# 2008 Ford Explorer P1700 **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** explorer, transmissions, ford\ **Created:** [January 15, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205 "2021-01-15T20:47:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Evanh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a698b9/32.png) [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/1 "2021-01-15T20:47:23Z")
2008 ford explorer with 5r55s. Was having shifting issues and got code p1700 and p0743. I changed the filter and fluid as well as the shift solenoid pack. The only code i have now is p1700. Also now if im in D it will not shift from 2nd to 3rd, but if from D i go manually to 3rd it goes into 3rd. Then if i go from 3rd back to D it will go onto to 4th and shift like normal. Any time it is shifting up it will get stuck in 2nd until i repeat the cycle of D to 3 back to D. Is it time to rebuild or replace the transmission or is something else wrong? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/2 "2021-01-15T21:05:31Z")
Did you flush the transmission fluid? [https://www.bluespringsfordparts.com/blog/dtc-decoded-p1700](https://www.bluespringsfordparts.com/blog/dtc-decoded-p1700) Tester ---
**Author:** ![Evanh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a698b9/32.png) [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/3 "2021-01-15T21:12:11Z")
I did not. Im low on money right now and cant afford to take it somewhere to have them do it. And the problem with trying to do it the way it is listed in the link is that the 5r55s does not have a dipstick tube, you have to pump the fluid in through the pan so pouring in fluid while the old is being poured out is virtually impossible. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/4 "2021-01-15T21:15:01Z")
A transmission flush machine is used. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/6/e/6eb2d4535753bd1b07a71616166b539686824e19.jpeg "Pat Goss talks about Transmission Flushes") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfrWzwic2Sg) Tester ---
**Author:** ![Evanh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a698b9/32.png) [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/5 "2021-01-15T21:38:11Z")
Yes I know i just dont have the money to take it somewhere to have it done. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/6 "2021-01-15T21:41:21Z")
Then you shouldn’t drive the vehicle until you do. Because would what could have started out just being a $150,00 service, could end up being a $3000,00 service. Tester ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/7 "2021-01-15T22:02:24Z")
> [@Evanh](#): > > Yes I know i just dont have the money to take it somewhere to have it done. Do you not have a credit card or belong to a credit union ? No relatives or friends to help ? As Tester says keep driving and you will most likely have more problems. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/8 "2021-01-15T22:04:08Z")
> [@VOLVO-V70](#): > > As Tester says keep driving and you will most likely have more problems. +1 If my resources were severely stretched, I wouldn’t do something that was sure to lead to MUCH bigger repair costs. ---
**Author:** ![Evanh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a698b9/32.png) [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/9 "2021-01-15T22:07:40Z")
No i dont have credit cards, what does a credit union have to do with anything? And i might have family or friends that can help, but i was trying to see what solutions people had to offer before i spend money or borrow money for a transmission flush. ---
**Author:** ![Evanh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a698b9/32.png) [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/10 "2021-01-15T22:08:22Z")
Also we have another vehicle that were sharing so i haven’t been driving it. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/11 "2021-01-15T22:08:41Z")
> [@Evanh](#): > > what does a credit union have to do with anything? They loan money 😲 ---
**Author:** ![Evanh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a698b9/32.png) [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/12 "2021-01-15T22:09:31Z")
Yes im aware but i dont qualify for a loan. ---
**Author:** ![timothyonline\_191716](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f05b48/32.png) [@timothyonline\_191716](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timothyonline_191716)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/13 "2024-10-25T23:37:51Z")
You can do it without a machine. If you have a fluid pump or suction gun w/ 3/8" inner diameter tubing and the appropriate fitting, you can pump fluid into that transmission: [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/9/0/90c248e21c94635b11d48b46b294fec4eb7d14a6.jpeg "Fill & Adjust Transmission Fluid Level- Ford Explorer 5R55S") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOgs_zbzA5I) There are several choices of fittings: - Ford 307-437 - OTC 6604 - OEMTOOLS (AutoZone) 25740 1. Start it up to suck the fluid out of the pan and into the transmission’s internals. 2. Wait until the transmission has reached the appropriate temperature (figure 10 min or so). 3. With the engine still running, remove the drain plug and install the fitting. 4. Pump fresh fluid 4 qts at a time up the fitting. 5. Let 4 qts drain out. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you’ve exhausted 16-20 qts (4-5 U.S. gal) of fluid. 7. With the engine still running, let the fluid level drain until it’s trickling out of the fitting. 8. Remove the fitting and replace the drain plug. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/14 "2024-10-26T00:14:52Z")
I wouldn’t call what you described as a flush ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205/15 "2024-10-27T06:14:01Z")
> [@timothyonline\_191716](#): > > - Start it up to suck the fluid out of the pan and into the transmission’s internals. > - Wait until the transmission has reached the appropriate temperature (figure 10 min or so). So you are suggesting to start the vehicle, with the engine still running suck 1/2 the fluid (maybe more) out of the transmission, and run the transmission for 10 minutes or so (still 1/2 empty of ATF) and most likely burn up the front pump gear set, front pump bushing, torque converter, both the front and rear stator bushings, coast drum bushing, overdrive sun gear bushing, input shaft, and many more possibility’s from starving them of the proper lubrication… > [@timothyonline\_191716](#): > > - With the engine still running, remove the drain plug and install the fitting. > - Pump fresh fluid 4 qts at a time up the fitting. > - Let 4 qts drain out. > - Repeat steps 4 and 5 And then you want to do it again, again, again and again!! ?? !! WTF??? That is complete nonsense and I hope NO ONE ever takes your advice… Just incase you didn’t watch Your own posted video, the mechanic clearly states after the pan drop, (the engine is not running) to add 5 quarts of transmission fluid AND THEN ONCE SAFE (with the 5 quarts already added) to start the vehicle and it will take about 5-10 minutes to get to the correct temp range to now remove the fill hose and allow the access fluid to level out from the check level hole…