2006 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Problems
- 114
- 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 114 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear ended · 14 records
- feels like · 13 records
- gear shift · 10 records
- coming stop · 10 records
- automatic transmission · 9 records
- reverse drive · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 40 |
| 30–60k mi | 38 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Have a 2006 ford explorer limited v8. When in stop & go traffic car lunges sometimes lunging so hard felt as though i was rear ended. Bought the car in dec 2008 had only 16,000 miles and was certified pre-owned (although don't think the dealer did anything to the vehicle). About 1 month after purchasing vehicle had to bring it in because change oil light went on. The person i called said they couldn't find the…
ODI 10324903
Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Just recently noticed my 06 ford explorer having unexpected engine surges. Went to stop at an intersection and it felt like the vehicle was fighting me to stop. When the light turned green i gave it a little gas however the vehicle begin to maintain that speed like i had the cruise control on. I purposely did not give the vehicle any gas and saw that it just kept accelerating. Finally after breaking out i began to…
ODI 10321486
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
Automatic Transmission
I was driving my 2006 v8 explorer at 40mph using cruise control when the truck stalled. This happened once before in 2009, not sure if i was using cruise control at that time. Not sure what to do. *tr
ODI 10318717
Automatic Transmission
We bought a 2006 ford explorer new in 2006. After three years and 50,000 miles the transmission started shifting very hard from park to reverse to drive. Now, at 61,000 miles, the transmission is not responding when pressing the throttle while car is already in motion. If you let your foot off of the throttle and then press the throttle again the engine just revs up for several seconds before shifting into gear.…
ODI 10314086
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…
ODI 10356815
Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Gasoline
Bought 2006 explorer new. Around 14,000 miles engine problems started, have taken car in to ford dealer where car was purchased about 7 times for basically same problem ~ engine light / car engine lunging . Mechanics did different things; replaced one defected part while under warranty, reset computer, but problem always came back. Sometimes happening before i made it home. Some times months later. Now they think…
ODI 10312364
Automatic Transmission
Last night the car was in drive but would keep kicking out of gear... I would push the gas, the engine would rev, but the car wouldn't go anywhere. I even rolled backwards down a hill on a highway and almost hit another car! I had to shut the car off, and restart it in order to get it to back in gear. This happened 10-15 times in a [redacted]! I was nervous to even drive it home! It is at the ford dealership now...…
ODI 10296330
Automatic Transmission
My 2006 ford explorer frequently lurches/lunges when coming to a stop and starting up from a stop. It feels like the car is being rear-ended. I have taken it in to be repaired and it seemed to work ok for a short time, but it has started doing the same thing again. It makes me wonder if it is safe to drive. *tr
ODI 10295499
Automatic Transmission
When i come to a stop the engine revs....almost feels like i am getting bumped from behind. Happens constantly and have been watching for a recall on this and have not seen one as of yet. I have seen alot of complaints about this issue. *tr
ODI 10293221
Automatic Transmission
2006 ford explorer hard or slow transmission shifting. *tr
ODI 10301839
Automatic Transmission
It has a shifting delay going from park to reverse. When it does shift, there is a jolt. Seems like the transmission is ready to fall out. *tr
ODI 10289091
Automatic Transmission
I have had problems since i have bought this vehicle earlier this year...when i come to a stop it feels like someone rear ended me. This happens very frequently and have been watching for a recall on this and have not seen one as of yet. I have seen alot of complaints about this issue. *tr
ODI 10286492
Automatic Transmission
Purchased 2006 ford explorer. Feels like my transmission is going to fall out of the car when i put the car in gear to take off or even when i come to a stop at a red light. Horrible! *tr
ODI 10285304
Automatic Transmission
2006 ford explorer automatic transmission that slips and causes a jolt when it downshifts, feels like one is being rear ended. Additionally there is a weird sound as this happens. Ford has unsuccessfully tried to reprogram the car. Took the car back for the ford mechanic to look at and was told there is nothing he can do. *tr
ODI 10286878
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased the air conditioner has malfunctioned. The gear shift also moved out of park own its own. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that there was a recall associated with her vin for the gear shift and made the necessary repairs. Whenever the vehicle shifts gears on its own it would lunge forward…
ODI 10314699
Automatic Transmission
The suv jolts when shifting gears, rpms rev and is slow to change into gear. Occasional loud cluncking noises, also loud noise when accelerating. *tr
ODI 10286495
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact took the vehicle to the manufacturer to have recall; number 09d11 (automatic transmission; operation) repaired; however, the remedy repair was insufficient and failed to address the gear shifter safety defect. The contact notified an authorized dealer regarding the malfunction and scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The current and failure…
ODI 10318405
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
I recently purchased a 2006 ford limited edition explorer. Within 24 hours of purchase i noticed that the vehicle would "lunge" forward while attempting to bring the suv to a complete stop. It feels as if you were just rear-ended! I purchased the extended warranty and have been told to bring the car to service. Recent research has lead me to believe that this suv's model year has this same disturbing trend among…
ODI 10282483
Automatic Transmission
2006 ford explorer automatic transmission has a jolt when it downshift at stopping. It feels like one is being rear ended. This is a very common problem with these transmissions. Ford tried to reprogram the car, but it doesn't fix the problem. Problem occurs in about 1 out of 10 stops. The distraction is a safety issue as one stops to try to figure out why this happened. Ford needs a better solution to this common…
ODI 10283091
Automatic Transmission
When coming to a stop, the car feels like i have slammed on the brakes or someone has rear-ended me. It happens about every mile or so. Dealer says they don't know what i am talking about, the brakes are fine. *tr
ODI 10279529
Automatic Transmission
When coming to a stop, transmission jerks and it feels like you are getting rear-ended. Lots of complaints about this on various websites. Started right after car was bought, ford said they could not find anything wrong, so we have been dealing with it... But it is getting worse, and i'm afraid i will get stuck with a costly repair. *tr
ODI 10279308
Automatic Transmission
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. *tr
ODI 10402129
Automatic Transmission
Bought a 2006 explorer in dec. 06 and have since noticed several problems with it. The most concerning is when the car lunges/jerks forward when shifting from park/reverse to drive. It is now also starting to show a loss of power when shifting through gears as the engine revs but goes no where. I have taken it to the dealer for the lungin/jerking and they told me they could not feel it. It happens sporadically so…
ODI 10277912
Automatic Transmission
Car shifts hard from 2nd to 1st gear, a hard jolt like somebody has hit you in the rear end. *tr
ODI 10275504