Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
064501/01/2006067110019947Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements. *tt05/17/2006
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SI-2000510/01/200710032229Ford/mercury: some vehicles equipped with 6r60 transmissions may exhibit various transmission performance issues. when compared to other transmissions, some of the shift characteristics are different than previous models due to the 100% s02/24/2010
06171310021040Calibration update 4.0l - various symptoms - surge, hesitation, torque converter cycling, no up shift after forced downshift, and poor a/c performance. *kb02/26/2007
0523601/01/2006061110019029Harsh or delayed 1-2, 2-1 and/or 3-2 shift. *tt02/09/2006
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
TSB-08-18-206/01/200910029205Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. the f53 motorhome chassis is included. *06/26/2009
TSB-08-9-510/23/200810026385Ford/mercury: 4.0l/4.6l hard start/rough running; after long hot soak/dip in rpm when coming to a stop; built on or before 4/2/08. may exhibit a dip in rpm below normal idle level of 600 rpm on deceleration. *pe10/23/2008
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
TSB-08-19-305/01/200910028736Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe05/20/2009
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
TSB-08-19-305/01/200910028736Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe05/20/2009
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SI-2000510/01/200710032229Ford/mercury: some vehicles equipped with 6r60 transmissions may exhibit various transmission performance issues. when compared to other transmissions, some of the shift characteristics are different than previous models due to the 100% s02/24/2010

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
03/04/201374000
 Every time taking off from a stop. vehicle would go 3 mph for 15 seconds, would then jolt and lung forward fast. this happened all the way to work for 27 miles. when i contacted ford regarding this issue, they said they had no previous complaints. this is definately a safety issue. the vehicle almost hit the car in front of me several times. later the vehicle would not go into reverse. i was stranded in the parking lot until the vehicle in front of me had moved.
01/19/201320922
 Was driving the truck and was coming to a stop, the vehicle jumped forward as if someone hit me from behind. it was rather aggressive and i almost rear ended a car in front of me at the light. luckly there was not a cross walk where a pedestrian could've been hit. this happens on a regular basis and in my opinion needs to be addressed asap, or ford will be dealing with a rather large law suit in their future. it is clear this is occuring with many others and enough is enough. something needs to be done about these transmission problems.
03/04/201374000
 Every time taking off from a stop. vehicle would go 3 mph for 15 seconds, would then jolt and lung forward fast. this happened all the way to work for 27 miles. when i contacted ford regarding this issue, they said they had no previous complaints. this is definately a safety issue. the vehicle almost hit the car in front of me several times. later the vehicle would not go into reverse. i was stranded in the parking lot until the vehicle in front of me had moved.
01/19/201320922
 Was driving the truck and was coming to a stop, the vehicle jumped forward as if someone hit me from behind. it was rather aggressive and i almost rear ended a car in front of me at the light. luckly there was not a cross walk where a pedestrian could've been hit. this happens on a regular basis and in my opinion needs to be addressed asap, or ford will be dealing with a rather large law suit in their future. it is clear this is occuring with many others and enough is enough. something needs to be done about these transmission problems.
11/01/2012
 Forceful driveline bump while braking - below 10 mph
01/01/201040000
 Transmission delays then lunges hard after placed into reverse. if a driver applies gas during this period, reverse will engage under sufficient power and lunge the vehicle 5 to 10 feet before it can be controlled. due to the number of other 2006 explorers with the same problem, we felt a safety complaint was in order. this vehicle had 40,000 miles when it started 3 years ago. its sporadic, sometimes no problem, sometimes annoying, sometimes it is scary. at its worse, shifting into reverse is delayed 2 to 5 seconds before a very harsh engagement. the speed the lever does not seem to impact this condition. it occurs about 30% of the time when regardless if the engine is cold or hot. this harsh engagement will spin the wheels and let out a loud squawk if on pavement. this engagement is very hard and feels like a minor collision. with experience, we have learned to hold the brakes hard until it engages to avoid the tire spin and keeping the vehicle from jumping. last week we gave everyone a scare when it didn't engage until after we let up on the brakes; by that time a mother and two children had walked behind the vehicle. the wheels spun and the vehicle jumped about a foot towards them even with some pressure still on the brakes. this problem also occurs going up thru the gears we will also experience a hard shift, as though someone hit the vehicle with sledge hammer. of all the shifts, this happens about 20% of the time now. cold or hot it does not seem to be a factor.
11/01/2012
 Forceful driveline bump while braking - below 10 mph
01/01/201040000
 Transmission delays then lunges hard after placed into reverse. if a driver applies gas during this period, reverse will engage under sufficient power and lunge the vehicle 5 to 10 feet before it can be controlled. due to the number of other 2006 explorers with the same problem, we felt a safety complaint was in order. this vehicle had 40,000 miles when it started 3 years ago. its sporadic, sometimes no problem, sometimes annoying, sometimes it is scary. at its worse, shifting into reverse is delayed 2 to 5 seconds before a very harsh engagement. the speed the lever does not seem to impact this condition. it occurs about 30% of the time when regardless if the engine is cold or hot. this harsh engagement will spin the wheels and let out a loud squawk if on pavement. this engagement is very hard and feels like a minor collision. with experience, we have learned to hold the brakes hard until it engages to avoid the tire spin and keeping the vehicle from jumping. last week we gave everyone a scare when it didn't engage until after we let up on the brakes; by that time a mother and two children had walked behind the vehicle. the wheels spun and the vehicle jumped about a foot towards them even with some pressure still on the brakes. this problem also occurs going up thru the gears we will also experience a hard shift, as though someone hit the vehicle with sledge hammer. of all the shifts, this happens about 20% of the time now. cold or hot it does not seem to be a factor.
11/01/2012
 Forceful driveline bump while braking - below 10 mph
01/01/201040000
 Transmission delays then lunges hard after placed into reverse. if a driver applies gas during this period, reverse will engage under sufficient power and lunge the vehicle 5 to 10 feet before it can be controlled. due to the number of other 2006 explorers with the same problem, we felt a safety complaint was in order. this vehicle had 40,000 miles when it started 3 years ago. its sporadic, sometimes no problem, sometimes annoying, sometimes it is scary. at its worse, shifting into reverse is delayed 2 to 5 seconds before a very harsh engagement. the speed the lever does not seem to impact this condition. it occurs about 30% of the time when regardless if the engine is cold or hot. this harsh engagement will spin the wheels and let out a loud squawk if on pavement. this engagement is very hard and feels like a minor collision. with experience, we have learned to hold the brakes hard until it engages to avoid the tire spin and keeping the vehicle from jumping. last week we gave everyone a scare when it didn't engage until after we let up on the brakes; by that time a mother and two children had walked behind the vehicle. the wheels spun and the vehicle jumped about a foot towards them even with some pressure still on the brakes. this problem also occurs going up thru the gears we will also experience a hard shift, as though someone hit the vehicle with sledge hammer. of all the shifts, this happens about 20% of the time now. cold or hot it does not seem to be a factor.
12/22/2012930001
 This vehicle has been jerking when i am going slow to the point as if someone hit me in the rear end of the vehicle. it is a very strong jerking sensation enough to frighten any reasonable individual. it also has been trying to accelerate when my foot was on the brake pedal and not in cruise control while going well below the minimum speed necessary to use the cruise control. the auto acceleration was while at 10 miles per hour or less and my foot was on the brake. this has become more and more frequent and i am worried it could be the computer, the transmission, the engine, or a control system not functioning properly. this has happened on multiple occasions with passengers in the vehicle. my parents were frightened when it happened. i am worried the thing may accelerate on its own and hurt another vehicle(s) or its passengers. there hasn't be a fire or crash yet but it is my fear that will happen unless this safety issue is meaningfully addressed. i already had certified auto repair of rockville md look at the vehicle and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong following a computer diagnostic. the jerking and auto acceleration are becoming more and more frequent and i am reporting this because i am concerned about the safety of my vehicle and others on the road. also, there are heavy virbations occuring during the idling process and i am not a mechanic but this may have something to do with the safety concerns on the vehicle. *tr
12/22/201293000
 This vehicle has been jerking when i am going slow to the point as if someone hit me in the rear end of the vehicle. it is a very strong jerking sensation enough to frighten any reasonable individual. it also has been trying to accelerate when my foot was on the brake pedal and not in cruise control while going well below the minimum speed necessary to use the cruise control. the auto acceleration was while at 10 miles per hour or less and my foot was on the brake. this has become more and more frequent and i am worried it could be the computer, the transmission, the engine, or a control system not functioning properly. this has happened on multiple occasions with passengers in the vehicle. my parents were frightened when it happened. i am worried the thing may accelerate on its own and hurt another vehicle(s) or its passengers. there hasn't be a fire or crash yet but it is my fear that will happen unless this safety issue is meaningfully addressed. i already had certified auto repair of rockville md look at the vehicle and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong following a computer diagnostic. the jerking and auto acceleration are becoming more and more frequent and i am reporting this because i am concerned about the safety of my vehicle and others on the road. also, there are heavy virbations occuring during the idling process and i am not a mechanic but this may have something to do with the safety concerns on the vehicle.
06/21/201291690
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the transmission slipped. the transmission fluid was changed but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 91,690.
12/22/201293000
 This vehicle has been jerking when i am going slow to the point as if someone hit me in the rear end of the vehicle. it is a very strong jerking sensation enough to frighten any reasonable individual. it also has been trying to accelerate when my foot was on the brake pedal and not in cruise control while going well below the minimum speed necessary to use the cruise control. the auto acceleration was while at 10 miles per hour or less and my foot was on the brake. this has become more and more frequent and i am worried it could be the computer, the transmission, the engine, or a control system not functioning properly. this has happened on multiple occasions with passengers in the vehicle. my parents were frightened when it happened. i am worried the thing may accelerate on its own and hurt another vehicle(s) or its passengers. there hasn't be a fire or crash yet but it is my fear that will happen unless this safety issue is meaningfully addressed. i already had certified auto repair of rockville md look at the vehicle and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong following a computer diagnostic. the jerking and auto acceleration are becoming more and more frequent and i am reporting this because i am concerned about the safety of my vehicle and others on the road. also, there are heavy virbations occuring during the idling process and i am not a mechanic but this may have something to do with the safety concerns on the vehicle.
06/21/201291690
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the transmission slipped. the transmission fluid was changed but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 91,690. mah
12/22/201293000
 This vehicle has been jerking when i am going slow to the point as if someone hit me in the rear end of the vehicle. it is a very strong jerking sensation enough to frighten any reasonable individual. it also has been trying to accelerate when my foot was on the brake pedal and not in cruise control while going well below the minimum speed necessary to use the cruise control. the auto acceleration was while at 10 miles per hour or less and my foot was on the brake. this has become more and more frequent and i am worried it could be the computer, the transmission, the engine, or a control system not functioning properly. this has happened on multiple occasions with passengers in the vehicle. my parents were frightened when it happened. i am worried the thing may accelerate on its own and hurt another vehicle(s) or its passengers. there hasn't be a fire or crash yet but it is my fear that will happen unless this safety issue is meaningfully addressed. i already had certified auto repair of rockville md look at the vehicle and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong following a computer diagnostic. the jerking and auto acceleration are becoming more and more frequent and i am reporting this because i am concerned about the safety of my vehicle and others on the road. also, there are heavy virbations occuring during the idling process and i am not a mechanic but this may have something to do with the safety concerns on the vehicle.
06/21/201291690
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the transmission slipped. the transmission fluid was changed but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 91,690. mah
06/21/201291690
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the transmission began to slip. the transmission fluid was changed but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 91,690. dt
01/09/2012599001
 Sticks in park, bangs when shifted to reverse or other, slips out of gear when driving then engine will rev as if in neutral, sticks in park when on hill will not shift to drive or reverse ( out of park), when the vehicle looses gear it will rev and i am unable to accelerate and have to pull over to allow other vehicles by until i can get it to engage and go into gear otherwise the car just revs and goes nowhere. *tr
01/09/201259900
 Sticks in park, bangs when shifted to reverse or other, slips out of gear when driving then engine will rev as if in neutral, sticks in park when on hill will not shift to drive or reverse ( out of park), when the vehicle looses gear it will rev and i am unable to accelerate and have to pull over to allow other vehicles by until i can get it to engage and go into gear otherwise the car just revs and goes nowhere.
