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    2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

    in Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac Forum

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    So anyone having transmission issues. a friend who has the same looking explorer, but the v8 4wd is having his torque converter replaced. my wives 2005 freestar is having that done today under a recall. i was wondering about the transmission of a v6 2005 freestar vs 2007 v6 explorer being the same or not. any ideas?

     

    mine, every now, and then shudders while driving. seems like dirty fuel injectors more than transmission but not sure. anyone???

     

    The trans from the EXP and Windstar are not the same - Exp RWD/4x4 - WS - FWD

    Interior Lights

    in Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac Forum

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    This is an annoyance for me and not really a problem, but someone hopefully can help me solve this issue.

     

    When I unlock the doors on my truck, the interior lights come one, which is terrific. Also at night some of the exterior lights come on as well. I liked this.

     

    The lights remain on as I open the door and get in. There are times when I get in the truck, I leave the driver door open because I have someone else get in the truck and it is easier for them to close the door because of the air can escape. I also get out immediate to do something else.

     

    I then start the engine to give it a minute to warm up before leaving. This also gets the oil flowing before I start driving it. So when I start the engine the interior lights go out, even with the drivers door open. During the day time this isn't a problem because there is enough light out that people can still see. However at night, I don't like this, because the door is open and the interior goes dark. When I close the door and then reopen it after starting the engine, the interior lights work like they are suppose to.

     

    What I would like to do is to have the interior lights stay on when the door is opened and the engine is started. Then I want them to go out when I close the door. Is there a way to make this happen? I want to keep the entry the same way, just when the doors are open that the interior light remain on even when I start the engine.

     

    Thanks for helping me with this.

     

    Strange... my 2006 EB does exactly what you want yours to do.... not sure why yours doesn't

    2009 Explorer dates

    in Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac Forum

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    Hi, I just read in the April Consumers Report that "interior updates have not improved fit and finish, although Ford has has revised the awkward interior door-pull handle".

     

    I assume this is the ONLY interior change.

    This may be covered elsewhere, but since tofer asked--i posted :)

     

    I'd like to know about other changes too. We're trying to decide between a 2009 Explorer (we really are Ford folks), GMC Acadia, or Toyota Highlander non-hybrid. We like the "real" 4x4 vs the sideways engine/FWD with a little bit of power to the rear wheels. But our 04 EB Explorer is not very comfortable to drive and we want something which looks different. We pull a 3800lb boat, so the smaller rigs don't go over 3500lbs.

     

    ron

     

    Ours is very comfortable in the EB trim... i bet you can get a HECK of a deal now too!

    2007 Sport Trac transmission problem

    in Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac Forum

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    Good Day.

     

    I am making an appointment this coming week at my local Ford dealership [in Birmingham, AL] to have my transmission tested and hopefully fixed. My 2007 Sport Trac is approaching 11,000 miles and I am having an increase in shifting irregularities/operational problems. Irregular behaviors are: 1. When cruising at highway speeds - with or without OD engaged - with or without cruise engaged - as I encounter an increase in grade, however slight, there is a 50/50 chance that rather than a smooth downshift my transmission may drop two gears then go up one and back down one very quickly, sending my RPMs up and down spasmodically. 2. When I am accelerating normally from a stop (driving like I want my vehicle to last - not "hot rodding") and I'm on a fairly level course - little load on engine - my transmission has been shifting 1,2,3,smoothly then "drops into" 6 then waivers between downshifting and back to final drive gear - all without me increasing or decreasing my accelerator position. 3. If I start off in any other forward-setting than D, I experience extreme "slipping" and rough shifts. I can let-up on accelerator and shift to D and there is a "jerk" but no more slipping at that setting. I have yet to experience any slipping in D. Several times when I've been pulling a small trailer with say a washer and dryer as the only added weight to that of an empty small utility trailer, and the road is going to be curvy and have many grade changes and I'm planning on "taking it easy" I have chosen to limit my shifts and increase my control by staying at a shifter position below D - maybe 3 if the road is a bit treacherous. Well, that works great if I'm coasting downhill - the higher gear helps limit my speed/aids braking, but as soon as I start uphill my transmission slips and hops back and forth between gears.

     

    Non-shifting Problem: I have been unable to get out of Park on numerous occasions. Not grade or temperature dependent. Sometimes pressing the brake pedal beyond what I would consider "full brake" will help, sometimes not. This problem happens with and without having the parking brake set, often on a level surface. Several times I resorted to cutting-off the engine, cussed and restarted, then had to shake the shifter and pump the brake repeatedly to get out of Park. This is a dangerous problem. This I feel is probably more of a "linkage adjustment" issue - something mechanical - rather than a transmission or related electrical module.

     

    I will post the results of my trip to the Dealership and we can compare explanations.

     

    The only other problems that I have experienced [besides the AWKWARD location of the inside door handles] is that my passenger rear door does not unlock except electrically from the Driver's control panel. Not when the inside handle is pulled and not with "two clicks" of the remote entry control. (child lock is not on)

    And finally, the rubber fitting between the two doors on the bed cover has developed some cracks and is leaking.

     

    I really like the styling and improved ride of my 2007 Sport Trac. I expect my MPGs and engine wear and tear concerns to improve when the transmission is repaired or replaced.

     

    As to main transmission issue you mention here, I have not had (thankfully!) but as to getting out of park, known issue with shifter and mine was replaced under warranty... your tech should be able to reproduce as mine just started doing it more and more...

     

    As to the locks, this is due to the speed sensitive locking setting and unless you either DON'T want it to lock at speed or you just get used to hitting the unlock button up from (either door) OR the rear passengers can pull up the lock at rear of door to exit... these are the only solutions in this case.

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