1991 Ford Explorer burnt tranny fluid

1991 FORD EXPLORER
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Transmission problem
1991 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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it started with first time..blew the seals. replaced...within one week...blew seals again. (front pump seal). replaced. this time...the output shaft seal. and the fluid is burnt. what?!!!!! thank you.



thank you Mark. ;-)
Aug 8, 2008 at 6:34 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would be concerned about the burnt oil, this a sign of slippage causing the transmission to over heat, this with a possible blocked breather will cause the transmission to overpressure and blow out a seal, i would be getting the transmission serviced and inspected for component damage before it fails.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 8, 2008 at 7:34 PM
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