11/15/2012770001
 When vehicle is put in reverse the transmissions jolts extremely hard into gear. feels like your vehicle go hit. seems very unsafe. when driving it seems like the transmission jerks into 2, n 3rd gear. *tr
11/15/201277000
 When vehicle is put in reverse the transmissions jolts extremely hard into gear. feels like your vehicle go hit. seems very unsafe. when driving it seems like the trnasmission jerks into 2, n 3rd gear.
08/01/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that when shifting into drive or reverse, the vehicle would jerk violently. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the failure could have been caused by an incorrect differential. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was not available. kmj
08/01/2011
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that while shifting into drive or reverse, the vehicle would jerk violently. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the failure may be due to an incorrect differential. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was not available. mh
11/20/201274000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. the vehicle then rapidly accelerated to approximately 60 mph and began to decelerate independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be rebuilt or replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
11/20/201274000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. the vehicle then rapidly accelerated to approximately 60 mph and began to decelerate independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be rebuilt or replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000. kmj
04/11/20123
 First incident occurred in early april 2012: my car was emitting a foul smell and overheating. upon inspection, it was discovered that my radiator was leaking. i turned my vehicle into ford and it was replaced. second incident occurred early-mid oct 2012: my car was jerking and the check engine light came on. it was taken to have the codes checked and it was indicated that i had 2-3 random miss-fires to my spark plugs. as this is normally an easy at-home fix, we were able to replace all the spark plugs. the issue with this incident was that in the process of removing the spark plugs, all but one broke in half. this is such a common problem that ford has designed and sells a specific tool to remove broken spark plugs. once the tool was purchased, i was able to fix the problem and my car no longer jerked and the check engine light went off. third incident occurred late nov 2012: vehicle started jolting and jerking excessively and check engine light came on. feels like transmission is not engaging gears properly. after much research, i found that this is a common and major safety issue regarding this vehicle. a safety recall needs to be done imminently. another issue, started in the end of 2011: when going from park to reverse or drive, stick shift will stick and i will have wiggle and pull hard to make it move. *tr
11/20/201274000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. the vehicle accelerated to approximately 60 mph and began to decelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the transmission would have to be rebuilt or replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
09/12/2011650001
 When i moved from park to drive the transmission jolted and slammed into gear... today while driving the truck went from 40 to about 10 mph and will not go above this speed. *tr
09/12/201165000
 When i moved from park to drive the transmission jolted and slammed into gear... today while driving the truck went from 40 to about 10 mph and will not go above this speed.
11/01/2012850001
 Whenever i put my suv in reverse it jolts and it feels as if my transmission has fallen out. i also notice it does the same when i try to put in drive some times. my car is well maintained and i have always bought ford trucks. i'm scared to drive my children in the car at times because my truck has a mind of it's own and decides when it wants to accelerate and when it doesn't. please give some insight. i've seen many message boards and it seems as if this is a problem across the board for this make and model. *tr
09/12/201165000
 When i moved from park to drive the transmission jolted and slammed into gear... today while driving the truck went from 40 to about 10 mph and will not go above this speed.
11/01/2012850001
 Whenever i put my suv in reverse it jolts and it feels as if my transmission has fallen out. i also notice it does the same when i try to put in drive some times. my car is well maintained and i have always bought ford trucks. i'm scared to drive my children in the car at times because my truck has a mind of it's own and decides when it wants to accelerate and when it doesn't. please give some insight. i've seen many message boards and it seems as if this is a problem across the board for this make and model. *tr
11/06/20121003001
 Vehicle jerks as if the transmission fell down when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear or when decelerating. also, feels like some one rammed into the back. vehicle moves jumps forward while stopping at a traffic signal. i have missed hitting the vehicles in the front a couple of times. *tr
11/06/2012100300
 Vehicle jerks as if the transmission fell down when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear or when decelerating. also, feels like some one rammed into the back. vehicle moves jumps forward while stopping at a traffic signal. i have missed hitting the vehicles in the front a couple of times.
11/09/201070000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle began to jerk intermittently. the failure recurred whenever the contact was driving between 45-65 mph. the vehicle was taken to a specialized transmission center where the torque converter and other related parts were replaced. in addition, the computer system was updated. the malfunction became worse after the repair was performed. the vehicle had not been further repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. kmj
09/23/201272659
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated the vehicle would shake whenever the gears were shifted. the contact mentioned that the vehicle would make a loud noise and the transmission started to slip. also, the gear shifter failed to move out of park. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,659. pmb
09/23/201272659
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated the vehicle jerks when shifting from gears to gears. there was a loud noise and slipping of the transmission. also the vehicle gear will not move out of park. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they cannot find any problem with the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 72,659. mw
09/15/2012900001
 Transmission slips. vehicle lunges when reversing and shifting gears. i'm afraid i may hit another vehicle or pedestrian. according to www.carcomplaints.com there are many owners with the exact same problem of the exact same model and model year. *tr
09/15/201290000
 Transmission slips. vehicle lunges when reversing and shifting gears. i'm afraid i may hit another vehicle or pedestrian. according to www.carcomplaints.com there are many owners with the exact same problem of the exact same model and model year.
08/15/2011126000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact was stopped at a stop sign and as she attempted to accelerate from the stop, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward abnormally. the failure recurred whenever accelerating from a complete stop or when in reverse. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
09/01/20111260001
 My 2006 ford explorer jerks every time i stop at a red light, stop sign or even put my vehicle in reverse. when i purchased my truck it only 125000 miles on it and it started jerking a few months after i purchased the truck. i have been back to the dealer and they tell me this is a very common issue with the 2006 ford explorer. there is a serious problem with the transmissions on the 2006 explorer and ford refused to help or give any assistance. i travel with three small children and i'm really scared that i'm going to get rear ended because of the jerking. i have searched online and there are hundreds of ford explorer owners that are having this same exact issue. we need to have someone that keep speak for us and our right as car owners. i am a mother of 3 and full time worker i can't afford a new car. ford should stand up and admit there is a problem with the 2006 ford transmission. i came across your website and figured i will try and get some help here. this is really serious because someone can get in a serious accident. this is a really bad jerk and it just gets worse and worse. please help! *tr
08/15/2011126000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact was stopped at a stop sign and as she attempted to accelerate from the stop, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward abnormally. the failure recurred whenever accelerating from a complete stop or when in reverse. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000. kmj
09/01/20111260001
 My 2006 ford explorer jerks every time i stop at a red light, stop sign or even put my vehicle in reverse. when i purchased my truck it only 125000 miles on it and it started jerking a few months after i purchased the truck. i have been back to the dealer and they tell me this is a very common issue with the 2006 ford explorer. there is a serious problem with the transmissions on the 2006 explorer and ford refused to help or give any assistance. i travel with three small children and i'm really scared that i'm going to get rear ended because of the jerking. i have searched online and there are hundreds of ford explorer owners that are having this same exact issue. we need to have someone that keep speak for us and our right as car owners. i am a mother of 3 and full time worker i can't afford a new car. ford should stand up and admit there is a problem with the 2006 ford transmission. i came across your website and figured i will try and get some help here. this is really serious because someone can get in a serious accident. this is a really bad jerk and it just gets worse and worse. please help! *tr
08/15/2011126000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact was stopped at a stop sign and as she attempted to accelerate from the stop, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward abnormally. the failure recurred whenever accelerating from a complete stop or when in reverse. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000. kmj
09/01/20111260001
 My 2006 ford explorer jerks every time i stop at a red light, stop sign or even put my vehicle in reverse. when i purchased my truck it only 125000 miles on it and it started jerking a few months after i purchased the truck. i have been back to the dealer and they tell me this is a very common issue with the 2006 ford explorer. there is a serious problem with the transmissions on the 2006 explorer and ford refused to help or give any assistance. i travel with three small children and i'm really scared that i'm going to get rear ended because of the jerking. i have searched online and there are hundreds of ford explorer owners that are having this same exact issue. we need to have someone that keep speak for us and our right as car owners. i am a mother of 3 and full time worker i can't afford a new car. ford should stand up and admit there is a problem with the 2006 ford transmission. i came across your website and figured i will try and get some help here. this is really serious because someone can get in a serious accident. this is a really bad jerk and it just gets worse and worse. please help! *tr
08/15/2011126000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while stopped at a stop sign the vehicle suddenly jerked forward while accelerating. the failure occurs when accelerating from a stop sign or stop light and when in reverse. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the transmission would have to be replaced. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000. da
09/13/2012807001
 While trying to stop my vehicle suddenly accelerated and i had to put it in neutral to come to a stop. i pulled into a parking lot and shut the engine off and then started it up again and my engine revved at around 4000 rpm. the only way i could drive the vehicle home was to keep constant heavy pressure on the brakes. it always wanted to accelerate. *tr
09/01/2012850001
 No events leading up to failure. regular vehicle usage. after 5 years and 85000 miles, the transmission began clunking and hesitating to shift. when shifting into reverse or drive, the transmission jolts violently. this failure has not yet been corrected but has been diagnosed and a rebuilt transmission is on order. i am complaining now because so many similar reports have also been filed across the internet. upon seeing all the complaints i decided to lodge mine for more to see. this is a huge problem and is going to cost me 3500.00 to fix since the vehicle is no longer under warranty. *tr
09/01/201285000
 No events leading up to failure. regular vehicle usage. after 5 years and 85000 miles, the transmission began clunking and hesitating to shift. when shifting into reverse or drive, the transmission jolts violently. this failure has not yet been corrected but has been diagnosed and a rebuilt transmission is on order. i am complaining now because so many similar reports have also been filed across the internet. upon seeing all the complaints i decided to lodge mine for more to see. this is a huge problem and is going to cost me 3500.00 to fix since the vehicle is no longer under warranty.
05/16/2012991501
 Transmission started jerking while going down the road. it also began jerking when shifting into drive or reverse. i had originally thought maybe the fluid could be low but after seeing all of the people that this has happened to and no-one being able to get anything done i am considering looking into a class action suit for all of the owners. i also had problems with the traction control while on a vacation in the mountains. that made the engine rev but both rear wheels stopped moving on a blind hillside curve. ford needs to do something with these vehicles. *tr
05/16/201299150
 Transmission started jerking while going down the road. it also began jerking when shifting into drive or reverse. i had originally thought maybe the fluid could be low but after seeing all of the people that this has happened to and no-one being able to get anything done i am considering looking into a class action suit for all of the owners. i also had problems with the traction control while on a vacation in the mountains. that made the engine rev but both rear wheels stopped moving on a blind hillside curve. ford needs to do something with these vehicles.
07/12/2012645001
 When i went to shift into reverse would not move. immediately after that when tried to go forward was loud noise and i had to start forward in 3rd then shift into drive, little wrench appeared on dashboard. light went out and could then start out in drive without having to start in 3rd, however could no longer use reverse. took to transmission shop for evaluation and was told needed to have transmission rebuild as there was metal inside that was blocking valves. this is costing me $2400. had to fix as i am away from home on the other side of country and need it to go back home. *tr
07/12/201264500
 When i went to shift into reverse would not move. immediately after that when tried to go forward was loud noise and i had to start forward in 3rd then shift into drive, little wrench appeared on dashboard. light went out and could then start out in drive without having to start in 3rd, however could no longer use reverse. took to transmission shop for evaluation and was told needed to have transmission rebuild as there was metal inside that was blocking valves. this is costing me $2400. had to fix as i am away from home on the other side of country and need it to go back home.
04/05/201256785
 Had complained about a hesitation in 2008, after several times at teh shop they did something to the throttle body. now the transmission slips in 3rd gear. at only 56785 miles this is terrible.
03/01/201180000
 I have done a tremendous amount of research and notice that hundreds of others are having the same issue with the 2006 ford explorer. the transmission is giving numerous issues. hard to shift into reverse, roars, slips when changing gears, etc. the most disturbing problem is the transmission just jumps into gear without moving the gear shifter lever. the transmission stalls at red lights and then just jerks forward after several seconds. please help before there is an accident.
04/05/201256785
 Had complained about a hesitation in 2008, after several times at teh shop they did something to the throttle body. now the transmission slips in 3rd gear. at only 56785 miles this is terrible.
03/01/201180000
 I have done a tremendous amount of research and notice that hundreds of others are having the same issue with the 2006 ford explorer. the transmission is giving numerous issues. hard to shift into reverse, roars, slips when changing gears, etc. the most disturbing problem is the transmission just jumps into gear without moving the gear shifter lever. the transmission stalls at red lights and then just jerks forward after several seconds. please help before there is an accident.
