Why This Transmission Slipped Only When Hot: A Valve Body Wear Audit

Why This Transmission Slipped Only When Hot: A Valve Body Wear Audit

Two shops told this Explorer owner the same thing: full transmission rebuild, $4,500, minimum. One shop said the clutch packs were “shot.” The other said the solenoids were failing. Neither shop had measured transmission line pressure. Neither shop had measured solenoid resistance hot versus cold. Neither shop had run the transmission at temperature long enough […]