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.
2006 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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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.
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?
2006 ford explorer xlt sport utility 4x4 4.6l automatic transmission. The transmission slips or hesitates going into 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that fluid was leaking from the vehicle. When inspected, he discovered that the transmission pan was corroded and was causing the leak. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where they advised him that the pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired along with additional parts. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 60,000.
I own a 2006 ford explorer with 64000 miles. Yesterday without any warning the transmission went out while in heavy traffic, I had the vehicle 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 symptoms. Ford acts like this isn't common and plays dumb to the fact. I still owe $15000 on a vehicle and cannot afford $3000 to repair. Someone please look into this issue and stop ford from taking advantage of citizens. Thank you
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
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.
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.
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 explorer transmissions and apparently ford has issued no recall and offers no repair solution (unless you shell out $2500 for a new transmission). It is unbelievable 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!
Radiator leaks badly, plastic cracked. Transmission shifts too hard and hesitates going into reverse ending with a loud bang into gear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the engine stalled without prior warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the PCM wire harness was defective. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
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. Updated 06/02/11 *bf when the consumer arrived at the dealer to get the recall fixed, he was informed the letter had expired and the recall didn't apply to his model year. Updated 08/05/11
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 dealer 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.
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.
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.
I have a 2006 ford explorer and when your at a stand still it feels like someone hit u from the back and it fails to switch gears when its suppose to and not only that when u try to go it just hums then finally takes off and I almost cause me to hit a tree....the dealer says nothing is wrong....im very upset!
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that he was unable to shift out of park. The contact had to take apart the steering column. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The failure continued so the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the gear shift needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000 and the current mileage was approximately 42,000. Updated 03/31/11
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 maintained and I have proof of 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.
2006 ford explorer eddie bauer addition blue w/beige trim. Without warning wrench light then transmission light came on. Cars rpms 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 acceleration 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.
I took my 2006 ford explorer to the ford dealership for maintenance. The service personnel found the transmission 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 parallel 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 transmission 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.
My 2006 ford explorer v8 has a hard jolt when it downshifts coming to a stop. This happens every time and feels like I have just been rear ended. After reading about many complaints 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's 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.
9/9/10 ford replaced gear shift circuit board. Shortly after there was a 2 second delay in reverse and a jerk. Ford replaced the solenoid pack in transmission at my expense. Ford explorer eb at 45,304 miles.
My 2006 explorer at 58,000 miles the transmission had to be overhauled as there was slipping when shifting. Ever since the power train light keeps coming 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.
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.
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.
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.
2006 ford explorer 4.6l v8 4x4 engine shut off while driving at speed of approximately 40mph. Was in a low traffic area so no damage was done to any thing but have concern for failure to happen again on interstate or in traffic causing potentially deadly accident.
2006 explorer automatic transmission shifts hard into gear, has difficulty shifting between gears. This has been a periodic problem for several months.
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