It had a hard lunge anytime I was at a stop light (it would act like it was trying to go when I was stopped so I would put it in park, wait for the green light and put it back in drive so I didn't risk the chance of rear ending someone), it seemed if I pushed the gas pedal too hard, it would act like it couldn't shift into the next gear correctly, it makes all kinds of loud banging noises and the tires would lose traction. We replaced the transmission value body and the transmission control module. We got the truck back and it is still having the same issues. We spoke with ford who told us there was no way there was a 6-speed automatic bmw transmission in our ford truck - we were right - we gave ford the VIN for the truck and they came back and said "we are sorry, you are right it is a 6-speed auto transmission" (so basically ford had no idea what transmission they put in the truck) come to find out it is a ford 6r transmission which was only used in 2005 and 2006 ford explorer and it's obviously a piece of crap! No one knows how to fix my truck! The truck has been to two transmission shops, a shop that has expertise in computer problems and another car shop. No one has answers for me. I can not get a rental car because my insurance will not cover rental unless I've been in a wreck. And now the transmission shop is talking about sending the truck to a ford dealership and it could take a few months to diagnose and repair. Ain't nobody got time to be out of a ride for a few months! Ford needs to recall their 2006 6r transmissions...they know there is something wrong with them. There are hundreds of complaints already out there and ford is not listening to it's customers.
2006 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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Car began stalling while driving. All power is lost. Throttle box cleaned in june 2013. Began to stall again within weeks very randomly with no warning. Now stalling at higher speeds. April of 2014 throttle box cleaned again and radiator replaced. Stalled 2 days later. Very dangerous as now requires gas pedal and braking to limp the car to safety. This car only has 42,000 miles on it and is a one owner car, so I know that all maintenance has been done on schedule at the dealership where it was purchased.
Transmission downshifts hard, goes all the way down to neutral after breaking. Reverse gear doesn't catch until 10 seconds after you set it. Trying to accelerate when crossing streets is dangerous the truck doesn't pick up.
Ford has an ongoing issue with these vehicles. Right after purchasing the vehicle, ford increased the vehicle warranty from 50,000 to 75,000 miles. The transmission slips, fails to go into gear, slams hard when it goes into gear and is safety issue. The vehicle also has issues with the radiator, which in my case has been replaced twice at my expense. The transmission should have been recalled and replaced. In talking with my ford dealer, it is a known issue that ford has failed to address. If you search the internet you see it is an issue as there are many complaints about this same failure. I first experienced this a couple years ago when the vehicle had 53,000 miles and I was told to drive it until it failed and then replace it. Ford should be replacing this transmission. They should assume responsibility for the defect in design or manufacturing.
Three familiar issues: * transmission slams!!! Into reverse * when approaching a stop light/sign the transmission downshifts with a thump. * vehicle will surge forward shortly after placing in drive (under 15 MPH). It will hesitate back and forth about 3 or 4 times. Had it at a dealership to reflash/reprogram in november 2013. Paid $100 for the test and was told the solenoid body failed. I declined the offer of a $937 plus tax repair bill. Ford should fix this issue at no cost to their customers. Transmission issues in a vehicle with only 54,000 miles does not speak to ford's commitment to quality. These complaints have been noted for years. Needless to say the above three issues persist.
Vehicle stalls without warning making in unsafe to drive. Vehicle loses all power including engine, air, light. Instrument panel displays wrench, and engine light. Dealer diagnosed as throttle body. Replace and continues to die. No formal complaints, but google search of "2006 ford stalling issues" shows that many of these vehicles have the same issue.
At low speed, the vehicle slams into 2nd gear. It is quite disturbing, especially in the city where there are stop signs and traffic signals from block to block. It feels like the vehicle is being crashed into from behind - constantly. The worst part is, after reading literally hundreds of people voicing the exact same complaint, there is no clear cause or resolution. The vehicle shifts fine, for instance, when getting onto an expressway from a complete stop -- throttling straight through from 1st to o/d, there doesn't seem to be a problem. It is only an issue when throttling short distances needing only 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. Also, though slightly less frequent in my case, getting into reverse can be just as unsettling. I would say, 1 out of 15 times, the vehicle slams into reverse moments after placing the shifter into the reverse position. Now, I will finish by adding that this is my second explorer. My first was a 2003. At around 100,000mi., it too had the same exact issues. I thought the problem was 'unique' to that particular vehicle. When it started happening to my newer model, I began to research. I am 34yrs old and I have owned five ford vehicles in my lifetime. I am confident in saying ford motor co. Will lose a loyal customer permanently if they do not acknowledge and address this problem. Shameful. Careless. Point being, in all of the complaints on this exact issue, the transmission 'works' but it does not work correctly!
When I place my 2006 ford explorer in reverse it sometimes hesitates then kicks into reverse with a hard knock and thump. Also when placed in reverse it slips then catches the gear with a hard thump. I don't know why its doing this but its not safe. The transmission also shifts real weird with hesitation all the time. Ford should have made this an issue that they should fix. Many people have bought these ford explorers not knowing this condition because its not a recall issue and therefore they ...like me buy the car with problems that haven't been resolved by ford and have to foot a big transmission bill. I am asking ford to work with us on this. I have been a loyal customer of ford for over 10 years but this is soon to change. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Shifting of transmission slams hard on a fast take off, then at 45 or above cycles gears and won't stay in overdrive.
