Why is my car doing this?

I own a 2002 ford explorer xlt with 164k on it and when I drive on the highway for more than about 15 minutes it will not go past 3000 rpm and will not downshift. Also, when I try to go past 3k it will clunk and grind, even when off the highway on regular roads it will clunk (only after going on the highway). Oil is fine, can't access trans oil as it needs a special machine and has no dipstick. Any thoughts?

Well, I would say that it is a piece of junk, so unload the clunker!

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