1997 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic
It did happen when going around 70mph I had to stop quickly, so I disengage O/D by clicking switch in drive shaft (kind of slowingwith engine). It changed to lower gear, so started slowing down, then suddenly started a clunking noise like two gears slipping each other. RPM dropped to 780-1000 but truck still moving same speed. Noise went away as it reached 40mph. So, I stopped totally and then step on gas and all gears changed Ok. Even to O/D engaged ok aswell.
Noise shows up erraticly when slowing down from above 50mph (more often when doing 65-70mph), it happens when going in O/D condition to lower gear. O/D seems to still working ok (tested at 50-55 mph). Also, noise goes away when step on gas to speed up again. Setting in neutral before slowing down also avoids the noise. 4 wheel drive electrical connector was disconnected. Any idea on what could be? I drivethis truck on hard offroads (slow 20-30 mph) and towing small bass boat (once a month). Serviced transmission w/ filter and fluid change about 6 months ago.
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Monday, June 23rd, 2008 AT 5:42 PM
