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
Transmission jerks when shifting into gear or while stopping. 2006 ford explorer.. *tr
ODI 10286496
Automatic Transmission
My 2006 ford explorer feels like its being rear ended. I didn't start feeling this until i drove off the dealership lot with my newly purchased vehicle. I've taken it back two times to dealership to be fixed . *tr
ODI 10276512
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
2006 ford explorer sporadically does not speed up when you hit the accelerator. Ford apparently knows about this issue and has a software fix in place that you must proactively contact them on...in other words, you have to have the problem on the road and call them before they will do anything about it. It occurs everytime we drive the car, however, it is not consistent when it occurs or how often...at times it…
ODI 10278401
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2006 ford explorer. The transmission shifts very hard/jerks in reverse as well as when transmission should automatically go from 1st to 2nd gear. The jerk feels as if you have been rear ended and then car lunges forward. *tr
ODI 10279536
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was shifted into reverse, it would jolt back extremely hard. The failure almost caused the contact to sustain a whiplash. The failure occurred nearly every time she shifted into reverse. The dealer stated that the automatic transmission needed to be reprogrammed. She planned to the vehicle repaired in the latter part of june 2009.…
ODI 10274811
Automatic Transmission
I took my wife's explorer to the dealership and described the issue with the vehicle popping into gear late, or delaying before it goes into gear. I can even feel it when it changes gears when driving. Sometimes more sudden than other times. They said they knew exactly what it is....so they kept my car for 6 hours to tell me that i owed them $89 for telling me what's wrong, and then told me its $1,300 to fix it.…
ODI 10262393
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on my ford explorer jerk the car forward when the truck is stopped. Feels as if someone hit the back of the truck after it is stopped. This occurs almost everytime the truck is stopped. I have taken it to the ford dealer multiple times. Each time the act as if they have never heard of such a problem. The tell me they will reprogram the transmission. This does not solve problem. They told me there is…
ODI 10259390
Automatic Transmission
The transmission in my 2006 ford explorer is a safety issue. Shifting from reverse to drive can take from 1 to 10 seconds to shift into gear. I am surprised i have not been in an accident from this defect. There are times when it shifts into gear that it gets stuck in a higher gear which affects acceleration from a dead stop. The only solution is to power down the vehicle and restart it. The transmission also…
ODI 10333967
Automatic Transmission
2006 ford explorer. Transmission will not stay engaged. Driving along (happens at all speeds) and car slips out of gear (as though it is in neutral). Engine will "rev" when the pedal is pressed but the gear will not re-engage for 30 seconds or so. At highway speeds this is incredibly dangerous! I have coasted off the road, while dodging traffic on approximately 50 occasions. The dealership has attempted to repair it…
ODI 10260242
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
Failure #1--gear shift selector very difficult to move from park; dealer said ford redesigned, but not covered by them. Failure #2--leak in seam of radiator (between plastic & aluminum). Again, not covered by ford or by extended warranty. *tr
ODI 10249083
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The vehicle was purchased with 10,000 miles. When the vehicle comes to a complete stop, there is a kick in the transmission as if the vehicle had been rear ended. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer three times for repair. They reprogrammed the computer for the timing in the transmission; however, the failure persisted. The dealer blamed the contact's driving as…
ODI 10245610
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2006 ford explorer xlt v6 with 55k miles on it. I bought this vehicle with approximately 30k miles on it and within about 2,000 miles of the purchase i started noticing shifting problems. For some reason the vehicle seems to shift fine, but has a mind of its own. Most vehicles shift 1st, 2nd, 3rd, so on per the speed and shifts to assist gas mileage as well. Well, my explorer will shift into what i believe…
ODI 10294812
Automatic Transmission
My 06 explorer has been lurching extremely hard from 1st to 2nd and vice versa. It's to the point that when stopping, i am coming literally within an inch of hitting another car. The suv stops and then lurches forward. I am seriously concerned about the safety of my family and the safety of others while driving my suv. The website carcomplaints.com shows there are 73 other complaints about the same exact problem…
