If you are driving a 1992 Ford EXPLORER, or if you are planning to purchase one, then it is important that you review reported Power Train Automatic Transmission problems and defects. Total reports: 41.

Nut Broke Off Main Gear In Transmission, Causing Failure Of 2nd Gear. *skd

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X0NV. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Feb 01, 1995

Transmission Failed, Causing Vehicle To Stall. *skd

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X8NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in GLEN GARDN, NJ. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Feb 08, 1995

Transmission Failed. *aw

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X8NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in MISSION VI, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Apr 20, 1995

Phone Ext 8335:auto-tran: Transmission Does Not Shift From 1st To 2nd Gear; Keeps Rubbing In 1st Gear; Engine Does Not Accelerate; Could Cause Accident. Tt *slc

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU32X9NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in AGUADILLA, 00. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19911001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Oct 05, 1995

There Is A Oil Leak From The Transmission . Tt

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X5NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in ORANGE, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Transmission Shifts Into Neutral While Driving. Tt

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34XXNU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in ALTO, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19921101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Aug 01, 1993

The Plastic Plugs Had To Be Replaced On The Transmission Because They Broke And Oil Leaked Out. Tt

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in TAMPA, FL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

At 37,000 Miles The Transmision Needed To Be Replaced, Please Describe . *ak

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU32X3NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in VISALIA, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mar 19, 1996

Transmission Failed. *sd

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X2NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in KAMUELA, HI. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Sept 11, 1995

Transmission Failed. *dh

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X5NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in PAXTONVILL, PA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

June 19, 1996

The Engine Vibrates And The Camshaft Is Leaking Oil, Also Replaced Transmission/torque Converter/5 Main Shaft Seals. *ak

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X4NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in FLIGO, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19961013. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Feb 06, 1996

Intermittent Failure Of Transmission. *ak

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in WOODSTOCK, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 19950615. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Oct 10, 1996

Heating And Air Conditioning Unit Caught On Fire Once , Four Sets Of Tires ,two Sets Of Shock And Four Sets Of Abs Brakes Were Replaced. Having Other Problem S, Including Four Transmissions Had To Be Replaced. *ak

Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X0NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19941201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Transmission Failure.

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMCU22XXNU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in SUFFOLK, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19920701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Dec 01, 1997

Automatic Transmission/overdrive Malfunctioned.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU32X2NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in MARIETTA, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 19960227. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Jan 05, 1998

Transmission Failed.

FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in SLIGO, PA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Connection Part From The Fuse Box To The Transmission Failed Causing Complete Failure Of The Transmission.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X4NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in SWANTON, VT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19920101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Apr 15, 1998

Transmission Failed.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X1NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in HOPATCONG, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19920801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Aug 20, 1998

Transmission Failure.

Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34XONU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Dec 01, 1996

None

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X5NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in WAFB, MO. Vehicle was purchased on 19960901. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mar 06, 1997

When In Drive Car Acts Like In Neutral, Then With Gas Added, Jerks And Goes Into Gear – Only In Cold Season And First Thing In Morning

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):IFMDU34X3NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in WALLINGFORD, CT. Vehicle was purchased on 19951001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Feb 25, 1999

Transmission Failed Due To Faulty Design Of The First/second Gear Synchronizer Which Has Since Been Redesigned.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMCU24XONU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in HAMPSTEAD, MD. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

July 30, 1997

Transmission Failed, Was Rebuilt.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU32X7NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in DECATUR, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 19930401. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mar 26, 1994

No Summary Listed For Above Vehicle. *ak

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in SEVEN VALLEYS, PA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Aug 25, 1999

While Driving At 50 Mph Transmission Died Out, And The Vehicle Went Into Neutral And Wouldn’t Shift Into Low Gear. This Was The 4th Transmission That Consumer Had To Replace, And The Dealer Can’t Determine The Cause Of The Problem. *ak

FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in CENTER PORT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Nov 01, 1996

Transmission Failed And Replaced Several Times. Mjs

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34XXNU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in BOULDER CR, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19090101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Apr 01, 1992

Transmission Failed And Replaced Several Times. Mjs

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34XXNU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in BOULDER CR, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Apr 01, 1992

Would Shift Vehicle Into Reverse & Applied Gas, And It Would Take Too Long To Kick Into Reverse. Also, Brakes Would Make A Clunking Noise When This Happened. *ak

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X7NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in LIVINGSTON, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.

