I'm not sure why exactly but I had to replace a sensor on the transmission when that happened to my 2000 limited.
Stop driving on or your transmission will be toast. It probably is toast by that time. The fluid in your overheated tranny is cooking.
A manual tranny does not take tranny fluid. So you can't check it. A manual tranny does not take tranny fluid. So you can't check it.
Tranny fluid is generally a rich or dark red color. If it is smelling burnt, then the fluid has gotten hot. Therefore the tranny has been worked and possibly overheated. If the fluid is still somewhat red in color, maybe slightly burnt, then change it now. If it is dark brown or black, then changing it is no guarantee to fix it. Some cars that have had dark or black fluid, had the fluid changed and they never moved again.
First, check the tranny fluid when the SUV is off and cold. Then check the tranny fluid after the SUV is warmed and idling. The level of tranny fluid level should go down, if it doesn't the tranny itself is not taking up any. Replacing the tranny fluid filter may solve your problem. If not its most likely the tranny oil pump. This is if your fluid level stays the same when warm or, cold. If the tranny fluid changes from cold to warm, your tranny has a more serious problem and should be looked at by a pro.
Low transmission fluid Overheated fluid, too low capacity or a blown tranny If it is a manual, you might wanna replace the clutch.
Unfortunately you need a special tool for the 2004 ford explorer auto tranny. the tranny is sealed. even jiffy lube or ez lube cannot perform this task. your local dealership or aamco must service the tranny.
The automatic transmission has a vent tube. If the transmission is overfilled or gets water in it , the transmission may appear to be leaking tranny fluid after the transmission has warmed up from driving because the tranny fluid expands.
You fill a tranny through the dipstick tube. You will need to buy a small funnel.
manual tranny doesnt have fluid u noob manual tranny doesnt have fluid u noob
No
tranny could be gone.or you may need tranny fluid or you have too much tranny fluid.
On a standard tranny there is no reservoir. On an automatic tranny it is internal to the tranny. The fluid resides in the transmission pan.