04/05/201256785
 Had complained about a hesitation in 2008, after several times at teh shop they did something to the throttle body. now the transmission slips in 3rd gear. at only 56785 miles this is terrible.
03/01/201180000
 I have done a tremendous amount of research and notice that hundreds of others are having the same issue with the 2006 ford explorer. the transmission is giving numerous issues. hard to shift into reverse, roars, slips when changing gears, etc. the most disturbing problem is the transmission just jumps into gear without moving the gear shifter lever. the transmission stalls at red lights and then just jerks forward after several seconds. please help before there is an accident.
12/27/201044000
 2006 ford explorer with less than 40,000 miles started to hesitate while driving on the freeway. after checking out all the fluids, i have noticed that the radiator (antifreeze) was way below level. i had to fill up the radiator with 1-1/2 gallons of coolant. i have taken my vehicle to the ford dealer every time for a oil change and was never told that the coolant was below level. at 44,000 miles, the leak was so bad that the radiator had to be replaced. just after a year later another failure to the radiator. had to replace the radiator a second time at 65,250 miles. this to me is a safety concern, if the radiator fails which could cause the engine to seize and possibly cause an accident.
02/08/2012122000
 2006 ford explorer is a lemon. thousand of problems across the nation. take one to a garage and the mechanics tell yoou which problem you have before you tell them, one of three. transmission failures, radiator replacement every 30000 miles and bad wheel bearing causing tires to come off during driving. lucky for me only two encountered so far. transmission failure. geeting on interstate and stalling in traffic is a danger to my family and other members of the motoring public. average cost for transmission repairs are 2500.00 to 4000.00. ford should have recalled these vehicles for safety issues.
01/09/201170000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically decelerate to 40 mph without warning. later, the transmission warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated they would assist him at a later date. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 104,000. the vin was not available. kmj
01/09/201170000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated the transmission warning light started to illuminate. the vehicle was having problem previously where the speed would slow down to 40 mph on the highway while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the transmission needed to be replace and it will be at the owners expense of $3500. the manufacturer was notified who stated they will research this failure. the contact files a claim with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 104,000. mw
01/04/201247422
 The air bag malfunction light and wrench light both lite up on the dash. the car appeared to be running strange, shifting hard. after turning off the vehicle, it would not restart for approx 20 minutes. it would run fine for a day or so then the lights would come on again. took the car to the ford dealership, they drove it for approx 23 miles and the lights wouldn't come on. the battery tested low so they replaced the battery. when test driving after the battery replacement the wrench light and airbag light finally came on. they turned off the vehicle and it wouldn't start. after waiting 15 minutes to an hour it would start but the lights would come on again and once again after turning it off it wouldn't restart. they charged me an additional $759 to fix the instrument cluster (after around $300 for the battery and diagnostic testing). very frustrating - my 2006 only has 47k miles and is rarely driven.
02/21/201086000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. the contact received an unknown safety recall letter from the manufacturer regarding the shift lever circuit board. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the shift lever circuit board replaced but the repair did not remedy the issue. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer a month later but the dealer did not find a problem with the shifter. the dealer suggested to the contact to apply the emergency brake before shifting the vehicle out of park. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the shifter and the manufacturer stated that it was up to the dealer whether the vehicle would be repaired under the recall a second time. the failure mileage was 86,000. kmj
02/21/201086000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated the vehicle would not shift out of park. the contact received a recall letter from the manufacturer regarding the shift lever circuit board. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the shift lever circuit board replaced. the contact stated recall repair did not remedy the issue because upon leaving the dealer and the vehicle would not shift out of park. the contact took the vehicle back the dealer a month later. the dealer did not find a problem with the shifter. the dealer suggested to apply the emergency brake before shifting the vehicle out of park. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the shifter and the manufacturer stated the dealer had to make the decision on repairing the vehicle under the recall again. the failure 86,000. jo
12/01/200943000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid and radiator coolant. and as a result, the radiator failed. a private mechanic made three attempts to repair the failure by replacing the radiator but to no avail. the dealer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. the current mileage was 78,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
12/01/200943000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid and radiator coolant. and as a result, the radiator failed. a private mechanic made three attempts to repair the failure by replacing the radiator but to no avail. the dealer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. the current mileage was 78,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 43,000. kmj
12/01/200943000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid and radiator coolant and as a result the radiator failed. a private mechanic made three attempts to duplicate the failure by replacing the radiator. the dealer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, did not offer any assistance either. the current mileage was 78,000. the approximate failure mileage was 43,000. bw
08/01/201180000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated when the gear was placed in reverse it engaged with force, and the vehicle stalled. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnostic test was not performed. the vehicle was not repaired nor did the dealer replace any parts. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 80,000 the current mileage was not available.
08/01/201180000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated when the vehicle gear was placed into reverse the gear engaged with force, and the vehicle also lost power. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnosed was not performed. the dealer did not replace any parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was not available.
08/01/201180000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated when the gear was placed in reverse it engaged with force, and the vehicle stalled. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnostic test was not performed. the vehicle was not repaired nor did the dealer replace any parts. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 80,000 the current mileage was not available. rvk
08/01/201180000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated when the vehicle gear was placed into reverse the gear engaged with force, and the vehicle also lost power. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnosed was not performed. the dealer did not replace any parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was not available. rvk
08/01/201180000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated when the gear was placed in reverse it engaged with force, and the vehicle stalled. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnostic test was not performed. the vehicle was not repaired nor did the dealer replace any parts. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 80,000 the current mileage was not available. rvk
08/01/201180000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated when the vehicle gear was placed into reverse the gear engaged with force, and the vehicle also lost power. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnosed was not performed. the dealer did not replace any parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was not available. rvk
08/01/201180000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated when the vehicle gear was placed into reverse the gear engaged with force, and the vehicle lost power. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnosed was not performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer did not replace any parts. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 80,000 the current mileage was not available. li
08/01/201180000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated when the vehicle gear was placed into reverse the gear engaged with force, and the vehicle also lost power. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnosed was not performed. the dealer did not replace any parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was not available. li
09/26/20067000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated the automatic transmission began slipping in 2006 when the vehicle was purchased. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated there was no failure with the transmission and it would not fail; however, over time it became progressively worse. the manufacturer was notified but stated there were no recalls and to contact nhtsa in order to file a complaint. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.
09/26/20067000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated the automatic transmission began slipping in 2006 when the vehicle was purchased. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated there was no failure with the transmission and it would not fail; however, over time it became progressively worse. the manufacturer was notified but stated there were no recalls and to contact nhtsa in order to file a complaint. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. rvk
09/26/20067000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated the automatic transmission has been slipping from the purchase of the vehicle in 2006 with 7,000 mileages. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated there was no failure with the transmission and it will not fail but over the years it worsened and fails. the manufacturer was notified who stated there are no recalls and to contact nhtsa and file a complaint. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. mw
03/13/201069810
 I have a 2006 ford explorer and i had to replace transmission and rear before vehicle reached 70, 000 miles. i was told by the mechanic that they could not replace transmission oil and differential until 100,000 miles. ford should guarantee the transmission and rear end up to 100,000 miles, it's nt fair to the consumer.
12/15/201066000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that the parking gear shift would not shift out of park to drive. the contact stated he would have to continually depress the brake and rattle the gear shift in order for it to move. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was advised that the vehicle was not under recall and referred him to the manufacturer. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 66,000.
12/15/201066000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated the parking gear shift will not shift out of park to drive. the contact stated he has to continually depress his brake and rattling the gear shift for it to move. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the recall was not valid any more for his vehicle and he needed to contact the manufacturer. the manufacturer was contacted and reffered him to contact nhtsa. they offered no other assistance to repair his vehicle. the failure mileage was 66,000...mw
11/01/201040000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. he was unable to shift the vehicle out of park. in order to shift the vehicle out of park he had to take apart the steering column. the failure recurred whenever he operated the vehicle so it was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. the failure continued so the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where he was informed the gear shifter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 42,000. sm.
02/08/2010560001
 Spark plug separates and remains in the engine block when attempting to remove them. three of eight was changing spark plugs due to the computer making the transmission buck and slip when driving. *tr
12/01/2006300001
 When slowing down to come to a stop my 2006 ford explorer lunges forward as if something is skipping. it has been doing it since 30k miles and they would not replace or fix it under warranty, said it was out of warranty issue. said it would not brake but would just be an annoyance. *tr
11/20/20081
 I own a 2006 ford explorer and when i slow down to stop , i feel an awful jerk, just as someone is rear-ended me. for some reason, when i slow down to a stop light or sign, the transmission jerks the vehicle when shifting from 2nd down to 1st gear. this is definitely not what ford has made the explorer for, to shift with a sudden jerk from gear to gear. this is not really a safety issue, but causes real problems when you expect that you've purchased a great vehicle, but you actually didn't. i know that i'm not paying for this mistake or flaw in design of the 2006 ford explorer. i will fight this issue to the end as a martyr, and i'm not kidding about this. *tr
08/30/2009340001
 I recently purchased a 2006 ford limited edition explorer. within 24 hours of purchase i noticed that the vehicle would lunge forward while attempting to bring the suv to a complete stop. it feels as if you were just rear-ended! i purchased the extended warranty and have been told to bring the car to service. recent research has lead me to believe that this suv's model year has this same disturbing trend among vehicle across the usa. a thorough investigation needs to take place and a recall is my recommendation. consumers should not suffer for an obvious flaw on the behalf of a major manufacturer. *tr
06/12/2009406101
 Was driving home from work abs,traction and wrench light came on. a grinding noise started and felt like the brakes were being used even though i was touching the gas pedal. could have caused a accident if i wasn't driving in a neighborhood. we now have a car sitting in our drive broken down that we still owe over 15,000 for. calling ford monday to have it towed over. what i have read online, it looks like i am not the only one with this problem. i have a 5 yr old and a 2 yr old and want a car that is safe. the brakes failed a couple of years ago and ford told us there was nothing wrong. *tr
06/13/2009353021
 I have a 2006 explorer v-6 eddie bauer. my vehicle has 35,302 miles. i was out running errands on a saturday morning without any problems. then without warning the vehicle just started jerking as the car came to a complete stop. then as i began to drive (after the red light) i noticed the rpm's just seeming to go up and down as i was driving. i had about 5 more times that i needed to stop (stop signs) my vehicle before i got home and it continued to jerk as i came to a complete stop. i did not feel safe at all driving with my kids in the car. after the car first jerked when i went to stop the wrench illuminated stating powertrain problem. i started doing research on this problem and i have found hundred of the same or very similar problems. why has ford not looked into this problem, come up with a solution and issue a recall. *tr
02/12/20091
 My 2006 ford explorer has a major transmission problem. ford refuses to do anything but reprogram it. it has been done 5+ times. it jerks and lunges into upcoming traffic. *tr
06/15/20061
 The shift handle frequently is stuck when attempting to shift into gear from the park position. *tr
11/28/2008500001
 Apparent transmission problem lead to discovery of blown radiator. *tr
08/30/2008103561
 While returning home from a routine shopping trip with my wife and 2 kids, the entire vehicle died completely in the middle of a busy street. the entire dash board went dark, the engine completely stopped running and as usual when the engine stops running the steering and brakes typically don't work too well. luckily the emergency brake worked like it was designed since we were going down hill at the time. i couldn't even turn on my hazard lights (what's the point of those when you can't use them to let others know you've now become a hazard)? i was able to restart the vehicle after a minute or two had lapsed and proceeded to move onward to our destination. this issue occurred when the transmission shifted from 2nd gear to 1st gear and going at a slow speed only 20mph. had this happened with my wife driving i'm positive there would have been a major accident! this is a 2006 ford explorer bought brand new off the show room floor and only has 10,356 miles on it. practically still brand new! i've done some research regarding this issue and have found that this isn't an uncommon problem with this model of vehicle. i've also found a few places that mention the cause of the issue as a throttle body malfunction. i'm looking to find if replacing the throttle body resolves the issue. if the issue is this common why hasn't ford been proactive and replaced the defective parts? our confidence in this car is now gone and we're afraid to take our children anywhere in this vehicle. *tr
07/07/2008455001
 I own a 2006 ford freestyle . on 7/7/08, the vehicle accelerated when i put it in gear (reverse) to back out of a parking space. i drove it a couple of blocks while keeping one foot on the brake and the other on the accelerator. at that point, i called for a tow to a ford dealer. on 7/8/08, the dealership diagnosed the problem as the throttle body needed to be replaced. i was informed the part was on back order until the end of august or the first of september. obviously, this part is in great demand or it would be available prior to that anticipated date. i am concerned because if i had been on the freeway when this occurred, it could have a tragic ending. how many other freestyles have had this problem? how many wrecks have occurred because of this failure of a part? my vehicle has approximately 45,000 miles, and it was purchased 8/06. i am requesting ford provide me with a vehicle (at no expense to me) to drive until my car is repaired. the repair is going to cost me $650. in the meantime, i am still having to make payments on the car. ford has offered me 10 days of rental with them paying only $27 per day. it is only fair they provide me with a comparable car rent free. obviously this part is in great demand--but i perceive that to be ford's issue--not mine. *tr
06/11/20061100005/01/2006
 I own a 2006 explorer eddie bauer with 3000 miles on it. here is the problem, just before coming to a complete stop at stop light, stop sign or whatever, the engine revs to 1200-1500 rpms for just a brief second. i am not giving the car any gas to induce this occurrence. i have no idea why the car is doing this and neither does my local dealer. the service manager acknowledged that the car is in fact doing what i described above, but could not offer a fix. i tested another 2006 v6 explorer with 3 miles on it, to mine and the service manager surprise; it did the exact same thing as my truck. the service manager said he would look into the situation and call some of his engineer buddies to see if they could give him any information. i never heard back from him. i am also beginning to notice that i actually have to break harder to get the truck to come to a complete stop. this can not be normal, yet my ford dealer is insinuating nothing is actually wrong with the car. longer than necessary stopping distances and will lead to unnecessary collisions. because the ford motor company will not admit there is a problem with 2006 v6 explorers my dealer will probably do nothing to remedy the situation. i complained to ford motor company and never even received a confirmation that they received my email. i honestly believe that this is a recall situation. to my knowledge, all 2006 v6 explorers exhibit this problem of sudden acceleration, admittedly not by any stretch a powerful sudden acceleration but still it is a sudden acceleration. i am confident in my assessment because i have personally driven 2 explorers and different service rep claimed he drove yet another 06 explorer that did exactly the same thing. it seems to me that if ford has a design flaw in one of there cars they should design a fix for the problem and then repair the affected cars. *nm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/12/2012730001
 2006 ford explorer. consumer states transmission failure *tgw the consumer stated the dealer neglected to detect any signs of the problem, before the termination of the used vehicle warranty. *jb
08/27/2011100400
 No events leading up to failure. regular vehicle usage. after 4 or 5 years, the transmission began clunking and hesitating to shift. when shifting into reverse or drive, the transmission jolts violently. the check engine light is on. the failure has not yet been corrected but i am complaining now because so many similar reports have also been filed across the internet.
