How can i check to transmission fluid level in 2005 ford explorer

For car not changing gears it can be shifter assembly issue, or it can also be transmission issue. Get the shifter assembly inspected with ignition OFF.

For more troubleshooting, I suggest you to get the Following help link checked, its complete step by step procedure to inspect gear shift issues: -----

GEAR SHIFT ISSUES

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/11/gear-shift-issues.html

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TRANSMISSION GEARS SLIPPING AND FLUID LEAKING ISSUES

Transmission gear assembly and transmission needs inspection. Also check the transmission fluid level. Also is the fluid getting leaked or its low.

There are few very helpful links with solutions to troubleshoot this problem.

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I suggest you to refer these links.

Click the link below:-----

2000 Toyota Camry: Transmission slipping and Stuck up?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html

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Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

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Car engine Overheats and transmission starts slipping?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-overheats-and-transmission.html

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2006 Ford Explorer: Engine Vibrates and gears slipping?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006ford-explorer-engine-vibrates-and.html

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Clutch slipping problem?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/clutch-slipping-problem.html

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Dodge Anti slip System is not operating?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/dodge-anti-slip-system-is-not-operating.html

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OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

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Transmission fluid leaks near radiator on ford windstar?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

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Ford Windstar transmission fluid leaking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

Stop trying to do what you are doing!!! Sounds like the transmission is slipping when attempting to downshift, and engine is over-revving!! Check the transmission fluid level and correct if needed. If fluid level is correct and fluid smells burned, suspect transmission has internal problem.

Transmission gear assembly and transmission needs inspection. Also check the transmission fluid level. Also is the fluid getting leaked or its low.

There are few very helpful links with solutions to troubleshoot this problem.

========

I suggest you to refer these links.

Click the link below:-----

2000 Toyota Camry: Transmission slipping and Stuck up?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html

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Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

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Car engine Overheats and transmission starts slipping?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-overheats-and-transmission.html

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2006 Ford Explorer: Engine Vibrates and gears slipping?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006ford-explorer-engine-vibrates-and.html

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Clutch slipping problem?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/clutch-slipping-problem.html

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Dodge Anti slip System is not operating?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/dodge-anti-slip-system-is-not-operating.html

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OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

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Transmission fluid leaks near radiator on ford windstar?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

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Ford Windstar transmission fluid leaking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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TRANSMISSION REPLACING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/12/transmission-replacing-and.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

Transmission gear assembly and transmission needs inspection.Also check the transmission fluid level.Also is the fluid getting leaked or its low.

There are few very helpful links with solutions to troubleshoot these problem.

========
I suggest you to refer these links.

Click the link below:-----

2000 Toyota Camry: Transmission slipping and Stuck up? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html
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Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

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Car engine Overheats and transmission starts slipping? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-overheats-and-transmission.html

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2006 Ford Explorer: Engine Vibrates and gears slipping? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006ford-explorer-engine-vibrates-and.html

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Clutch slipping problem? http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/clutch-slipping-problem.html

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Dodge Anti slip System is not operating? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/dodge-anti-slip-system-is-not-operating.html

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OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

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Transmission fluid leaks near radiator on ford windstar?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

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Ford Windstar transmission fluid leaking? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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These details will help.
Thanks.

Transmission gear assembly and transmission needs inspection. Also check the transmission fluid level. Also is the fluid getting leaked or its low.

There are few very helpful links with solutions to troubleshoot these problem.

========

I suggest you to refer these links.

Click the link below:-----

2000 Toyota Camry: Transmission slipping and Stuck up? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html

-----------
Transmission Slips out of 2nd gear?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-slips-out-of-2nd-gear.html

----------
Car engine Overheats and transmission starts slipping?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-overheats-and-transmission.html

-------------
2006 Ford Explorer: Engine Vibrates and gears slipping?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006ford-explorer-engine-vibrates-and.html

---------------
Clutch slipping problem?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/clutch-slipping-problem.html

----------
Dodge Anti slip System is not operating?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/dodge-anti-slip-system-is-not-operating.html

----------
OD light flashing and transmission fluid leaking?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/od-light-flashing-and-transmission.html

------------
Transmission fluid leaks near radiator on ford windstar?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-fluid-leaks-near-radiator.html

-------------
Ford Windstar transmission fluid leaking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-windstar-transmission-fluid.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

Hello tat... begin by checking the tranny fluid level. Add fluid to fill it to just over the max full level.

Drive it for ten miles and see if that alone solved the problem. IF not, have it serviced and have the belts tightened. Joe

This is in the owners manual pages 269 and 270. TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, fluid
should be added by a qualified technician.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface or level hoist.
2. Clean the filler plug or dirt and debris.
3. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level.
4. Fluid level should be at bottom of the opening.
5. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening.
6. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications in this chapter.

The torque converter slips more than normal only if the oil level is really low - check that. Otherwise the problem is clearly with the pressure plates - and those can be replaced, you don't need to replace the entire tranny for that.

Actually, it would be impossible to change the fluid in a 2002 Ford Explorer transmission because it is a sealed "maintenance-free" unit. Ford claimed that this transmission should operate problem free for 150,000 miles, but as we know, this is not the case. Since the transmission cannot be flushed, premature wear occurs due to degradation of the fluid. This is just one of the MANY design mistakes made by Ford engineers during the end of the "disposable car" era. My best advice to you would be to sell the vehicle before you end up spending a fortune on repairs, and if you really love the Explorer, buy one that was built after 2005.

Is it Manual or Auto transmission ?

If Auto, have you checked your transmission fluid level ?
Do this first !

Good luck !
John.