Vehicle bangs into gear from 1st to 2nd, and constantly slides in and out of gear while the engine is revving at 2500 RPM. Also hesitates when shifting into reverse. Shop advice water getting into wire harness they fix by drying it and putting grease but issue persists (no code).
The car jolts really bad when you put it in reverse and then when you change to drive.
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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan maxima. The contact stated that upon inspection, there was a visible transmission leak. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they diagnosed the problem. The authorized dealer stated that the parts to replace were the torque converter and transmission. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Dyd
I was attempting to place the vehicle in reverse and the transmission hesitated and then slammed into reverse. As the vehicle has been driven over the past year this problem still occurs and also the vehicle will slam into gear during transmission shifting. There is also a problem on occasion when the transmission downshifts. It slams with such force that it feels like the vehicle was rear ended. I have been to a few repair shops and have gotten different reasons for the problem.
Engine service light (throttle control) came on along with service indicator (wrench). I stopped at service station and was told (after a diagnostic) that the problem was related to the electronics in the throttle control and that it would need to be replaced .
I started my car and, when I put in reverse, transmission wont shift. Put on drive, didn't shift, neither on neutral. When shifted to 3rd, transmission shifted. Put back in reverse and worked/
I bought my ford explorer in 2006 but three years later had to replace the radiator. After that I notice that the transmission would slip every now and then. The problem seems to have escalated since june 2013 with the vehicle jacking or dragging before shifting gears. My wife is actually afraid of driving this vehicle and instead prefers to drive my 2000 honda accord which has been running with no problems. I took the vehicle to my mechanic who told me this has been a problem with the model and year of my ford explorer and that the transmission will need to be replaced and so he told me I should file this complain since this was not our fault but a factory defect which by the look of what I have seen on this site, ford is aware of. My question is why has ford not recalled this because after checking this site, I have seen so many complains about the same related issues (mainly radiator and transmission), are customers supposed to suffer and spend money for things that the ford company has neglected or for their poor workmanship? I believe not. Ford needs to get their act together and solve this problems for their customers. I, just like everyone who bought a ford explorer would like to see our automakers doing well and that's why we buy the cars but not at the expense of our families safety or finances.
Dear sir first of all , I would like to state that I am not a us citizen , but , I'm a family man & I feel for others , I own a ford explorer 06 , and recently I've been noticing that the trans has a mind of it's own , shifting wrongly , jolting into gear is not enjoyable or safe, the other day I was about to have an accident because the trans refused to shift when I tried to accelerate in order to escape a situation of hitting a car next to me , I've looked it up on the internet & found that everybody is complaining of the same issues , you can go for the below site & check http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/explorer/2006/transmission/transmission_lunges_hard_jolt_when_shifting.shtml the problem is that ford won't admit that there is something wrong with the transmission , putting peoples life in danger for a few dollars more please fix this as it's very critical & dangerous at the same time [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This vehicle began having transmission problems at approximately 54000 miles. I had the transmission fixed in 2010. Now, in december 2013 with 113500 miles, this vehicle began having transmission problems again and required complete replacement.
My son was driving home and the truck started jerking uncontrollably and he couldn't back up so had to call a tow truck. All of the transmission fluid had leaked out due to radiator failure. The truck was off warranty so had to buy a new radiator. In order for the radiator to have a warranty had to buy another part from the ford place for 200.00. Got the part and radiator. Within six months to a year, same thing happened, had to have another radiator. Have had three radiators and now this year 2013 leaking again and the radiator that I paid $600.00 for the radiator place has went out of business so I have to buy another radiator. This is an ongoing problem with this 2006 ford explorer xlt and ford knows about it. I am afraid to drive it half the time, never know when I won't be able to move it if all of the fluid leaks out or may stop in traffic suddenly. Please help us to get ford to recall these trucks.
I have had the door blender plastic piece changed on my car three times! Each time the season changes. I now have to replace it again. I currently have a radiator leak and will have to replace the radiator and plastic holder as well. I also currently have a transmission slippage problem and I will have to get that fixed as well. This is horrible. I purchased the ford explorer because I thought it was dependable. This is depressing and I can not afford it!
2006 eddie bauer ford explorer, I was pulling out onto a main highway and my transmission started slipping and causing sputter/non engagement and my children and were so scared cause we almost got hit by a semi from the transmission not engaging while crossing traffic. I was 7 mos pregnant as well. What would I have done if their father lost all of us for this highly reported and ignored issue!? There needs to be a recall before something devastating comes of this. Thank you.
Transmission on my 2006 explorer started slipping and slamming into gear. At slow speeds it would slam and lurch forward making it completely unsafe to drive. It seems like this has been a problem for ford for quite some time now and they will offer nothing to take care of it.
