Transmission

Asked by Bosslady22 Feb 02, 2019 at 11:59 AM about the 2002 Ford Explorer

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer and lately I've been
having to get a transmission flush every month and
when I get a transmission flush my transmission
fluid be filthy and when this happens my car rides
funny I really have to mash the gas in order to take
off can someone please tell me what's going on
with my truck

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The clutch packs inside the transmission are slipping. This is why your transmission fluid is black all the time. That is clutch material wearing away due to slippage. Time for a new vehicle or a $2000 tranny job/replacement. Get an estimate first.

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