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
My 2006 ford explorer jerks every time i stop at a red light, stop sign or even put my vehicle in reverse. When i purchased my truck it only 125000 miles on it and it started jerking a few months after i purchased the truck. I have been back to the dealer and they tell me this is a very common issue with the 2006 ford explorer. There is a serious problem with the transmissions on the 2006 explorer and ford refused…
ODI 10475913
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10536348
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact was stopped at a stop sign and as she attempted to accelerate from the stop, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward abnormally. The failure recurred whenever accelerating from a complete stop or when in reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced.…
ODI 10475918
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that when shifting into drive or reverse, the vehicle would jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the failure could have been caused by an incorrect differential. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10489351
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated when the gear was placed in reverse it engaged with force, and the vehicle stalled. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle was not repaired nor did the dealer replace any parts. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000 the current mileage was not…
ODI 10434185
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated when the vehicle gear was placed into reverse the gear engaged with force, and the vehicle also lost power. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnosed was not performed. The dealer did not replace any parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin information was not available. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10434181
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10415114
Power Train
Same issue as many many other people. Hard jerks/clunks while shifting into reverse and multiple gears and overdrive. 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. *tr
ODI 10535178
Power Train
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. *tr
ODI 10545697
Power Train
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). *tr
ODI 10567749
Power Train
I have done a tremendous amount of research and notice that hundreds of others are having the same issue with the 2006 ford explorer. The transmission is giving numerous issues. Hard to shift into reverse, roars, slips when changing gears, etc. The most disturbing problem is the transmission just jumps into gear without moving the gear shifter lever. The transmission stalls at red lights and then just jerks forward…
ODI 10454023
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
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. *tr
ODI 10566284
Power Train
Vehicle has problems downshifting when decelerating and shifting when trying to accelerate, instead of a smooth shift, its a jolting bang , similar to being rear ended . This is extremely dangerous because it makes you panic because you think you've been rear ended. It is jolting!!!! I have heard that there is a problem with the gasket in the transmission valve body which causes shifting malfunctions, but ford won't…
ODI 10521529
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically decelerate to 40 mph without warning. Later, the transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated they would assist him at a later date. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10443314
Power Train
2006 ford explorer with less than 40,000 miles started to hesitate while driving on the freeway. After checking out all the fluids, i have noticed that the radiator (antifreeze) was way below level. I had to fill up the radiator with 1-1/2 gallons of coolant. I have taken my vehicle to the ford dealer every time for a oil change and was never told that the coolant was below level. At 44,000 miles, the leak was so…
ODI 10451513
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle began to jerk intermittently. The failure recurred whenever the contact was driving between 45-65 mph. The vehicle was taken to a specialized transmission center where the torque converter and other related parts were replaced. In addition, the computer system was updated. The malfunction became worse after the repair was…
ODI 10481990
Power Train
Transmission issues, it hard shifts, slams into gear, no immediate engaging into drive or reverse. Ford has checked the transmission and test driven it then claims it is operating fine. Dangerous issue with no accountability. Issues begin about the 60,000 mile mark.
ODI 10779482
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
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.…
ODI 10548891
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
At random times and not often, when i put the suv in park, and turn off the truck and remove my foot from the brake, the truck will continue to roll. It is as though the suv is in neutral, put it is in park. The suv will roll until something stops it like a curb or applying the brake. To fix the problem, i have to place the shift gear to from park to another gear and back to park. At that time, the truck will catch.…
ODI 10429189
Power Train
Transmission would slip, temperature gauge shoot to height for 5 seconds then drop back down discovered low coolant. Leak got worse. Cracked radiator discovered this is common problem replaced radiator, now having thermostat housing replaced. 6 weeks after repair took to ford due transmission fluid leaking ford said it was in quick connect because i used an after market radiator said only way they could fix it was…
ODI 10449452
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I discovered a leak in the radiator after noticing that the temperature gauge needle was bouncing around at an idle. After about a minute, the vehicle overheated and started steaming. We ended up having to have the radiator replaced at a cost of $600. (it was also over 90 degrees that day and i was stranded with two small children, the youngest was 4 months old.) then about a month ago, in may 2012, i was at a…
ODI 10460547
Power Train
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. *tr
ODI 10346241
Cooling System · Power Train
I have a 2006 ford explorer. At 40000 miles the transmission went out and had to be replaced. Shortly thereafter i had a cracked radiator and had my first radiator replaced. I now have 67000 miles and just had my 3rd radiator put in. I am not going through ford as they wouldn't guarantee their work on the first one they replaced. Clearly there is a major problem with the radiators in this car and it is unfair to all…
ODI 10341122
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
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. *tr
ODI 10421150
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact received an unknown safety recall letter from the manufacturer regarding the shift lever circuit board. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the shift lever circuit board replaced but the repair did not remedy the issue. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a month later but the…
ODI 10439738