FordExplorer2006
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2006 Ford Explorer Driveline Problems

4
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 4 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 4, 2011 · 56,313 miles

    Driveline

    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. *tr

    ODI 10386803

  • August 20, 2009 · 27,500 miles

    Driveline

    2006 ford explorer limited v8 26,000 mls..trans. Slams as if i were hit from behind. Engine revs 2600 rpm at 10-15 mph. Then shifts. Bought vehicle mar.2009 noticed possible problem late aug. 2009..slight drift/uncontrollability. Ford wont do anything about my or anyone's complaints. Maybe once somebody gets hurt will ford finally fix the many problems with their explorer line. *tr

    ODI 10293068

  • February 23, 2008 · 32,100 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Driveline

    While in park vehicle rolled backwards down incline almost striking person at bottom of driveway luckily he jumped out of the way and it struck side of his truck causing damage, driveway had been snow covered but cleared down to asphalt, had been parked approximately 10-15 minutes prior to this happening . This has since occurred multiple times in varying weather conditions, including rainy, snowy, and sunny with…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10256672

  • July 3, 2006 · 20 miles

    Driveline

    New 2006 ford explore vibration at 45 & 60 mph shakes suv. During test drive dealer thought the problem was a flat spot on a tire from sitting on the lot. After driving the suv for several days the vibration continued. Returned to dealer for correction. Suv received new drive shaft, and two rear 1/2 shafts. Problem sill exist. After testing couple other explorer on lot was determined that they all had this same…

    ODI 10165474