explorer (auto Trasmission) Gets Stuck In Second Or Third Gear First Thing In The Morning. After About 2 Minutes, It Kicks Into Gear And Is Fine. It Seems Only To Happen In The Morning When The Engine Is Cold. *ak

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X1NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 19981101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

June 01, 2000

Rebuilt Transmission Failed :as A Direct Result Of The Transmission Fluid Being Expelled Form The Filler Tube , Allowing It To Come In Contact With The Muffler , During Operation Of The Vehicle Causing Fluid To Ingnite Which Resulted In The Ensuing Fire And And Loss. The Remaining Evidence And Examination Of The Transmission Indicate That The Torque Converter , Installed Just Prior To The Fire Failed Resulting In The Loss Of The Vehicle. *ak

Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X4NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in MECHANICSVILLE, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

May 07, 2000

Transmission Failed And Replaced Several Times. Mjs

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34XXNU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in BOULDER CR, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19090101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Apr 01, 1992

Transmission Failed And Replaced Several Times. Mjs

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34XXNU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in BOULDER CR, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19090101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Apr 01, 1992

Transmission Quit, power Steering Quit, Clutch And Bearings Quit! *ak

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU32X6NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in SALINAS, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19941001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Apr 01, 2000

3 Times We Have Had To Have The Transmission Replaced, We Commute 88 Miles Roundtrip A Day (highway Miles) And Seldom If Ever Tow Anything.*ak

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X2NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in ISANTI, MN. Vehicle was purchased on 19980901. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Nov 01, 1998

Transmission Stopped Operating While Driving At Highway Speed Of 75 Mph. Dealer Notified, And Informed Consumer That Vehicle Was Out Of Its Warranty. Please Feel Free To Provide Any Further Details On This Matter. *ak

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X4NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in RIVERTON, WI. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Feb 02, 2001

I Am Very Unsatisfied With This Vehicle, Please Help. No Safety Defect.

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X6NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

June 05, 2001

Vehicle Was Picked Up From A Dealership And Driven For Approximately 20 Minutes To Have Emission System Checked. When Hood Was Raised For This Examination An Engine Compartment Fire Started. An Examination Of Vehicle Determined That Fire Originated Close To Bottom Of Engine Where It Met The Automatic Transmission Assembly. Possible Cause Was Automatic Tranmission Overheating And Causing A Group Of Wires And Grease To Ignite. Please Provide Any Additional Information / Documentation. Note: Prior To The Fire, The Dealership Was Examining The For The Following Problems: Anti-lock Brake System, A Hub & Wheel Noise, And A Leaking Exhaust Manifold Located Close To The Rear Differential Unit.*ak

Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X2NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in BOISE, ID. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Trasmission Oil Burnt Causing Trasmission Failure And Was Rebuilt. 20,000 Miles Later Trasmission Failed Again (burnt Fluid) Due To Catalytic Converter Being Too Close To Aluminum Transmission Pan. There Needs To Be A Heat Shield To Protect It From Burning.

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Mileage was 153000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMDU34X4NU. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in FAYETTEVILLE, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010617. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Nov 16, 2001

While Starting Up The Vehicle It Failed To Turn On. Consumer Tried Numerous Times But It Failed To Turn On. Mechanic Inspected The Vehicle, And Determined That Transmission Needed To Be Replaced, And He Replaced It Twice. However, The Problem Recurred. *ak

0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in MILWAUKEE, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

– The Contact Purchased A 1992fordexplorer In 1999 And Had Transmission Problems On 2002, 2003, 2006. The Transmission Was Replaced Twice, But The Vehicleinoperable. There Were No Recalls On This Vehicle Regarding Transmission Failures. Www.carcomplaints.com Had A Defect Investigation Number: Ea93004 Under Lemon Laws Regarding This Vehicle. The Contact Wanted To File A Complaint With ford Regarding This Problem. *ak

FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in ALBERTA, CANADA, 00. Vehicle was purchased on 19920101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FORD EXPLORER 1992 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER’S NAME: FREEDOM FORD . DEALER’S CITY: ALBERTA, CANADA . DEALER’S STATE CODE: 00.

Jan 01, 2002

1992fordexplorer Replacement Transmission Needed. Consumer States That The Vehicle Needs A New Transmission And Oil Leak Fixed. She Does Not Have The Money And The Repairs Will Cost Around $1500.00. *kb

FORD EXPLORER 1992 problem was reported in TRAVELERS REST, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FORD EXPLORER 1992 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

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