Both of these things have been happening over the last 2-3 years but I can not remember exact dates. First my car has been running hot continuously over this period of time which causes me to have to put coolant in at least once every month. I took it to the dealership and they told me this was common with the explorers but there has not been a recall so I would have to pay out of pocket. They first told me it was the line to the radiator that was leaking so I had it replaced, then next time it was the thermostat and housing that they said was the problem. So I had this replaced. Now today 9/19/2013 I had to replace the radiator. It doesn't matter what I seem to fix this problem continues to occur. Secondly my car jerks into gear when I try to put in gear. They are telling me now I need a transmission but I see this is a recurring problems with many explorers owners and it doesn't fix the problem either. I don't know what else to do because my car is jerking which causes me to almost hit people or doesn't go into gear fast enough which causes them to almost hit me. Please help!!! These problems first started to occur around 40000 miles. My problem is radiator and transmission.
While driving the car in town traffic, began to notice a stuttering or shuddering in the engine every time I got to around 40-45mph. Once accelerated through that it would go away. This became noticeable about 6 weeks ago, and I watched to see if it went away or got worse. After about three weeks it also started to shudder around 30 MPH, especially when going uphill. It also began to jerk substantially when I stopped at a red light, almost like I had been rear ended. I took it in to my regular mechanic and we assumed maybe we had engine misfire and a fouled spark plug, as it had done some shuddering previously last fall. We had replaced all the plugs and coils at that time(74000k) and the problem went away until august. There were never any engine lights or error codes. The mechanic took one test drive and said no way, take it to a transmission place. Took it where it has been the past two weeks. I was quoted 2400-2800.00 to rebuild, stated that the torque converter had internal pressure issues and would have to be completely torn down to see what it needed. Called four days later to up the estimate, stating this particular model had a mercedes transmission so now we at a minimum of 4000.00. We had an old ford explorer, 1998 v8 awd that had over 165000k on it that never had tranny issues. I am shocked and disappointed that a 2006 with less than 85k that had never pulled or hauled anything other than people would have the transmission go out, just outside of warranty. And when it was taken in initially the problem was 'spark plugs', which were also an issue because they were so rusted in that they required a special tool to extract and still cracked one. Ford has a serious quality control problem.
The truck jolts when shifting gears to reverse and drive, I feels like a car ran into me from the back. It has caused me to bump into another car in front of me when I was sitting in traffic, as I accelerate the gas pedal it either stalls or jolts very hard, thank god it there was no damage to the other car nor mine. Ever since this happened, it has been big problem when driving on the road, and now the truck doesn't pick up speed very quickly ever since this happened, when I get to 20 MPH it stalls or jolts after 3-5 seconds. My shift stick is all messed up now, when I put it in reverse, it looks like its on neutral and park looks like its on 3rd gear. Service mechanics have almost crashed my car because of this issue, and ford has said they can't guarantee a proper repair!! Then why sell it if you can't repair it properly so I wont have problems in the future. This vehicle needs to be recalled for safety issues.
I recently purchased a used 2006 ford explorer-eddie bauer edition around june 2013. The approximate mileage at time of purchase was 76700. It has only been 2 months since my purchase and I am having problems with the transmission. When in park and shifting into reverse, the car stalls and then after a 5-10 second delay the car jerks very hard backwards. Then when braking immediately after moving backwards in order to shift into 1st gear, the truck just stalls as if its in neutral and then jerks forward violently into 1st gear. This is a very dangerous problem that could lead to a serious accident. Also when driving at a speed of 50 miles per hour or more and slowing down because of interstate traffic, the transmission acts as if it wants to stall even though the engine is revved up. Ford needs to recall this vehicle and fix this systemic problem.
While attempting to shift explorer from park to reverse the transmission did not engage for 5 to 10 seconds when it finally did engage there was a loud noise that sounded as if the transmission fell out of the vehicle and the vehicle lunged with great force. The has occurred on many occasions and is posses a danger to myself and family and any one who may be parked or standing to close. I have had this vehicle in to my local ford service center and they have been unable to resolve the problem. The vehicle was taken in twice while under warranty: first time they stated they could not find anything and the second time they replaced the shifting mechanism. In november of 2012 the engine would not engage at all and had to be towed to my local ford dealer and they stated that is was the gear shifter again, this time I paid $500 to have it repaired. The car worked correctly for about 3 months and I though it was finally fixed, however it is once again doing the same thing. It delays 5-10 seconds between shifting, drops into gear very hard and lunges forward. Ford is now telling me I need a new transmission at the fantastic price of an estimated $2500. Given all the complaints about this transmission I think ford needs to replace them at their cost before we start seeing an increase in transmission failure crashes, injuries, and possibly fatalities.
While driving at 40 MPH car speed went to 0 MPH, transmission totally slipped. Second time it has happened. Once I sit there for about 15 minutes on side of road it will they start to work as it should. But it does make loud noises while motor shifts gears. This is a known transmission problem yet no ford recall. Unacceptable!!!
Issue. Hard jerks/clunks while shifting into reverse and them forward. Also feels as if your are being hit in bumper as you are stopping while transmission is down shifting. This seems to be an on going issue with so many 2006 explorers, please look into a recall as this a defect with the ford model. Also way too expensive for parts and labor! Failure at mileage of 81,800. Too early to die with this mileage!
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