The transmission failed and will not shift
The worst 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission5
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Transmission5
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford/mercury: to prevent harness damage, on some vehicles, resulting in contact with tire or suspension...
- Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation,...
- Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal
- Ford/mercury: some vehicles equipped with 6R60 transmissions may exhibit various transmission performance...
What 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle was stationary put the key and the shift lever won't move into any gear and also now I can't remove the key. I was park in front of a shool
Transmission failed on highway
On the bottom of the radiator ther are two transmission oil cooler lines they are both leaking.
Transmission pressure control failure. Automatic transmission has difficulty switching from 2nd gear to 3rd gear and this causes the motor to accelerate to high RPM in the process. A large jolt can be felt when this occurs as well. Troubleshooting code p0745 is present.
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Questions about the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Is the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, fewer than a typical Explorer Sport Trac model year.
What is the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac year score?
The 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have bad transmission?
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac model years with the most transmission complaints are 2001 (36 complaints), 2002 (32 complaints) and 2007 (23 complaints).
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