ODI 10234756
Automatic Transmission · Body
I bought a 2006 ford xlt explorer with apx. 17,000 miles. I had it for about 3 months it had about 19,000 miles. I drive it about 100 miles to a convention and by the time i got there and pulled into a parking lot the vehicle started shifting hard, jerking and lunging. It was making a loud banging sound and felt like the transmission was going to fall out. I took it to ford, they did some work on the transfer case…
ODI 10299683
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
Automatic Transmission
When coming to a stop the transmission will bang into gear and it feels like you are getting hit from behind. Also have had bucking and the transmission shifts up and down and slips. Was told the bucking and slipping is due to a lean reading in the computer. Told to change spark plugs. Took it to a mechanic and three of the eight plugs broke off as they were trying to take them out. The spark pug are made by…
ODI 10308578
Automatic Transmission · Door · Engine · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Have had numerous problems starting with a lifter stuck in motor at 296 miles, to transmission failure at 15,700 miles. Brakes have squeaked since it was new, overhead console has fallen off twice, satellite radio works when it wants to. Door rubbed on running board, now gas mileage has dropped under 10 miles per gallon. 14 trips to dealership so far and still not all is fixed. *tr
ODI 10213279
Automatic Transmission
My 2006 ford explorer has transmission problems that cause it to lunge forward when stopping which ford says they are aware of but cannot seem to find the propper remedy for. This is a very dangerous malfunction that could cause me to run into other stopped vehicles. I have brought the truck in three times to get the problem fixed with no improvement with the condition.
ODI 10232473
Automatic Transmission
We own a 2006 ford explorer, and its transmission slips, gets confused during downshifts, and now has developed a lurch forward when coming to a stop. I had it in the dealership, when the shift lever broke and i was told that this is "normal" but ford is working on a program for the computer that they are releasing in mid november. First of all, if this is normal why is this the second attempt at creating a fix for…
ODI 10208137
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is inconsistent when shifting. Sometimes engine roars when transmission is in between gears. Transmission will not downshift on occasion. Purchased this vehicle (2006 ford explorer in november 2006 while still under warranty as a used car) and experienced no problems until the first part of june 2007. *jb updated 01/11/08. *lj the dealer replaced the transmission pan solenoid body. Updated *jb
ODI 10205094
Automatic Transmission · Equipment · Glass, Side/Rear
When the car stops, starts or drives slow... It jerks when changing gears from 1st through 3rd, both up- and down shifting. It has also started to slow (for no apparent reason) when driving at a steady speed on the highway (going around 65-70 miles an hour), i have had mullinax ford look at the transmission 5 times now, and it is still there. Currently i am involved in a lemon law case trying to get ford to buy my…
ODI 10226300
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving 15 mph, the transmission failed to engage properly and had difficulty shifting gears. The dealer reprogrammed the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions by the end of september. The current and failure mileages were 17,000. Updated 12-12-07. *kb the consumer stated the transmission hesitated on engagement.…
ODI 10205904
Automatic Transmission · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was in park and when attempting to shift into reverse, the vehicle exhibited an unusual dropping noise and began to jerk violently. In addition, when starting the engine the vehicle would often lunge forward abnormally. When braking, the vehicle would also jerk violently as if someone had crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact…
ODI 10386867
Automatic Transmission
On several occasions when shifting into reverse the vehicle was extremely hesitant & eventually would lunge backwards while making a loud "clack" as it jumped into gear. Another time i started my car & it lunged into park as if it was never in park completely before i shut off and exited the vehicle prior to this. We all know you cant take the keys out of the ignition w/o it being in park,so explain this! After…
ODI 10201621
Automatic Transmission
2006 ford explorer eddie bauer v8 with six speed auto. Purchase vehicle used with 17k miles. Problems with transmission 1-2 weeks into ownership. The vehicle has issues as to what gear to be in and will lunge forward or clunk into gear. This happens frequently when coming to a stop. Also, when driving the vehicle it sometimes hesitates when shifting into higher gears and will "clunk" into gear. In one instance i…
ODI 10199092