03/13/201069810
 I have a 2006 ford explorer and i had to replace transmission and rear before vehicle reached 70, 000 miles. i was told by the mechanic that they could not replace transmission oil and differential until 100,000 miles. ford should guarantee the transmission and rear end up to 100,000 miles, it's nt fair to the consumer.
08/04/2010145000
 2006 ford explorer xlt sport utility 4x4 4.6l automatic transmission. the transmission slips or heitates going int gear. at stops it has a tendency to slam down shift hard. the transmission slips so much between gears it affects the mileage so i get really bad gas mileage less then the 13 low end of the 13/18 mpg suggested. it will take about $2,000.00 to get another transmission. i still owe $8,000.00 on this car. i am just about ready to say come get it.
06/21/201160000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that he noticed that there was fluid leaking from his vehicle. when inspected he noticed that the transmission pan had corroded, which caused the leak. the vehicle was then taken to a dealer and they advised him that the pan needed to replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the pan along with other parts. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 60,000. tb
06/16/201164303
 I own a 2006 ford explorer with 64000 miles. yesterday without any warning the transmission went out while in heavy traffic, i had the vehical towed to a dealer where they say the transmission would need replaced. i checked online and found this to be a very common problem with this year and make. and everyone had exact symtoms. ford acts like this isnt common and plays dumb to the fact. i still owe $15000 on a vehical and cannot afford $3000 to repair. someone please look into this issue and stop ford from taking advantage of citizens. thank you
05/31/201169000
 2006 ford explorer with 69,000 miles. transmission failure. makes a loud noise as engine is working but transmission isn't working properly. have been told to either sell it or try to put in a new transmission. also, control box on dash panel went out at 30,000 miles. $700 to repair. transmission could be upwards of $4,000 to repair
07/15/200948000
 I have a 2006 ford explorer that is jerking when i put it into reverse and also has jumped out of gear a couple of times, thank goodness i was sitting in it and no one got hurt. taking it in again to the shop tomorrow hope they can find a problem. if anything is done i will keep the old part.
04/13/201160000
 Bought and own a 2006 ford explorer, eddie bauer purchased as used in 2008 with 19,000 miles on it. at 60,000 the transmission lurches, and slips....feels like someone is rear ending you. slow to respond when accelerating, makes clunking sound when putting into park or reverse. researched on the internet and there are thousands of complaints regarding the 2006 ford exlporer transmissions and aparently ford has issued no recall and offers no repair solution (unless you shell out $2500 for a new transmission). it is unbelieveble that a suv with 60,000 miles needs a new transmission!! i still owe just under $10,000 for this truck, where is the justice in buying american?? i would appreciate your comment to this on-going ford problem. please ford...... do something!! thank you!
05/12/201165000
 Radiator leaks badly, plastic cracked. transmission shifts too hard and hesitates going into reverse ending with a loud bang into gear.
04/13/201160000
 Bought and own a 2006 ford explorer, eddie bauer purchased as used in 2008 with 19,000 miles on it. at 60,000 the transmission lurches, and slips....feels like someone is rear ending you. slow to respond when accelerating, makes clunking sound when putting into park or reverse. researched on the internet and there are thousands of complaints regarding the 2006 ford exlporer transmissions and aparently ford has issued no recall and offers no repair solution (unless you shell out $2500 for a new transmission). it is unbelieveble that a suv with 60,000 miles needs a new transmission!! i still owe just under $10,000 for this truck, where is the justice in buying american?? i would appreciate your comment to this on-going ford problem. please ford...... do something!! thank you!
05/12/201165000
 Radiator leaks badly, plastic cracked. transmission shifts too hard and hesitates going into reverse ending with a loud bang into gear.
04/13/201160000
 Bought and own a 2006 ford explorer, eddie bauer purchased as used in 2008 with 19,000 miles on it. at 60,000 the transmission lurches, and slips....feels like someone is rear ending you. slow to respond when accelerating, makes clunking sound when putting into park or reverse. researched on the internet and there are thousands of complaints regarding the 2006 ford exlporer transmissions and aparently ford has issued no recall and offers no repair solution (unless you shell out $2500 for a new transmission). it is unbelieveble that a suv with 60,000 miles needs a new transmission!! i still owe just under $10,000 for this truck, where is the justice in buying american?? i would appreciate your comment to this on-going ford problem. please ford...... do something!! thank you!
05/12/201165000
 Radiator leaks badly, plastic cracked. transmission shifts too hard and hesitates going into reverse ending with a loud bang into gear.
04/13/201160000
 Bought and own a 2006 ford explorer, eddie bauer purchased as used in 2008 with 19,000 miles on it. at 60,000 the transmission lurches, and slips....feels like someone is rear ending you. slow to respond when accelerating, makes clunking sound when putting into park or reverse. researched on the internet and there are thousands of complaints regarding the 2006 ford exlporer transmissions and aparently ford has issued no recall and offers no repair solution (unless you shell out $2500 for a new transmission). it is unbelieveble that a suv with 60,000 miles needs a new transmission!! i still owe just under $10,000 for this truck, where is the justice in buying american?? i would appreciate your comment to this on-going ford problem. please ford...... do something!! thank you!
05/12/201165000
 Radiator leaks badly, plastic cracked. transmission shifts too hard and hesitates going into reverse ending with a loud bang into gear.
04/12/200629000
 My wife came home from shopping and tried to back into the carport and the suv started to lunge and jerk,so we took it to the dearler about 10 minute later and we are waiting for it to be repaired.the date we went to the dealer was 4/12/11 and today is 4/14/11.
09/16/200738000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle was in park and when attempting to shift into reverse, the vehicle exhibited an unusual dropping noise and began to jerk violently. in addition, when starting the engine the vehicle would often lunge forward abnormally. when braking, the vehicle would also jerk violently as if someone had crashed into the rear of the vehicle. the contact also stated that she was unable to see out of the passenger rearview mirror when the second row seat was upright because the headrest was obstructing her view. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times who was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 109,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
09/16/200738000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that when she was in park and attempted to shift to reverse, she heard a loud dropping sound and the vehicle jerked. when she started the vehicle, it would also lunge forward at times. when her foot was on the brake pedal attempting to stop, the vehicle would jerk as if it were hit from the rear. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was taken back several times but the failure could not be diagnosed. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. also, when in the driver seat and the second row seating was up with the headrest up, she was unable to see out of the rear window on the passenger side. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 109,000. the failure mileage was approximately 38,000-bk
12/01/2010
 Ford explorer transmission lunges, jerks, will only drive in 3rd gear, no warning, wrench light came on, now check engine light is on. over $2500 they say to repair it. hundreds of people having the same problem. ford should investigate.
10/05/201065000
 At 65,000 miles, my 2006 ford explorer limited automatic transmission needed to be replaced. the car suddenly started to buck and it wouldn't change gears. the mechanic was told by ford that there has been 17 adjustments on my transmission since it went out. i had to pay $2600. for a new rebuilt . transmission!!! the vehicle was well maintined and i have proof ot the service history. this should not happen at 65,000 miles! also my radiator has been leaking for last couple of years. i have been holding out on replacing it, but i understand that's another popular problem with this vehicle
10/23/201055884
 2006 ford explorer eddie baurer addition blue w/beige trim. without warning wrench light then transmission light came on. cars rmps were stuck at 3..3.5 yet car was not accelerating. after driving 18.7 miles other than feeling & hearing cluck as car shifted gears. has appended several times (4). in heavy traffic slow acceraltion can lead be rear end collision, i have been lucky so far. rapid and hard cluck when moving from park causes vehicle to lurch which is potentially dangerous in tight parking spaces such has garage. the dealer has worked on the car twice for a total of 8 days. i will be taking back again nov 19th 2010
10/05/201065000
 At 65,000 miles, my 2006 ford explorer limited automatic transmission needed to be replaced. the car suddenly started to buck and it wouldn't change gears. the mechanic was told by ford that there has been 17 adjustments on my transmission since it went out. i had to pay $2600. for a new rebuilt . transmission!!! the vehicle was well maintined and i have proof ot the service history. this should not happen at 65,000 miles! also my radiator has been leaking for last couple of years. i have been holding out on replacing it, but i understand that's another popular problem with this vehicle
10/23/201055884
 2006 ford explorer eddie baurer addition blue w/beige trim. without warning wrench light then transmission light came on. cars rmps were stuck at 3..3.5 yet car was not accelerating. after driving 18.7 miles other than feeling & hearing cluck as car shifted gears. has appended several times (4). in heavy traffic slow acceraltion can lead be rear end collision, i have been lucky so far. rapid and hard cluck when moving from park causes vehicle to lurch which is potentially dangerous in tight parking spaces such has garage. the dealer has worked on the car twice for a total of 8 days. i will be taking back again nov 19th 2010
10/05/201065000
 At 65,000 miles, my 2006 ford explorer limited automatic transmission needed to be replaced. the car suddenly started to buck and it wouldn't change gears. the mechanic was told by ford that there has been 17 adjustments on my transmission since it went out. i had to pay $2600. for a new rebuilt . transmission!!! the vehicle was well maintined and i have proof ot the service history. this should not happen at 65,000 miles! also my radiator has been leaking for last couple of years. i have been holding out on replacing it, but i understand that's another popular problem with this vehicle
10/23/201055884
 2006 ford explorer eddie baurer addition blue w/beige trim. without warning wrench light then transmission light came on. cars rmps were stuck at 3..3.5 yet car was not accelerating. after driving 18.7 miles other than feeling & hearing cluck as car shifted gears. has appended several times (4). in heavy traffic slow acceraltion can lead be rear end collision, i have been lucky so far. rapid and hard cluck when moving from park causes vehicle to lurch which is potentially dangerous in tight parking spaces such has garage. the dealer has worked on the car twice for a total of 8 days. i will be taking back again nov 19th 2010
10/21/201097000
 I took my 2006 ford explorer to the ford dealership for maintenance. the service personel found the tranmission pan heavily corroded just above an exhaust cross over pipe. transmission fluid had been dripping onto the exhaust cross over pipe. there is approximately a 1.5 foot section of the exhaust cross over pipe that is covered with blackened transmission fluid. the heaviest corrosion is exactly above and parellel to the exhaust cross over pipe. the transmission pan actually has small holes in it just above the exhaust cross over pip. the exhaust cross over pipe is about 1 1/4 inches below the transmission pan. as a result of the exhaust cross over pipe and the transmission pan being so close to each other, the constant heat from the exhaust cross over pipe has cause the transmission pan to corrode, rust and leak transmission fluid right on the exhaust cross over pipe. this is a fire hazard. the dealership is replacing the tranmission pan. ford motor company has denied coverage of this under my extended warranty plan. i am currently seeking a remedy from ford. the old part is available.
