2006 Ford Explorer driver assistance problems

Filed May 27, 2025 · Driver assistance, Transmission · NY

Hi, I purchased my 2006 ford explorer in 2019 from a mechanic lot. Since then I’ve changed the muffler, all 4 of the o2 sensors. Recently, after changing parts like the cylinder, spark plugs and wires as well as another set of o2 sensors and the EGR Valve, Mass Air flow sensor and the EGR sylenoid valve I have been getting check engine light with the emissions code not passing inspection. At this point my registration is at hand and the mechanics that change the parts can’t seem to understand why the check engine light did not go off. However an additional code came on in regards to the heater. As per PEP Boys mechanic shop and Auto Zone the emissions keep failing and may need a new computer- however when a part is removed the computer is able to pick that up issuing out another code. Please assist Thank you, [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 120,000 miles · CO

The car was sold with limited warranty, used, but had written cold start issue. The vehicle gets warm if warm outside and will just completely shut off anywhere at anytime. Riding down interstate, will lose power then shut off and leave you with no power steering to control vehicle going high speeds, will shut off in town multiple times upward of a dozen or more times while driving, 1st shop sent to said couldn't find issue second they sent me too said computer needed replacing. Either way I never would have purchased it without it being done had u known, my fiance is small and no way she could handle the vehicle if shutting down while driving. Its very dangerous and is going to get someone killed if not repaired and looked into more closely.

Filed Jul 3, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 106,000 miles · NJ

We recently bought our truck in march 2016 and since about april of 2016 the truck continuously shuts off, in traffic, on the highway, on residential roads..pretty much any and every where, it happens while driving and while idling. All power is lost including power steering. Sometimes it will shut off 2/3 times in a 5-10 minute span will driving. It has cut off on me twice while driving through intersections while I had my children in the car with me almost resulting in accidents both times. Sometimes while driving it loses power then suddenly regains power back and will continue to drive. This is an all round dangerous and potentially deadly situation! After doing some research it seems as if this is a very common problem with these vehicles. I've contacted ford myself and so far they haven't issued a recall and are aware of this situation. Please help!!

Filed Sep 26, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 61,000 miles · FL

Driving on a highway I-95 in florida. The vehicle started to miss as we accelerated. We took the car into a ford dealer service for plug replacement. This auto has a 4.6 litre v-8 engine. We were amazed to find that it will cost upwards of $1000.00 to replace 8 spark plugs. That cost esculates if any plugs are broken. The plugs are two piece construction and separate on removal. Only ford can remove the plugs and more will be charged for any broken. It is impossible to remove these plugs without breakage. Ford recommends not changing the plugs until 100,000 miles. By that time you are out of guaranty and if they are hard to come out at 60,000 miles imagine if they are left in. These plugs are known to blow out of the head and I am sure there are many accidents. I am a disabled veteran 83 years old and a mechanical engineer. My wife and I are fishermen and need a vehicle to bring our boat to water. We are avid ford owners and are greatly dissapointed.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 40,130 miles · MD

Driving at 45 MPH ,transmission shifted with a jerky motion ,first started then.when you first take off it jerks and makes a noise. When you back up it jerks hard enough it whips you body back. Had it checked at a transmission place. They tore it down and found nothing ( $400). Still jerks and shifts rough. Don't know how long it's going to last.

Filed Feb 2, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 117,000 miles · TX

Brakes shuttered and make awful racket when trying to stop. Abs and ESC light came on. Took it to ford house and was told a rear "exciter ring" had broken and would need to be replaced at $380.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 65,450 miles · MI

While driving on the freeway and applying my foot on the brakes the vehicle failed to stop. Abs, traction control and a wrench light came on. Grinding noise came from the vehicle. This incident happened while driving my wife and newborn home from the hospital. After taking it to a shop, the mechanic noticed that the tone ring or ABS ring was cracked. This must be replaced in order for the vehicle to have functional brakes. The shop told me that the ABS ring had a different part number and the material was much thicker than the old ring.

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 66,720 miles · NM

The wrench, the ABS, and the anti-sway icons started coming on intermittently on my 2006 explorer. They would reset immediately using the reset button. The dealer replaced a wheel-speed sensor and stated that the sensor was damaged when the "tone" wheel cracked. Dealer also stated that unless the tone wheel was replaced, the ABS was not operational. Seems like this is a major safety concern; if you think you have ABS, but don't the driver is set up for the big fall! Ford is aware of this cracking problem: why no recall?

Filed Jun 7, 2011 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 86,000 miles · IL

Abs brake light and intermittent locking up brakes with stability control almost causing accident as you lose control while driving.

Filed Apr 27, 2009 · Driver assistance · 55,496 miles · NY

Daughter driving mother's 2006 ford explorer on nys rt 87, ABS light, traction control light and wrench light come on, nearest exit a few miles. Abs would operate randomly, fortunately no accident. Gringing sounds from transfer case. I found the driver's side rear toothed ring known as the "exciter ring" was cracked and loose on the axle which causes the sensor to get bad readings. I am going to ford dealer for repair, but a vehicle with 55k should not have this problem. I hope it hasn't caused any other problems. This could easily cause a crash because you would not expect ABS to function when your foot is not on the brake pedal.