2006 Ford Explorer Power Train Problems
- 169
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 169 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 70 |
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Power Train
My 2006 ford explorer was parked in the driveway. At 4:30 in the morning it rolled backwards out of my driveway and crashed into a fence across the street. The vehicle had been in park and the doors were locked. My neighbors heard the crash, looked out their window and ran outside. A chain link fence and very small concrete wall stopped the vehicle. Luckily there was no one outside or any other cars. There is…
Crash reported
ODI 10595843
Power Train
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…
ODI 10586986
Power Train
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. *tr
ODI 10584305
Power Train
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…
ODI 10584026
Power Train
While shifting into gear, explorer slams and makes a bang sound. Truck lunges or jerks and while driving truck jerks into gears when changing. *tr
ODI 10693771
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle shifted from first to second gear with an abnormal banging noise as the tire pressure sensor indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the noise was due to a misfire. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10734758
Power Train
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…
ODI 10563700
Electrical System · Power Train
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 . *tr
ODI 10563019
Power Train
Transmission clunks when it is put into gear. I seen many complaints on the internet for this condition. Ford accepts no responsibility for this condition but with all of the same complaints i think it should be fords problem to fix. *js
ODI 10669462
Power Train
The car jolts really bad when you put it in reverse and then when you change to drive. *tr
ODI 10567661
Power Train
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. *js
ODI 10579673
Power Train
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/ *tr
ODI 10560671
Power Train
Starting date is approximate and mileage. When driving vehicle you could feel a jerk in the transmission when it was shifting. And on several occasions, it felt like you had been hit in the rear by another vehicle. We felt it was becoming a safety issue and not safe to drive the vehicle. We took it to a transmission center and they replaced a sleeve and solenoid block april 8, 2014. No problems since. Have been…
ODI 10593147
Power Train
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…
ODI 10567892
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
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…
ODI 10558062
Power Train
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…
ODI 10579675
Engine · Power Train
I bought my first ford explorer almost 8 years ago. I had absolutely no problems with this vehicle and felt very safe driving my newborn son. I had a second son and decided to buy a new ford explorer because it was such a dependable car. Now i am regretting that decision. I bought a 2006 ford explorer at round 60,000 miles. It now has 70,000 and i have already had to get another transmission and it still has not…
ODI 10611147
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10544514
Power Train
Sometimes the transmission slams into gear so had that it feels like i just got rear ended with a big bang. The date above was the first time and ever since it keeps happening more often. *js
ODI 10617418
Power Train
I was accelerating onto the freeway when the transmission started lurching several times. It continued to do this until i got home. I took it to a local mechanic and he could not make it do the same thing. It did not do it again for several weeks until i was pulling a trailer. At that time, it would not shift into a lower gear. I stopped and shifted it into park. I then shift it into drive and started driving but it…
ODI 10641375
Engine · Power Train
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!!! *tr
ODI 10535591
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
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! *tr
ODI 10535509
Power Train
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…
ODI 10536833
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly jolted and failed to shift from third to fourth gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 9/17/13*cn
ODI 10533738
Power Train
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…
ODI 10546957