05/19/201097000
 My 2006 ford explorer v8 has a hard jolt when it downshifts comming to a stop.this happens every time and feels like i have just been rear ended.after reading about many complants online about this same issue with other 2006 ford explorers i replaced the throttle position sensor.this did not correct the problem and my mechanic says to try an computer update for the transmission.i will give that a try next but i feel that this should be a ford recall as there are many complaints about this problem online for the 2006 model that drop way down for the 2007 model.my mechanic says he has seen many problems with this model year also.it appears ford fixed the problem for the 2007 model year and they should fix the problem for the owners that had already purchased the 2006 model.
10/21/201097000
 I took my 2006 ford explorer to the ford dealership for maintenance. the service personel found the tranmission pan heavily corroded just above an exhaust cross over pipe. transmission fluid had been dripping onto the exhaust cross over pipe. there is approximately a 1.5 foot section of the exhaust cross over pipe that is covered with blackened transmission fluid. the heaviest corrosion is exactly above and parellel to the exhaust cross over pipe. the transmission pan actually has small holes in it just above the exhaust cross over pip. the exhaust cross over pipe is about 1 1/4 inches below the transmission pan. as a result of the exhaust cross over pipe and the transmission pan being so close to each other, the constant heat from the exhaust cross over pipe has cause the transmission pan to corrode, rust and leak transmission fluid right on the exhaust cross over pipe. this is a fire hazard. the dealership is replacing the tranmission pan. ford motor company has denied coverage of this under my extended warranty plan. i am currently seeking a remedy from ford. the old part is available.
05/19/201097000
 My 2006 ford explorer v8 has a hard jolt when it downshifts comming to a stop.this happens every time and feels like i have just been rear ended.after reading about many complants online about this same issue with other 2006 ford explorers i replaced the throttle position sensor.this did not correct the problem and my mechanic says to try an computer update for the transmission.i will give that a try next but i feel that this should be a ford recall as there are many complaints about this problem online for the 2006 model that drop way down for the 2007 model.my mechanic says he has seen many problems with this model year also.it appears ford fixed the problem for the 2007 model year and they should fix the problem for the owners that had already purchased the 2006 model.
10/06/201058000
 My 2006 explorer at 58,000 miles the tranmission had to be overhalled as there was slipping when shifting. ever since the power train light keeps cominging on and off. when the light comes on there is a jerking that occurs. ever since i purchased the vehicle i have had nothing but troubles with the power tran. ford needs to perform a recall. about ever 38 miles the power train light comes on then off again.
10/04/201055000
 I have a 2006 ford explorer and it has almost 60,000 miles. the car has been jerking very hard while shifting between gears. this has been going on for the past month. we took it to our local ford dealer who we have had service our cars for many years. upon diagnosis, they told us that we needed a new transmission. to repair the broken parts, they stated it would cost more to repair it versus getting a whole new transmission. both the car dealer and we were very surprised a car this new and with low miles needed a whole new transmission. we research the internet to see if others have had the same issues. we found this seems to be a very common repair for the 2006 explorer. here is one of the websites that discusses this specific repair.... http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/ford/explorer/automatic+transmission
10/06/201058000
 My 2006 explorer at 58,000 miles the tranmission had to be overhalled as there was slipping when shifting. ever since the power train light keeps cominging on and off. when the light comes on there is a jerking that occurs. ever since i purchased the vehicle i have had nothing but troubles with the power tran. ford needs to perform a recall. about ever 38 miles the power train light comes on then off again.
10/04/201055000
 I have a 2006 ford explorer and it has almost 60,000 miles. the car has been jerking very hard while shifting between gears. this has been going on for the past month. we took it to our local ford dealer who we have had service our cars for many years. upon diagnosis, they told us that we needed a new transmission. to repair the broken parts, they stated it would cost more to repair it versus getting a whole new transmission. both the car dealer and we were very surprised a car this new and with low miles needed a whole new transmission. we research the internet to see if others have had the same issues. we found this seems to be a very common repair for the 2006 explorer. here is one of the websites that discusses this specific repair.... http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2006/ford/explorer/automatic+transmission
02/23/2010
 Vehicle shifts hard and jerks when shifting from park to reverse/drive to drive. multiple sites on the internet reveal the same or similar complaints from hundreds of owners driving the 2006 ford explorer. dealer requested ford assist with the repair of my explorer and as in many other cases, ford has refused. this model year explorer obviously has multiple manufacturing defects. these defects need to be recalled and repaired at ford's expense.
08/14/201040000
 2006 ford explorer place the vehicle in reverse a very hard jerk is felt. today driving to work and felt as if i lost power and then just as suddenly regained power and the warning light came on for powertrain issue.
01/01/2009
 The transmission in my 2006 ford explorer is a safety issue. shifting from reverse to drive can take from 1 to 10 seconds to shift into gear. i am surprised i have not been in an accident from this defect. there are times when it shifts into gear that it gets stuck in a higher gear which affects acceleration from a dead stop. the only solution is to power down the vehicle and restart it. the transmission also lurches on stops, making it feel as if you have been rear-ended. i cannot believe that nobody has forced ford to recall these transmissions. i cannot believe that owners safety can be placed in this amount of danger and still not have a recall.
05/14/2010
 I bought a 2006 explorer and have had numerouis issues.the first major issue was when my car would occasionally stall or die out. i brought the car in and was told they couldn't ind anything wrong. i brought it back again because it stalled on the hwy while i was iong 65 mph and the car died. i was unable to pull off to the side because the car would not steer. i got the car to the dealer and was told it was my radiator. they fixed this but i explained a month later that the car was still stalling along with accelerating on its own and the volume on the radio would go up also on its own. they were unable to find a resolution. i tried to trade the car in and was told no. i cried and explained my safety concerns for my children but they do not care. finally the car was not any better but started to stall more often and even began to lurch forward almost causing me numerous accidents. the last time it stalled was on the railroad tracks which was so devastating to me and my children. i brought the car in and was told after an 1 hour and a half they couldn't find anything wrong. i refused to leave and suggested they keep looking because the car is not safe. the came back after another hour and told me that they called ford and they suggested a part to replace but couldn't garuntee it because they are not sure that would work. i said not to keep looking. after 3 hours at the dealer they had to bring me home and drive my car around with a computer attached. they called and said after driving the car for 57 miles it died on them and they could barely get it back to the dealer. they said it was the throttle body and it would cost est 448 and charged me 100 dollars for them looking at it. why should i pay for somethen that could have been fixed under warrenty if they would have listened to my concerns? ford is now putting my children at risk of possibly getting injured in an accident. i can no longer drive the car because it now stalls every two minutes ever since the dealer
01/01/19011
 2006 ford explorer with a defective gear shift. consumer states that the repair work was made for the recall. then was further advised that this repair would not fix defect and consumer would be responsible for paying for the repair. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle was a part of a customer satisfaction program. the program was to repair the transmission gear shift lever from getting stuck in the park position, by replacing the gear shift lever circuit board free of charge. prior to notification, the consumer noticed the gear shift would periodically and temporarily become stuck in park. the consumer had the repair performed. the first circuit board replacement did not fix the defect. so a second circuit board was installed and seemed to fix the problem. however, a month later, the gear shift lever became stuck in park several times. the consumer contacted the dealer, and was informed the repair would not be covered. the consumer was informed other parts within the gear shift would need to be replaced. the consumer was informed the repairs were outside the limits of the recall. *jb
03/26/201016000
 Have a 2006 ford explorer limited v8. when in stop & go traffic car lunges sometimes lunging so hard felt as though i was rear ended. bought the car in dec 2008 had only 16,000 miles and was certified pre-owned (although dont think the dealer did anything to the vehicle). about 1 month after purchasing vehicle had to bring it in because change oil light went on. the person i called said they couldnt find the record in the computer. only when i went in and let them know it was cpo & oil was suppose to have been changed and i didnt think it was done.the service person left the front desk for about 15 min and came back only to find the records in their system. at that time i complained about the lunging & jerking and was told it was because i was not used to the 4 wheel drive that kicks in automatically. once spring came had the same problem and called the service dept at the dealer i purchased the car from i was told unless it does this all the time it would be a waste of my money to bring it in for service. as of todays date it is still doing the same thing and i have become aware of so many other people with the exact same problem, why is ford not fixing the problem. this is a safety issue. more than once i have almost rear ended the vehicle in front of me luckily i had my foot on the break. hopefully ford will do the right thing and do a recall. i am sure they are aware of the problem !
04/10/201080000
 Vehicle was purchased in february 2010. when placing the transmission in reverse, the vehicle lunges backward very violently. the problem occurs intermittently and without warning. the vehicle was taken to a transmission shop 4/10/2010 and there are pieces of the clutches sitting on the bottom of the transmission pan. the transmission now requires a complete rebuild. the previous owner told us that the vehicle had just gone to a ford dealer for a recall repair on the shift lever and there was nothing said about the lunging.
03/22/2010604601
 Just recently noticed my 06 ford explorer having unexpected engine surges. went to stop at an intersection and it felt like the vehicle was fighting me to stop. when the light turned green i gave it a little gas however the vehicle begin to maintain that speed like i had the cruise control on. i purposely did not give the vehicle any gas and saw that it just kept accelerating. finally after breaking out i began to brake and again felt the vehicle accelerating. since no one was in front of me i wanted to see what the vehicle did if i gave it a little gas in which it made a popping sound and did not respond when i gave it more gas but the engine still was running. i pulled over and put the vehicle in park. i tried to rev the engine but it did not respond. a wrench light came on during this process. i turned the vehicle off then on again in which it seemed there was nothing wrong. as i drove home it did fine except when stopped at the same intersection it died. i started it again and had no problems and i did make it home. after some research i found multiple similar problems like this with this vehicle however no recalls have been issued. i have an 8 year old son and do not feel comfortable driving this vehicle. at this time we cannot afford to get this fixed. what are my options at this point other than making a complaint? please help! i'm a hard working american that likes to buy vehicles made in the usa however we as a nation need to help out with these issues so we all can continue to support american car purchases. thanks *dt
03/10/2010600001
 I was driving my 2006 v8 explorer at 40mph using cruise control when the truck stalled. this happened once before in 2009, not sure if i was using cruise control at that time. not sure what to do. *tr
09/08/200954877
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact took the vehicle to the manufacturer to have recall; number 09d11 (automatic transmission; operation) repaired; however, the remedy repair was insufficient and failed to address the gear shifter safety defect. the contact notified an authorized dealer regarding the malfunction and scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileages were 54,877.
09/13/200954730
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased the air conditioner has malfunctioned. the gear shift also moved out of park own its own. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer confirmed that there was a recall associated with her vin for the gear shift and made the necessary repairs. whenever the vehicle shifts gears on its own it would lunge forward and a metal odor was within the vehicle. the dealer informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact stated also stated that the vehicle was very unsafe to drive. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 54,730.
