Disconnecting transmission from radiator on ford explorer

ANSWER : Hi there. If the engine size is similar and the transmission is identical (meaning an automatic w/automatic), then the motor mounts for the two vehicles should align. I would highly recommend consulting with a local engine replacement shop to confirm this, since it’s not a service we offer. There could be electrical / computer and sensor compatibility issues that should be verified before completing this service.

ANSWER : Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2008 Ford F-350. I would check to see if the radiator is available aftermarket first. I would not go with a used one, since you never know what you will get. If you cannot get an aftermarket part, then a new one is the way to go. If you end up wanting a new radiator, consider YourMechanic, as a certified technician can come to your car’s location to replace the radiator for you.

ANSWER : No, they are completely different. An Escape is a front wheel drive platform, an Explorer is a rear wheel drive platform. There are two options for a front wheel drive Escape. If your production date is before 11/18/01, and 11/19/01 and after for the 2002 model year. The only other compatible vehicle is the Mazda Tribute. A great resource I use is Car-Part.com. It has interchange information built in, and only displays parts that will work.

ANSWER : Hi There,
This is a known issue in this generation Ford Focus and some Fiestas with the "Power Shift" transmission and there have been numerous recalls and lawsuits. Although, it is would be difficult to determine how much longer your transmission will last given the fact that you have many new parts, I would not recommend junking the car as it may still provide some valuable life left for you. I would recommend taking it to the dealer to see if these parts may be covered under the recall.

ANSWER : Hi there. The lines that attach to the radiator are either connected by a threaded pipe fitting or a compression type pipe fitting. The compression type fitting will need to be pushed in before removing the line. If you need further assistance with removing the transmission cooler lines, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.

ANSWER : Hello. As long as the vehicle was not ran for too long then no damage should occur. The lack of coolant typically only comes into play if the engine runs long enough to overheat. If the transmission lines are disconnected then that can cause damage to the transmission only if all of the fluid came out and you continued to run the engine.

ANSWER : Hi there. Anytime you remove hydraulic lines, it’s recommended to use a line wrench, as they can be brittle and prone to breaking if a normal wrench is used.

ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle will exhibit these symptoms when the transmission fluid is low. You will want to start there. If the fluid is full, then you will want to turn your attention to the torque converter and the rebuilt transmission. You will want to determine if the torque converter was replaced during the rebuild, and speak to the people who performed the rebuild to assure this is not covered under warranty. For more help with an inspection due to the complexity of issue, contact our service department about scheduling an appointment.