You didn't mention if your Explorer has an automatic or standard shift type transmission, If it is an automatic check the transmission dipstick fluid level first. A low fluid level could cause this problem. Check the dip stick level after warm up and If the fluid level is low bring the level up to or slightly above the add mark line on the dip stick (Make sure that you get the correct approved type of fluid) while checking the level take a whiff of the dip stick. A burned smell and a dark brown color would not be a good sign. At any rate you should get in touch with a reliable transmission shop and have it checked.
If you have a standard type transmission you could have either a transmission or a clutch problem.
Again get it checked by a reputable transmission repair shop.
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97 ford explorer not engaging
Our 97 ford explorer must be warmed up for about 20-30 minutes before it will go into any gear, and even then, at stop signs and lights, it will jump back out of gear. it also jumps out of gear on sudden hard stops and loses power on hills. what could be causing this?
Obviously this is anautomatic transmission and fords are notorious for (all of a sudden tranny problems) Check ypur tranny fluid and make sure your using the right stuff that could be a big mess if your not! you could just need a transmission filter change (which is something like an oil change only messier!) or it could mean you have some linkage slippage A frd transmission will usually just go out one geer at a time or all at once they are not shy! just be carefull not to get ralroaded at some hole in the wall garagetelling you, you need something you don't!
Spout is on the right track. Since transmission fluid expands a good bit when heated, there will usually be two sets of marks on the dipstick, one for full cold, and one for full hot.
Usually it is about a pint between the marks, DON'T OVERFILL it with fluid.
Too much fluid in the transmission can cause it to foam, and not lubricate the transmission properly.
Also, 12 oz. of Lucas Transmission additive wouldn't hurt.
The quality of the fluid is important as well. The fluid should be red with a pungent odor, not burnt brown.
After all this checks out, then we get more complex in regard to the problem.
This answer was edited by the_mekanic 196 days ago.
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Sounds like you are experiencing signs a blown out valve body gasket or forward clutch failure, the first step is going to be getting a fluid pressure reading on the line pressure external tap.
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