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The 2004 Ford Explorer Transmission — Problems, Symptoms and Solutions to Transmission Repair:

2004 Ford Explorer Transmission Repair | Charlotte NCCarcomplaints.com lists over 360 transmission complaints for the 2004 Ford Explorer — ranking this vehicle #5 out of the top 20 vehicles with transmission complaints. (The 2002 Ford Explorer is ranked #2 on this same list.) It is said  that 1 out of every 10 Ford Explorer’s from the early 2000 model years will have transmission failure at some point, but to date there is no recall. The solution to most Ford Explorer transmission problems is a complete transmission overhaul or “transmission rebuild”. Its no wonder why the Ford Explorers are nicknamed Ford “Exploders”. In this article, we discuss the 2004 Ford Explorer Transmission problems, symptoms and solutions for repair.
2004 Ford Explorer Transmission Problems, Symptoms and Complaints

The most common complaint with Ford Explorers are the transmission problems that manifest over time. Most transmission problems include transmission slipping or that it is hard to shift gears in the Ford Explorer. Many transmission problems result in a complete rebuild of the ford transmission. Luckily, Twin Charlotte is here to help with any transmission problems or symptoms that may arise with your Ford Explorer.

2004 Ford Explorers commonly have transmission problems such as the vehicle hesitates when shifting, lunges forward when engaging and even clunking in reverse. Additional Ford Explorer transmission problems include shifting gears, gears are slipping, or the vehicle will not move. These are all some of the most common signs that your transmission is due for a repair or complete rebuild. A transmission rebuild involves removing the entire transmission from your Ford Explorer. It is then carefully taken apart, each piece of the transmission and gears are inspected. Broken gears or parts are replaced, the fluids are drained, and the entire transmission is cleaned (inside and out). Then the transmission is reassembled before being inspected again and then reinstalled into your vehicle.

2004 Ford Explorer Transmission Repair Solutions
Rebuilt Ford Transmission vs Finding a used transmission

Opting for your Ford Explorer transmission to be rebuilt as opposed to a used ford transmission replacement offers many benefits. First and foremost, a ford transmission rebuild is a lower-cost alternative to a brand new ford transmission. Generally, a transmission rebuild will cost about half the money as a brand new transmission. Secondly, a transmission rebuild normally saves time. A vehicle undergoing a transmission rebuild will often times be ready after three or four days. A vehicle receiving a brand new transmission will often times be sidelined for over a week or more, depending on how quickly a brand new transmission is located, ordered, shipped, and installed. Lastly, a transmission rebuild replaces only those parts of a vehicle’s transmission that are severely worn or damaged, thus eliminating the overkill that results from replacing a transmission that is still in good shape, save for the broken or worn parts, with a new transmission. Plus, all of our Transmission Rebuilds come with a 3 year / Unlimited mile warranty — most used transmissions carry a simple 6 month or 1 year warranty at most.

Questions about your transmission problem or want to know more about a transmission rebuild repair?
Call us directly at 704-821-3460 or email us at twinauto@live.com – Serving as Charlotte’s best transmission specialist, we can answer all your questions on auto repair, transmission repair and more. We carry the longest transmission rebuild warranty in North Carolina.