on second to third gear. Requires replacement at $"
Anonymous, VA (2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"Transmission shifts rough between the low gears and slips between the higher gears. Please refer to my previous comments. Hopefully transmission will operate for a few more years."
Anonymous, CA (2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0-L V6)"Brought it to the dealer three times and each time told me they could not find anything wrong. Transmission finally went into safe mode while we were driving. Dealer would not take any responsibility although they wanted to do the transmission replacement. I bought a re-manufactured transmission and had a local mechanic do the install. I no longer deal with that dealer (not the dealer I purchased the vehicle from."
Anonymous, OH (2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"transmission lugs in high gear when going uphill or at lower speeds. serious enough that I'm going to get rid of the car before I have to replace the transmission"
Anonymous, AZ (2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6-L V8)"Seems to slip on down shift when stopping"
Dennis M., CA (2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6-L V8)"Transmission started rough up shifts and downshifts in the first three gears at 55,000, but didn't get serviced under warranty. At 70,000 miles continued rough shifting and now slips between up shift on second to third gear. Requires replacement at $"
Anonymous, VA (2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"shift delays, 'banging' into 2nd and 3rd, banging down from high to low gear"
Anonymous, NH (2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"the transmission sometimes jerks when you accelerate"
Anonymous, LA (2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0-L V6)"Two times, the dealer has had to reprogram the car's computer to reset shifting speed"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"Leak around housing seal, minor dips"
Anonymous, WY (2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0-L V6)"Blown seal while towing travel trailer"
Richard T., MI (2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"leaking form fornd end - yoke; had to be dismantled, parts replacement and reassembled"
Anonymous, NH (2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)"AWD would no longer engage. so only rear wheel drive worked. sensor was changed and AWD then worked. But, since then, front wheels transmission seems to rumble , and MPG has increased"
Francois B., NY (2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6-L V8)"Two times the dealer has had to replace the shifting solenoids because of jerking down and up shifting"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0-L V6)
"Occasionally would have a hesitation when placing into drive or reverse. Started within last two months."
Anonymous, WY (2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0-L V6)