02/24/2010500001
 We bought a 2006 ford explorer new in 2006. after three years and 50,000 miles the transmission started shifting very hard from park to reverse to drive. now, at 61,000 miles, the transmission is not responding when pressing the throttle while car is already in motion. if you let your foot off of the throttle and then press the throttle again the engine just revs up for several seconds before shifting into gear. very dangerous when merging on or off the interstate. ford dealership says it needs a new transmission. *tr
02/11/2010530001
 Bought 2006 explorer new. around 14,000 miles engine problems started, have taken car in to ford dealer where car was purchased about 7 times for basically same problem ~ engine light / car engine lunging . mechanics did different things; replaced one defected part while under warranty, reset computer, but problem always came back. sometimes happening before i made it home. some times months later. now they think maybe it could be the throttle body. *tr
01/07/2008235191
 When coming to a stop the transmission will bang into gear and it feels like you are getting hit from behind. also have had bucking and the transmission shifts up and down and slips. was told the bucking and slipping is due to a lean reading in the computer. told to change spark plugs. took it to a mechanic and three of the eight plugs broke off as they were trying to take them out. the spark pug are made by motorcraft which is ford. they had to buy a kit to extract them and it cost an additional $300.00 to change eight plugs which i had already purchased at a cost of $68.00. it didn't fix the erratic shifting at first. still shifts very hard from 1st to second and acted up shortly after getting it back. *tr
12/01/2006300001
 When slowing down to come to a stop my 2006 ford explorer lunges forward as if something is skipping. it has been doing it since 30k miles and they would not replace or fix it under warranty, said it was out of warranty issue. said it would not brake but would just be an annoyance. *tr
12/01/20061
 My 2006 ford explorer frequently lurches/lunges when coming to a stop and starting up from a stop. it feels like the car is being rear-ended. *tw
11/20/2009480001
 2006 ford explorer hard or slow transmission shifting. *tr
03/05/2008192001
 I bought a 2006 ford xlt explorer with apx. 17,000 miles. i had it for about 3 months it had about 19,000 miles. i drive it about 100 miles to a convention and by the time i got there and pulled into a parking lot the vehicle started shifting hard, jerking and lunging. it was making a loud banging sound and felt like the transmission was going to fall out. i took it to ford, they did some work on the transfer case and replaced a module. about a month and a thousand miles later, it started doing it again. took it back to ford and they did some more work. the shifter lever was replaced. later it started doing it again. i have taken it back several times and the vehicle continues to have the problem. it doesn't do it every day but does do it several times a week, some days are worse than others. as time goes by it seems to get worse and happen more often. sometime when i put the vehicle in reverse there is a delay to engage and one morning it cause me to back into another vehicle. it also has a cracked running board. *tr
12/17/2009600001
 Last night the car was in drive but would keep kicking out of gear... i would push the gas, the engine would rev, but the car wouldn't go anywhere. i even rolled backwards down a hill on a highway and almost hit another car! i had to shut the car off, and restart it in order to get it to back in gear. this happened 10-15 times in a 20 minute drive! i was nervous to even drive it home! it is at the ford dealership now... i will keep you posted... will never buy an american car again! it is completely unsafe to drive! *tr
12/12/2009350381
 My 2006 ford explorer frequently lurches/lunges when coming to a stop and starting up from a stop. it feels like the car is being rear-ended. i have taken it in to be repaired and it seemed to work ok for a short time, but it has started doing the same thing again. it makes me wonder if it is safe to drive. *tr
07/20/2008320003
 I have a 2006 ford explorer xlt v6 with 55k miles on it. i bought this vehicle with approximately 30k miles on it and within about 2,000 miles of the purchase i started noticing shifting problems. for some reason the vehicle seems to shift fine, but has a mind of its own. most vehicles shift 1st, 2nd, 3rd, so on per the speed and shifts to assist gas mileage as well. well, my explorer will shift into what i believe is 5th gear at 30 miles per hour and its sounds like its bogging down and there is almost no acceleration at all! as well it will shift into 5th when climbing a steep hill and when it finally does downshift it makes a clunk noise and drops into 2nd gear causing the engine to rev way up and it suddenly feels like your taking off in an airplane. if you let off the gas to slow down it drops right back into 5th gear again and then the story repeats itself. i have taken the vehicle to the dealer 3 times now and the only changes made were a tcm update and adaptive learning strategy memory clearing and neither of those things fixed the issue at all. i notice as days go on that the problem is getting worse and i never get a good answer. upon doing some research i have found that many people have had the same transmission related issues from lunging, to clunking, to severe shifting delays. i'm worried that my transmission or drivetrain will experience some kind of critical failure and ford wont take any responsibility. i contacted ford directly and the only answer i got from a csr was, unfortunately we have no comment to assist you at this time. i would really like someone to look into this issue for a possible transmission or drivetrain recall. *tr
02/25/2007365001
 2006 ford explorer lunges in & out of gear. when i pull out the transmission hesitates when it shifts from second to third gear, it is almost as if i have completely let off the gas and then gave it gas again. next problem... when i am slowing down whether i hit the brake or just let off the gas my car makes a terrible noise. it sounds like a whining noise, and a loud pop. it feels as if i have been hit from behind. it sounds as if my car is about to quit right then and the. *tr
11/23/2009420001
 When i come to a stop the engine revs....almost feels like i am getting bumped from behind. happens constantly and have been watching for a recall on this and have not seen one as of yet. i have seen alot of complaints about this issue. *tr
10/12/2009400001
 It has a shifting delay going from park to reverse. when it does shift, there is a jolt. seems like the transmission is ready to fall out. *tr
09/14/2009400001
 2006 ford explorer automatic transmission that slips and causes a jolt when it downshifts, feels like one is being rear ended. additionally there is a weird sound as this happens. ford has unsuccessfully tried to reprogram the car. took the car back for the ford mechanic to look at and was told there is nothing he can do. *tr
06/10/2009500001
 Transmission jerks when shifting into gear or while stopping. 2006 ford explorer.. *tr
09/10/2009411001
 The suv jolts when shifting gears, rpms rev and is slow to change into gear. occasional loud cluncking noises, also loud noise when accelerating. *tr
10/01/2009300001
 I have had problems since i have bought this vehicle earlier this year...when i come to a stop it feels like someone rear ended me. this happens very frequently and have been watching for a recall on this and have not seen one as of yet. i have seen alot of complaints about this issue. *tr
09/25/2009560001
 Purchased 2006 ford explorer. feels like my transmission is going to fall out of the car when i put the car in gear to take off or even when i come to a stop at a red light. horrible! *tr
08/14/20091
 2006 ford explorer automatic transmission has a jolt when it downshift at stopping. it feels like one is being rear ended. this is a very common problem with these transmissions. ford tried to reprogram the car, but it doesn't fix the problem. problem occurs in about 1 out of 10 stops. the distraction is a safety issue as one stops to try to figure out why this happened. ford needs a better solution to this common problem. *tr
08/30/2009340001
 I recently purchased a 2006 ford limited edition explorer. within 24 hours of purchase i noticed that the vehicle would lunge forward while attempting to bring the suv to a complete stop. it feels as if you were just rear-ended! i purchased the extended warranty and have been told to bring the car to service. recent research has lead me to believe that this suv's model year has this same disturbing trend among vehicle across the usa. a thorough investigation needs to take place and a recall is my recommendation. consumers should not suffer for an obvious flaw on the behalf of a major manufacturer. *tr
05/09/2009340001
 I have a 2006 ford explorer. the transmission shifts very hard/jerks in reverse as well as when transmission should automatically go from 1st to 2nd gear. the jerk feels as if you have been rear ended and then car lunges forward. *tr
08/05/2009300001
 When coming to a stop, the car feels like i have slammed on the brakes or someone has rear-ended me. it happens about every mile or so. dealer says they don't know what i am talking about, the brakes are fine. *tr
08/01/2009150001
 When coming to a stop, transmission jerks and it feels like you are getting rear-ended. lots of complaints about this on various websites. started right after car was bought, ford said they could not find anything wrong, so we have been dealing with it... but it is getting worse, and i'm afraid i will get stuck with a costly repair. *tr
06/01/2009500001
 2006 ford explorer sporadically does not speed up when you hit the accelerator. ford apparently knows about this issue and has a software fix in place that you must proactively contact them on...in other words, you have to have the problem on the road and call them before they will do anything about it. it occurs everytime we drive the car, however, it is not consistent when it occurs or how often...at times it happens the entire time the car is being driven. the consequences are that you can be driving 10mph or 70mph and when you hit the accelerator, the car engine will rev up much like you were sitting in neutral (i.e. it does not speed up) and after a few seconds will kick into gear/engage and start speeding up. this seems very dangerous if you were not expecting this to occur and were trying to pass a car with possible oncoming traffic. this issue should require ford to recall the vehicles before somebody gets injured, if they have not already been. *tr
07/11/2009500001
 Bought a 2006 explorer in dec. 06 and have since noticed several problems with it. the most concerning is when the car lunges/jerks forward when shifting from park/reverse to drive. it is now also starting to show a loss of power when shifting through gears as the engine revs but goes no where. i have taken it to the dealer for the lungin/jerking and they told me they could not feel it. it happens sporadically so this does not surprise me. i have recently been noticing this revving and loss of power when shifting gears (it's an automatic). i have taken it to two mechanics both of with agreed that the revving noise is coming from the fan clutch, not sure what this is, but could not diagnose the loss of power. i'm sure that this a transmission problem, after reading the hundreds of complaints on www.carcomplaints.com. it appears at this time that the only thing that has been offered to the customer like me, is reprogram the computer which runs $150. this reprogram seems to help only sometimes. the alternative would be to replace the entire transmission which is very costly and funding is not easy to come by these days. *tr
06/05/2009566001
 My 2006 ford explorer feels like its being rear ended. i didn't start feeling this until i drove off the dealership lot with my newly purchased vehicle. i've taken it back two times to dealership to be fixed . *tr
07/01/2009820001
 Car shifts hard from 2nd to 1st gear, a hard jolt like somebody has hit you in the rear end. *tr
03/15/200975000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that whenever the vehicle was shifted into reverse, it would jolt back extremely hard. the failure almost caused the contact to sustain a whiplash. the failure occurred nearly every time she shifted into reverse. the dealer stated that the automatic transmission needed to be reprogrammed. she planned to the vehicle repaired in the latter part of june 2009. the manufacturer advised her to call nhtsa and file a complaint. the current mileage was 78,244 and failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
03/07/2009500001
 I took my wife's explorer to the dealership and described the issue with the vehicle popping into gear late, or delaying before it goes into gear. i can even feel it when it changes gears when driving. sometimes more sudden than other times. they said they knew exactly what it is....so they kept my car for 6 hours to tell me that i owed them $89 for telling me what's wrong, and then told me its $1,300 to fix it. they said sorry about your luck, no recall yet, so you have to pay for it yourself. i would be happy to pursue this further... this is dangerous, and should be addressed by ford before people are hurt. *tr
05/19/2007400001
 My ford 2006 explorer limited jolts almost every time i come to a stop. i have taken it to the dealer to get reprogrammed, but the problem still exist. the valve box in this particular vehicle is defective and needs to be repaired under a recall. *tr
01/01/2009280001
 2006 ford explorer. transmission will not stay engaged. driving along (happens at all speeds) and car slips out of gear (as though it is in neutral). engine will rev when the pedal is pressed but the gear will not re-engage for 30 seconds or so. at highway speeds this is incredibly dangerous! i have coasted off the road, while dodging traffic on approximately 50 occasions. the dealership has attempted to repair it 7 times and has been unsuccessful. vehicle is unsafe to drive. *tr
02/19/200901
 The transmission on my ford explorer jerk the car forward when the truck is stopped. feels as if someone hit the back of the truck after it is stopped. this occurs almost everytime the truck is stopped. i have taken it to the ford dealer multiple times. each time the act as if they have never heard of such a problem. the tell me they will reprogram the transmission. this does not solve problem. they told me there is nothing else they can do. the ford dealer told me that this is the way it was designed and as of today will not take any action to correct the problem, as they state there is nothing they can do. *tr
02/23/2008321001
 While in park vehicle rolled backwards down incline almost striking person at bottom of driveway luckily he jumped out of the way and it struck side of his truck causing damage, driveway had been snow covered but cleared down to asphalt, had been parked approximately 10-15 minutes prior to this happening . this has since occurred multiple times in varying weather conditions, including rainy, snowy, and sunny with dry pavement. the vehicle has rolled forward and back, with and without the parking brake set, which the parking brake it takes longer and rolls slower; each time there after striking vehicle parked closely as a precaution, wheels get chocked now when parked on incline to prevent suv from rolling. ford has checked multiple times and not found any issues and fixed or replaced nothing saying it is because of the rear differential not a containing limited slip gearing. *tr
06/01/2006450001
 Shift handle frequently sticks in the park position. manual disabling of the shift interlock mechanism was required to allow engagement of the transmission. the interlock disabling process was performed successfully in each instance (as described in the owner's manual). in each case, the driver who experienced the failure was unable to successfully execute the process and required the assistance of another family member who was called to the scene. *tr
06/15/20061
 The shift handle frequently is stuck when attempting to shift into gear from the park position. *tr
11/15/2008640001
 Failure #1--gear shift selector very difficult to move from park; dealer said ford redesigned, but not covered by them. failure #2--leak in seam of radiator (between plastic & aluminum). again, not covered by ford or by extended warranty. *tr
10/15/200830000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the vehicle was purchased with 10,000 miles. when the vehicle comes to a complete stop, there is a kick in the transmission as if the vehicle had been rear ended. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer three times for repair. they reprogrammed the computer for the timing in the transmission; however, the failure persisted. the dealer blamed the contact's driving as the reason for the failure. the failure worsens in cold weather. the failure mileage was 30,000.
