92 Explorer trans problem

[nolan19]

This is my first visit to this forum and it sounds like I am not alone in my problems with my explorer transmission. Last fall I changed my fluid, filter, and seal as preemtive maintenance since I had just bought my explorer a few months earlier. It made the transmission shift and run excellent---up until a few months ago. The transmission slips out of reverse and 1st gear when cold. I have to rev the engine and the trans will eventually slide into gear. Once it warms up, it shifts fine. I was told by a transmission shop that my clutche(s) were going out and will need a rebuilt kit costing anywhere from $1100-$1500. They said if ignored, it could ruin the entire transmission and obviously cost me more to repair. To my knowledge, it's not leaking, but it has used fluid very slowly. Should I have the clutches replaced or try to find a rebuilt transmission? Thanks for any help or advice.

[austinliaw]

The trannys on the 91-94's were poorly designed and fail frequently after 50k miles. My 94' tranny has failed 2x, once at 50k and now again at 113k. First time I did a $1,800 rebuild a local shop with a good rep. This time I bought a rebuilt one from Ford for $1,300 plus core/tax. It comes with a 3yr/36k warranty. Hope it is my last time to replace it. The vehicle is solid other than that though.

[Notorious_Ford_Guy]

you were probably running dirty tranny fluid for too long and then you changed it you washed the clutches out, which is why its slipping,

since your gonna have to pull the tranny out, i would just have it rebuilt right away

[nolan19]

Hello Everyone--
I am posting a reply to my own problem...I don't know if this is the best way to do this or not, but anyway...
I got the tranny problem that I was having fixed. It was a bad modulator valve, and bad vacuum hoses going to that valve. I was told by a few different tranny places that my clutches were going out and that I needed a rebuild, etc. I finally found a shop that offered me other options and they turned out to be right. The vacuum hoses going to the valve had become rotten and were slowly leaking fluid and burning it off in the engine. I had the valve and the hoses replaced for 80 bucks and the problem is gone. Granted, it has only been a few days, but the trans hasn't slipped or malfunctioned once since the repair. Just keep this in mind and request that the modulator valve and the vacuum lines be inspected if you are having any slippage or malfunctions in your explorer trans. Obviously, this may not be the fix in every situation, but I think it is a common problem in the 91-92 explorers and might save you some serious money if you have it checked out first before a major re-build.

[Opera House]

A common problem with the A4LD is a leaking low/reverse servo. As the name implies this band is used in reverse and first. There is an improved design that has a double lip seal. This is a very easy repair that you can do at home by dropping the pan and removing four more bolts. The low/reverse band requires the most force in this A4LD transmission. Any leakage lowers pressure. This repair should cost you $50 total and take an hour. It doesn't get easier than this! I can provide detailed procedure if you are interested.

[xekrubx]

my friend had an explorer
went thru 5 transmissions in a year
but he didnt drive it too nicely

[gborgaro]

Originally Posted by Opera House

A common problem with the A4LD is a leaking low/reverse servo. As the name implies this band is used in reverse and first. There is an improved design that has a double lip seal. This is a very easy repair that you can do at home by dropping the pan and removing four more bolts. The low/reverse band requires the most force in this A4LD transmission. Any leakage lowers pressure. This repair should cost you $50 total and take an hour. It doesn't get easier than this! I can provide detailed procedure if you are interested.

could you please provide me this information on procedure, your very much appreciated! thank you!

[gborgaro]

could you please provide me info on this procedure? thank you! gary

[badchad]

4X4 does not work 93

[shorod]

Originally Posted by badchad

4X4 does not work 93

Welcome to the forum.

Is there a question here? I'm afraid we'll need more detail as to what your symptoms are and what you've checked or verified to give much of a response.

Also, this doesn't really relate to the thread so you really should start a new thread if you determine after searching the forum that your question hasn't already been addressed.

-Rod

[Craigaf]

Originally Posted by Opera House

A common problem with the A4LD is a leaking low/reverse servo. As the name implies this band is used in reverse and first. There is an improved design that has a double lip seal. This is a very easy repair that you can do at home by dropping the pan and removing four more bolts. The low/reverse band requires the most force in this A4LD transmission. Any leakage lowers pressure. This repair should cost you $50 total and take an hour. It doesn't get easier than this! I can provide detailed procedure if you are interested.

I would like the details as well please.

[shorod]

Welcome to the forum!

Please note that it's been over 4 years since the person you quoted responded to this thread. Chances are pretty good your post will not be viewed by them. I haven't seen any of the folks requesting information receive responses to this thread, so don't hold your breath for an answer. I'm sorry that I don't have any advice on your request either.

-Rod

[Bentwaters]

Originally Posted by Opera House

A common problem with the A4LD is a leaking low/reverse servo. As the name implies this band is used in reverse and first. There is an improved design that has a double lip seal. This is a very easy repair that you can do at home by dropping the pan and removing four more bolts. The low/reverse band requires the most force in this A4LD transmission. Any leakage lowers pressure. This repair should cost you $50 total and take an hour. It doesn't get easiier than this! I can provide detailed procedure if you are interested.

I understand this is a fairly old post but could you send me the details on this fix as well.. our work truck just died today and your plan seems to fit my problem.. thanks in advance

(-=Bentwaters=-)

[casper1233]

Hello:

Originally Posted by Opera House
A common problem with the A4LD is a leaking low/reverse servo. As the name implies this band is used in reverse and first. There is an improved design that has a double lip seal. This is a very easy repair that you can do at home by dropping the pan and removing four more bolts. The low/reverse band requires the most force in this A4LD transmission. Any leakage lowers pressure. This repair should cost you $50 total and take an hour. It doesn't get easiier than this! I can provide detailed procedure if you are interested.

could you please send me the procedure to do it.

best regards

[casper1233]

Hello:

Originally Posted by Opera House
A common problem with the A4LD is a leaking low/reverse servo. As the name implies this band is used in reverse and first. There is an improved design that has a double lip seal. This is a very easy repair that you can do at home by dropping the pan and removing four more bolts. The low/reverse band requires the most force in this A4LD transmission. Any leakage lowers pressure. This repair should cost you $50 total and take an hour. It doesn't get easiier than this! I can provide detailed procedure if you are interested.

could you please send me the procedure to do it.

best regards