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.
Power Train
On this date, the explorer, while trying to back into driveway, would not go into reverse and was weak when trying to back, as if it did not go all the way into gear. Also gear shift was hard and would hesitate when accelerating and slowing down it would jerk into gear. Something really needs to be done cause i have not even had the vehicle one week and the dealership said everything looked fine. Well i had them…
ODI 10523219
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Vehicle was just at the ford dealership for over a week in march for transmission related issues, new radiator, etc. Just four months later, i am having the same issues that many others are writing about; hard shift into reverse, vehicle is jumping/jolting forward from a stop, rpm fluctuation while idling. *tr
ODI 10523154
Power Train
When putting the vehicle in reverse its a hesitation then a loud noise, and a violent jerking like you have been hit from the rear, also at 40 miles and hour it jerks. *tr
ODI 10522960
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the transmission failure prevented him from shifting into the higher gears. The rpms increased and the acceleration decreased. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for transmission failure; however, the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic after the check engine light illuminated. There…
ODI 10520130
Power Train
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…
ODI 10563099
Power Train
Transmission was not shifting from 1st to 2nd leaving you not moving in traffic or worse not being able to cross traffic. Also extreme hard shifts into reverse from park. I put a new (rebuilt)transmission in 4/18/13 and 9/9/15 it has only been two weeks and already it is doing the hard shift thing.
ODI 10767293
Power Train
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…
ODI 10586110
Power Train
I have a major problem with my 2006 explorer. It lunges, jolts, doesn't engage and sometimes the transmission slams into gear so had that it feels like i just got rear ended with a big bang! Ford does not take accountability that this is a real problem with the 06' explorer despite hundreds upon hundreds of complaints regarding it as a safety issue. It is a major safety issue! I was almost hit by oncoming traffic…
ODI 10701614
Power Train
My 2006 ford explorer is leaking transmission oil. This leak is coming from the left quick connect fitting at the bottom of the radiator where it connects to the trans cooler line. I was told by the ford company that there is no quick fix to this problem, they will have to "replace the radiator" for a cost of approx.....$950.00. The radiator cost $500 labor $450. The quick connect fitting that's causing the problem…
ODI 10505596
Engine · Power Train
Transmission disengaged at red light. It started going backwards instead of forward. Had to put into park and then back into drive to get it to drive. Still going on. Now when actually on the road it is getting out of gear when vehicle is at driving speed. Engine revs up to 5000rpms, then down to 1000rpm. Vehicle lunging. Will get hurt i'm sure. *tr
ODI 10535277
Power Train
Transmission was shuttering in reverse as well as 2 and 3 gears. For having this trouble at 70000 should not be acceptable and having a transmission go out can be dangerous. In doing research online transmission replacement is quite common on my type of explorer. I suggest that ford needs to have a mandatory recall on these vehicles. *tr
ODI 10508091
Power Train
Transmission jerks pretty badly at low speeds. Could definitely be a safety problem. This is a known problem that ford won't recall. *tr
ODI 10504122
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
With only 86,000 miles our ford explorers transmission has failed once again. When we had 23,000 miles on our vehicle we noticed the transmission was shifting rather hard and took it to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. At 58,000 miles the transmission engagement was so rough that we had to get it repaired. Since the warranty is only up to 36,000 we decided our best bet is to not take it to the dealer. We had…
ODI 10505294
Engine · Power Train
I've had multiple problems with this car. First the car shifts hard approx between 10 mph and 20 mph, the car lunges, stalls, then shifts hard into gear. When it first happened, i took the car to a certified mechanic and they did a complete transmission flush... The car ran smooth for about 10 days, then it started leaking transmission fluid which resulted in my radiator being ruined. Replaced the radiator and a…
ODI 10599182
Power Train
Same as a bunch of complaints about transmission lunges hard jolt when shifting, wrench light comes on and off regarding the 2006 ford explorer, now they are telling me that i need to get a new transmission that will be $3500.00 aprox. I have done some research and there are a lot of complains on this issue.please do something!!
ODI 10502355
Power Train
I recently paid off my truck after years only to have the car jerk or lunges when i drive above 60 mph i have to pull over and restart car in order for it to reengage into gear. It also lunges backward when putting into reverse as well as when i go around a curve or down a hill over 40 mph it lunges as well. I am single mother who has only this car as transportation to take my 6 year old son to school and drive me…
ODI 10505021
Power Train
In the past month the vehicle was taking multiple attempts to start up. Once i would get it started and drove it down the road at a stop light it would be jolty, vibrating feeling and then turn off. On two separate occasions while i was driving the vehicle down the road it actually shut off on me. I took it to ford who charged me $100 to do a diagnostic test and could not find the problem and suggested that i take…
ODI 10500606
Power Train
Was driving the truck and was coming to a stop, the vehicle jumped forward as if someone hit me from behind. It was rather aggressive and i almost rear ended a car in front of me at the light. Luckily there was not a cross walk where a pedestrian could've been hit. This happens on a regular basis and in my opinion needs to be addressed asap, or ford will be dealing with a rather large law suit in their future. It is…
ODI 10501164
Engine · Power Train
Just like many others who have reported the same issue with their 2006 ford explorer, when backing out of the driveway, i put the vehicle in reverse. There was a jerk as the transmission seemed to finally engage. I thought the trans broke at the time? This has happened more then once. I have also experienced the same issue as others with the delayed shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. My explorer has just 88k miles on…
ODI 10504436
Power Train
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…
ODI 10538431
Power Train
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…
ODI 10578415
Electrical System · Power Train
Same as a bunch of complaints about transmission lunges hard jolt when shifting, wrench light comes on and off regarding the 2006 ford explorer, now they are telling me that i need to get a new transmission that will be $3500.00 aprox. I have done some research and there are a lot of complaints on this issue. Please do something!! I can't afford this an have to borrow family money to get back on the road. *tr
ODI 10532224
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
This vehicle has been jerking when i am going slow to the point as if someone hit me in the rear end of the vehicle. It is a very strong jerking sensation enough to frighten any reasonable individual. It also has been trying to accelerate when my foot was on the brake pedal and not in cruise control while going well below the minimum speed necessary to use the cruise control. The auto acceleration was while at 10…
ODI 10492988
Emission Control · Power Train · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle then rapidly accelerated to approximately 60 mph and began to decelerate independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be rebuilt or…
ODI 10486359
Power Train
When vehicle is put in reverse the transmissions jolts extremely hard into gear. Feels like your vehicle go hit. Seems very unsafe. When driving it seems like the transmission jerks into 2, n 3rd gear. *tr
ODI 10489589