07/18/2008126001
 My 06 explorer has been lurching extremely hard from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. it
11/15/200711950
 My 2006 ford explorer has transmission problems that cause it to lunge forward when stopping which ford says they are aware of but cannot seem to find the propper remedy for. this is a very dangerous malfunction that could cause me to run into other stopped vehicles. i have brought the truck in three times to get the problem fixed with no improvement with the condition.
10/01/20071
 When the car stops, starts or drives slow... it jerks when changing gears from 1st through 3rd, both up- and down shifting. it has also started to slow (for no apparent reason) when driving at a steady speed on the highway (going around 65-70 miles an hour), i have had mullinax ford look at the transmission 5 times now, and it is still there. currently i am involved in a lemon law case trying to get ford to buy my car back. they are stating that there is no significant problem with my transmission and at the same time saying that it is due to abuse or neglect on my part ???? i can only suggest that others take the same route - the more the better to get the attention of ford to completely fix this problem. i also have had my compass worked on (did not show anything or just two lines) , the gear shifter replaced (wouldn't shift out of 'p'), the rear window replaced (due to water leak) and the air conditioning system replaced as there was something bend ???. i also have experienced that when work has been done on the car the breaks worked differently afterwards. in my opinion the 2006 ford explorer is a lemon. *tr
04/02/200712000008/06/2006
 My 06 explorer has been lurching extremely hard from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. its to the point that when stopping i am coming literally within an inch of hitting another car b/c the car stops and then lurches forward. my car is also revving up for no reason at around 3000-4000 rpm when i don't even push on the gas, or barely tap it! i am seriously concerned about the safety of myself and the safety of others while driving my suv. i came across this website today: carcomplaints.com and found that there were 66 other complaints about the same exact problem with the 2006 explorer models. ford is not taking any procedures into getting the vehicles recalled. i don't feel safe driving my truck, i don't understand why there isn't a recall. the trucks are still considered very new and yet they are lurching and having a huge transmission problem. when i took my truck to the ford dealer in miami, fl they told me it was a brake problem and replaced my brakes, yet when i pulled out of the parking lot the problem was not fixed! that was in nov 2007. i am now stationed in anchorage alaska at elmendorf afb and have made an appt with the ford dealer here on monday. from what i have read there is no permanent fix out there for this problem, everything is temporary. something has got to be done to get these trucks off the road. obviously we are all driving hazards waiting to happen!! my truck is jolting worse than ever and i am seriously concerned. *tr
06/29/20065002006/29/2006
 Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10185415 in follow-up to the above case, i have been reading the subsequent complaints and read with disgust that alot of those people writing now bought the 2006 explorer as used. we were fortunate to have turned ours in under the lemon law for all of the same reasons listed in the other complaints but within a day or two of turning the vehicle in, there was a big colored picture of my explorer in mathews currie ford's used car ad. my problems were just being resold to some unsuspecting customer who thought they were getting a deal on a good low mileage car. it's is a shame that ford is still allowed to sell those explorers and they take no responsibility for selling defective vehicles. *tr
06/10/200612000104/06/2006
 Hard jolts when stopping and when shifting gears. taken to dealership 4 times, ford motor co. recommends keep driving it. dealership states they can't fix it. *tr
06/10/200724000103/07/2007
 When coming to a stop vehicle jolts and lunges forward. *tr
12/15/20072961408/26/2006
 Have had numerous problems starting with a lifter stuck in motor at 296 miles, to transmission failure at 15,700 miles. brakes have squeaked since it was new, overhead console has fallen off twice, satellite radio works when it wants to. door rubbed on running board, now gas mileage has dropped under 10 miles per gallon. 14 trips to dealership so far and still not all is fixed. *tr
10/15/200701
 We own a 2006 ford explorer, and its transmission slips, gets confused during downshifts, and now has developed a lurch forward when coming to a stop. i had it in the dealership, when the shift lever broke and i was told that this is normal but ford is working on a program for the computer that they are releasing in mid november. first of all, if this is normal why is this the second attempt at creating a fix for a non-existent problem with a normally functioning transmission. ford instructed the dealerships to let it be until the new program comes out in november. where exactly does that leave the consumer, i have a transmission that had has been slipping in gear and mis-shifting for thousands of miles and a 60,000 mile warranty. if this doesn't become more of a safety concern, which i am afraid it will, i will likely have increased transmission problems down the road because of it. plus, nevermind this current model explorer will now have a significantly lower resale value as these types of complaints increase. please help! this was a large investment to make, and now i will have to pay the consequence for fords failure. *tr
09/22/20064700403/20/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the transmission is not downshifting correctly. while approaching a stop or driving between 1 and 10 mph, the vehicle jumped. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on three occasions: september 22, 2006, october 9, 2006, and september 14, 2007. on each visit, the dealer performed a transmission update that only repaired the vehicle for a brief period of time. it is currently october 2007 and the vehicle needs to go back to the dealer for the same failure. the current mileage was 20,000 and failure mileage was 4,700.
09/25/200717000302/14/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while driving 15 mph, the transmission failed to engage properly and had difficulty shifting gears. the dealer reprogrammed the vehicle, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions by the end of september. the current and failure mileages were 17,000. updated 12-12-07. *kb the consumer stated the transmission hesitated on engagement. updated *jb
10/05/2007333221
 Transmission is inconsistent when shifting. sometimes engine roars when transmission is in between gears. transmission will not downshift on occasion. purchased this vehicle (2006 ford explorer in november 2006 while still under warranty as a used car) and experienced no problems until the first part of june 2007. *jb updated 01/11/08. *lj the dealer replaced the transmission pan solenoid body. updated *jb
10/01/2006200100009/11/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while idling at a traffic light, the transmission shifted to first gear and caused the vehicle to surge forward. while driving downhill at 20 mph, the transmission downshifted to first gear and the speed decreased to 5 mph in 2-5 seconds. the dealer replaced the mechatronix, however, the failure continued. the failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 12,500.
02/20/2007800099911/15/2005
 Transmission surges on downshift between 2nd and 1st....engine rpm's increase and transmission slams, causing vehicle to move forward with a lurch. also i have difficult time shifting into drive or reverse. it seems that the sensor for the brake is malfunctioning. *jb
07/01/20064000704/24/2006
 (1) i have owned my 2006 ford explorer for one year and four months. there are approximately 21,000 miles currently on it. it has had a lunging problem starting weeks after i purchased it. i have taken it into two separate ford dealers in attempts to have it fixed for a total of six times. they have attempted to update the computer on two separate occasions. each time it is fixed for a couple of weeks up to a couple of months, however, the clunking and jerking once again show. i believe that they unplug the battery each time it is taken in, allowing the computer to forget its adaptive learning. (2) when i take off from a stop it hesitates and then slams into gear causing the vehicle to accelerate unpredictably. furthermore, when stopping it feels like it is freewheeling in between first and second gear with an abrupt stop and a jerk that causes a violent jerking of the vehicle. the feeling it provides is one of being rearended. (3) the only thing that has been done is to reprogram the computer and unhooking the battery so the computer forgets its adaptive learning. this is a quick fix for ford and does not solve the problem. *tr
04/01/200718000108/01/2006
 Transmission surges on downshift between 2nd and 1st....engine rpm's increase and transmission slams, causing vehicle to move forward with a lurch. i have taken the vehicle to the dealership twice to no avail. *tr
04/07/200713441104/06/2007
 The transmission of the 2006 explorer eb that i purchased from vista ford, has had ongoing intermittent shifting inconsistencies from the day i purchased it that cause the cars transmission to frequently kick and have a startling and car-shaking bump or thunk? when braking just before the vehicle comes to a stop. sometimes when it does not occur at all. mostly, it occurs in various degrees from subtly to strongly (on a scale of 1 to 10). sometimes it occurs so strongly that the entire car noticeably and violently shudders or lurches, and the car jumps forward as it stops. i have to be careful how close i am to the intersection or to the bumper of the car in front of me in case it does this, potentially causing a hazardous situation or accident. the car has also developed a similar shifting inconsistency upon acceleration from a standstill as it shifts (presumably) into second gear. sometimes it is such a severe jolt that my head snaps back and hits the headrest of the seat. the dealership has attempted unsuccessfully on four occasions to correct this defective behavior. the dealership has reprogrammed the computer program for the transmission with two separate fixes which have had absolutely no affect to correct the problem. these problems occur with such frequency that i feel unsafe in the vehicle, and i don't feel secure when driving it due to the inconsistent and erratic behavior of the transmission. i think that the vehicle is mechanically unsound, as a result and that the transmission is likely to fail altogether at some point, or possibly cause an accident caused by the sudden acceleration. *tr
08/25/2007102/03/2006
 On several occasions when shifting into reverse the vehicle was extremely hesitant & eventually would lunge backwards while making a loud clack as it jumped into gear. another time i started my car & it lunged into park as if it was never in park completely before i shut off and exited the vehicle prior to this. we all know you cant take the keys out of the ignition w/o it being in park,so explain this! after numerous complaints to my dealership they find a problem(a factory defect,not one caused by me)they replaced parts and now only a few months later i am having the same problems all over again. only now my problems are worse. while driving instead of shifting my car just revs real high & goes nowhere. this lasts anywhere from 15-45 seconds & then stops. it also is hesitant when shifting from gear to gear. i have my car serviced regularly and dont drve it hard,i should not be experiencing these problems at all!!! i am a very,very unhappy ford owner. i paid $38,000 cash for this vehicle the day i bought it & have had nothing but problems since,only regrets. *jb
04/07/2007404/06/2007
 2006 ford explorer with frequent transmission problems. customer states that the transmission has shifting inconsistencies which causes the vehicle to shake. *kb the consumer stated the erratic shifting of the vehicle started the day after purchase and after the incident he contacted the dealership to inform them of the defect. the dealership then in turn had the consumer come in on 4 separate occasions to rectify the situation but to no avail. the consumer would like the situation investigated and would like for the dealer to repurchase the vehicle at the value in which it was sold. the dealer stated the speakers sound like they are distorted, top cover of instrument cluster is loose. *tr
07/12/200717895106/08/2007
 2006 ford explorer eddie bauer v8 with six speed auto. purchase vehicle used with 17k miles. problems with transmission 1-2 weeks into ownership. the vehicle has issues as to what gear to be in and will lunge forward or clunk into gear. this happens frequently when coming to a stop. also, when driving the vehicle it sometimes hesitates when shifting into higher gears and will clunk into gear. in one instance i tried to pull into traffic and attempted to accelerate and the vehicle would not shift in order to gain speed. the engine revved up but the transmission did not engage. i have had the car to the dealership 2 times for this problem. they have re programmed the computer the first time. the symptoms seemed to disappear. a week later, it came back. the second time, the tech told me that it is a normal condition and that the tranny gets confused as to what gear to be in. the delayed and harsh shifting is dangerous and someone is going to get seriously hurt as a result of it happening. the random shifting into first when coming to a stop should prove real interesting on the ice and snow... *jb
12/15/200617000202/01/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. he stated that the vehicle would shake during a down shift and accelerate without warning. the dealer stated that this was a normal occurrence and his vehicle was not included as part of any recalls. there has also been problems with the gear shift indicator, as result this has been replaced. the failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.
