[Xplorer01]

interesting... I have an 2001 Explorer sport as well that just hit 70,000. I have taken care of it Very very good as well like u. I bough it last February and have not had a single problem with it ever since, not even one. Im surprised this has happened to u and not me, since we both have the same exact car with same exact year with almost the same exact mileage.

have u been doing the yearly fill and drain for the tranny? check the fluid and make sure its not black.