08/28/2006796108/10/2006
 Terrible hesitation when pulling up to stop sign and trying to take off. parking lot at slow speed transmission will not shift correctly. lifter stuck in motor at 700 miles.nothing done to correct issue as of yet. *jb
09/22/200688691004/05/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while driving 15 mph over a hill the vehicle automatically shifted from first to second gear when attempting to accelerate. when the vehicle was stopped the rpms increased and the vehicle jerked forward. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and could not repair it. the dealer reprogrammed the pcm three times at 10,016, 14881, and 17,037 miles. the current mileage is 17,207, and failure mileage was 8,869. *ak
01/07/20061005
 I purchased a 2006 eddie bauer explorer in june of last year and have had transmission issues with it since i hit 1000 miles. i have had it into the dealership 4 times and they have adjusted, replaced a computer, did other transmission work and the vehicle still demonstrates the same issue. this problem happens during shifting and on slow down to stop. the vehicle jerks forward and shifts very rough between gears. ford motor corp has refused to assist any further and has asked me to bring my vehicle back again for the 5th time. this situation is very dangerous as the vehicle does jerk forward when you stop. i have small children and this has put me into a situation where i feel like my children are unsafe in this vehicle due to the potential to rearend someone if the car fails to stop properly. where is ford when it comes to safety and consumer loyalty??? this was my third ford purchase and will most likely be the last. a colleague of mine also purchased this same vehicle and is experiencing the same issues. *jb
02/13/2006791401/15/2006
 I have a 2006 ford explorer v-8 limited with the six speed transmission. the transmission totally failed with under 1,000 miles. it lurched, bucked, high revved and failed to engage, then suddenly engaged and eventually would not drive. the transmission was replaced by ford. 13,000 miles later the transmission lurches and bucks the card forward. when going from second to first, it pops back into second, then into first again. if not for the foot on the brake the car could lunge forward and cause an accident. i must be careful not to pull up too close to anything when stopping. ford continued to recalibrate the transmission three more times to no avail and on the fourth and final repair attempt they stated they would do nothing further to repair or replace the transmission. *jb
09/01/200615001
 Consistent problems with transmission shifting roughly, hesitation at cold start, and during slow take-offs and slowing down. *jb
03/10/200715000111/11/2006
 Transmission surges on downshift between 2nd and 1st....engine rpm's increase and transmission slams, causing vehicle to move forward with a lurch. ford motor has no fix for this and there are hundreds of these flawed vehicles on the road with no owner recourse due to fact that ford engineer does no know what to do. *jb
06/30/200660006/29/2006
 2006 ford explorer eddie baurer- within 12 hours of purchasing the car, the starter caught on fire, car was out of service 1 week. transmission hesitated from a cold start especiallly bad when pulling out into traffic. engine roared at times, sounded like a jet taking off. dealer said this was normal, it was the engine fan ???? car lurched forward when starting on several occasions. at first service dept agreed there was a problem with 8 cylinder transmission and that they were no fixes but then the ford rep got involved and suddenly they couldn't find any problems with the car. they suggested that our only recouse was to go thru the lemon law which we did. it was a long drawn out process but after 6 months of dealing with the situation, the lemon arbitration rulled in our favor and ford was required to buy back the explorer. i had a ford expedition for 9 years and loved it but after this fiasco with the explorer and ford's refusal to stand behind their product, i will not ever buy another ford. i now have a toyota 4runner and couldn't be happier. while it doesn't have some of the special features of the explorer, the piece of mind of knowing that it will actually go when i pull out into traffic is immeasureable. to those still having the problems, i would suggest the lemon law.
02/15/2007109/04/2006
 Our 2006 eddie bauer v-8 automatic transmission has approx 6k miles on it and since the very first day there has been a hesitation when shifting. from park to reverse and from reverse into drive. there is a significant lag time from engaging the transmission to movement and is usually associated with a rather large clunk. this is out 4th explorer and enjoy the styling but am very concerned about this obvious engineering flaw. it appears ford is aware of it but has no fix. *jb
02/09/200721000111/30/2006
 I have a 2006 ford explorer, v8 6 speed. it has been to the dealer three times for a fix on the transmission. when downshifting between 2nd and 1st, the vehicle lurches forward or there is a very large shift in momentum that pushes the car forward while stopping or occasionally after stopped. this actually pushed my car forward into an icy intersection. ford is aware of the issue, but has failed to come up with a fix. my vehicle is not the only one with the problem, and this only compounds transmission issues and vibration i had on my last two (2003 and 2004) explorers. i love this particular vehicle, but will likely not purchase another explorer....too many vibrations and transmission problems. *jb
11/21/2005111/21/2005
 I purchased a brand new 2006 ford explorer limited with the new 6-gear 8 cylinder engine. during downshift to a stop, the truck would literally lurch forward as the engine jerked into the proper gear. after repeated visits (in excess of 5) to the dealership, and replacements of valves and a whole new transmission, the problem is not as evident, but continues nonetheless. new problems have also developed, such as jerking movements on take off (as if i were pressing and releasing the gas), delayed response when pressing the accelerator on take off, as well as an engine roar on acceleration not typical of an engine fan ; none of these issues were corrected when brought to the attention of the dealer's service department (ernie haire ford). i have been following a forum on edmunds.com where other consumers are having the exact same issues; the computer was simply reprogrammed and expected to fix the problem with no further options available, since an attempt to lemon law the vehicle would result in a lot of lawyers and litigation and paperwork, as expressed by the service manager at ernie haire, and would probably wind up being a waste of my time and money if the company couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle during the process. i did not have these mechanical issues with my '97 explorer. *nm
02/01/20073000102/25/2006
 2006 ford explorer eddie bauer v-8 problems with transmission 3-4 months into ownership. the vehicle will jump into gear and will lunge forward. this happens frequently when coming to a stop. also, when driving the vehicle it sometimes hesitates when shifting into gears and will clunk into gear. last week i was taking my daughter and her friend to girl scouts and i pulled into traffic and attempted to accelerate and the vehicle would not shift in order to gain speed. the vehicle coming in my direction had to slam on his breaks to avoid hitting our vehicle. i have had the car to the dealership 5 times for this problem. they have re programmed the computer, replaced the solenoid pack, cleaned the valve body, and have cleared the memory in the pcm numerous times. still no fix.... the delayed and harsh shifting is dangerous and someone is going to get seriously hurt as a result of it happening. *nm
06/01/200650
 We have a 2004 ford explorer that is still under warranty with an unresolved automatic transmission/accelerator problem. the problem is a delayed engagement when the vehicle shifts from a low to a higher gear, and even more delay and aggressive shift from park to reverse. the shifting into reverse is so pronounced that it delays, then bangs into reverse, and suddenly lunges backward. this is a dangerous condition and could easily result in property damage or even injury to others. *nm
09/01/20066557102/11/2006
 2006 ford explorer. has been to the shop three times for transmission trouble. took the mechanic for a ride to be sure he felt the problem. he agreed that there was definitely a problem with the shifting. the car jumps into 2nd gear causing the car to lurch forward. reprogrammed the computer car was better for two days then it resumed its problem again. ford dealer had car for two weeks this time again said they could not find a problem. paid 40,000 + for this car. something needs to be done. *jb
11/21/2006900507/22/2006
 Our 2006 4.6, v8 6 speed transmission explorer has been in five time for repairs to the transmission starting at just over 900 mile to now with 2400 miles. we have experienced serious shifting problems with the transmission. these have ranged from delayed 1-2 and or 2-3 shift, high rev, delayed shift with hard down shift and severe jerking. this resulted in three days of back pain. they have reprogrammed the transmission, replaced the valve assembly and the complete transmission and we are still having problems. *jb
06/01/2006100
 Hard downshift to 1st gear. no noise but after stopping transmission slams into 1st causing sever jerking and it will jump forward. there is a tsb but no fix for it terrible for a 40000.00 vehicle. *jb
10/02/200610500311/15/2005
 I feel my 2006 4.6,v8, xlt explorer is unsafe because of the transmission hesitation when accelerating from a stop. you try to judge distance to pull out on a street and when you step on the gas it doesn't go! it has a pause and then goes. the dealer has 'recalibrated' the computer and transmission response three times now! the date included is the last time it was done. *jb
09/15/200611200112/10/2005
 This is a new 2006 v8 6 speed ford explorer which has had serious problems with the transmission since i purchased it on dec 10, 2005. i have taken it to the original dealer sheehy ford of gaithersburg md five times and they have not been able to fix the problem. this past friday at an intersection i stepped on the accelerator and the vehicle would not move so i pressed harder and it was if it skipped a gear and then the car jerked forward at a higher then normal speed and i almost lost control of the vehicle. *jb
09/05/20064600100011/21/2005
 This transmission exhibits a hard shift at near 0 mph when pressing the brakes to slow to a stop, to the point that the vehicle lurches forward approximately one foot and could if you are not hard on the brake, there is a possibility of striking close objects, other vehicles or persons. this is an ongoing problem that is unpredictable, repeatable and very frightening. fords response is that they do not recognize this as a problem and have no fix for these symptoms. this problem did not exist until the vehicle had approximately 4000 miles and it has become worse with time. *jb
01/30/20061
 Upon releasing the emergency brake the car rolled down the hill and over my legs. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
09/15/200715000106/18/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. while approaching a stop at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle lunged forward. the dealer stated that the pcm failed. the current mileage was 16,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
03/13/2009400001
 Exciter ring damage. replaced rear axle. *tr
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
09/01/200618400104/01/2006
 Ford explorer (2006 my) had a sensor ring failure (crack) causing my vehicle to stop working. went from 40 miles/hr to nothing in matter of seconds. *tr the consumer stated the dealer had to replace the real axle shaft. updated *jb
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
03/04/201156313
 Abs light & traction control light came on. taken to dealer and found left rear axle assembly and tone ring had to be replaced. was covered under extended drive train warranty at $100. deductable. after having been in the automotive repair business for over thirty years i know this type of failure should not occur in normal vehicle operation in the mileage on this vehicle.
08/20/2009275001
 2006 ford explorer limited v8 26,000 mls..trans. slams as if i were hit from behind. engine revs 2600 rpm at 10-15 mph. then shifts. bought vehicle mar.2009 noticed possible problem late aug. 2009..slight drift/uncontrollability. ford wont do anything about my or anyone's complaints. maybe once somebody gets hurt will ford finally fix the many problems with their explorer line. *tr
02/23/2008321001
 While in park vehicle rolled backwards down incline almost striking person at bottom of driveway luckily he jumped out of the way and it struck side of his truck causing damage, driveway had been snow covered but cleared down to asphalt, had been parked approximately 10-15 minutes prior to this happening . this has since occurred multiple times in varying weather conditions, including rainy, snowy, and sunny with dry pavement. the vehicle has rolled forward and back, with and without the parking brake set, which the parking brake it takes longer and rolls slower; each time there after striking vehicle parked closely as a precaution, wheels get chocked now when parked on incline to prevent suv from rolling. ford has checked multiple times and not found any issues and fixed or replaced nothing saying it is because of the rear differential not a containing limited slip gearing. *tr
07/03/200620100007/03/2006
 New 2006 ford explore vibration at 45 & 60 mph shakes suv. during test drive dealer thought the problem was a flat spot on a tire from sitting on the lot. after driving the suv for several days the vibration continued. returned to dealer for correction. suv received new drive shaft, and two rear 1/2 shafts. problem sill exist. after testing couple other explorer on lot was determined that they all had this same vibration. ford is aware of the problem but describes it at normal. i hate to tell them that this is not normal. the suv has problems with this vibration and if you let off the gas then reapply as if you had to break quick then accelerate the suv struggles to regain power and has a more sever vibration. if i had know that this was typical with this unit i would not have purchased it. i thought it was a flat spot on the tire as the salesman thought. a very concerned and unhappy ford customer. *nm
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
05/09/201195789
 The wrench appeared on my dash , took it to aamco and they diagnosed it as the torque converter was bad. this is a 2006 explorer with 96,000 miles. i had the torque converter replaced and wrench still on.
09/09/201045304
 9/9/10 ford replaced gear shift circuit board. shorly after there was a 2 second delay in reverse and a jerk.ford replaced the solenoid pack in transmission at my exspense. ford explorer eb at 45,304 miles.
06/08/2006100
 Problem with shifting gears from park, can take up to one minute in cases. this happens on a daily basis. i took vehicle to al long ford, they kept my car for three weeks working on the problem. after i got my car back, the same problem existed. *jb
01/17/200650003010/24/2005
 When trying to move the gear shift from park to any gear after being parked for any amount of time; the gear shift safety lever will not engage allowing me to change gears. *nm
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
10/14/2006460001004/01/2006
 At sharp turns either to the left of the the right, the auto 4x4 enagages and you feel a large shutter. i was fixed by the dealer(they reprogramed the 4x4 permiters) 4 months later if has came back. nothing has seemed to fix it, many similar situations like mine on the internet

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