2006 Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that various warning indicators flashed and the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fly by wire pedal and the throttle body were replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The…
ODI 11084010
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
My car slowed down to a craw in the highway and had to limp home at very low speed almost caused a crash.
ODI 10734165
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While at a stop sign, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,600.
ODI 10668765
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Most of the time, my 2006 ford explorer v8 will jerk forward very hard when stopping. This usually happens when i approach stops signs or stop lights. It feels like i've been rear-ended because of how hard the jolt is. This could cause me to strike another vehicle or crash into a wall if parking inside a structure. The vehicle also sometimes jerks very hard forward when accelerating from a stop. *tr after…
ODI 10482777
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
It would not shift in reverse till i turned it off and restart it took the reverse. After the incident the explorer keep on giving me problems every time i'll shift it into reverse. I have to actually punch the gas so it could get the reverse gear. It has been many times that i had to quickly step on the brakes to avoid hitting on coming traffic as well as parked cars, after having to punch on the gas so i could go…
ODI 10608338
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle was driving at a speed of 40-45 mph and stalled. This again happened on may 25, 2012 while leaving on our vacation. We parked the vehicle and rented one to drive the remaining distance. When taken to a mechanic it was found the throttle body was bad. We have replaced it and in the month of november the vehicle began doing it again. As you drive it will just completely shut off. As the mechanic told us…
ODI 10500626
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The truck jolts when shifting gears to reverse and drive, i feels like a car ran into me from the back. It has caused me to bump into another car in front of me when i was sitting in traffic, as i accelerate the gas pedal it either stalls or jolts very hard, thank god it there was no damage to the other car nor mine. Ever since this happened, it has been big problem when driving on the road, and now the truck…
ODI 10537249
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle has harsh upshifts when accelerating from 1st to 4th gear, creating momentary loss of control. The vehicle will stall, then jerk forward a few inches unannounced, which has the potential of causing a wreck or hitting a pedestrian. The same will occur when shifting from drive to reverse, and vice-versa. Also, sometimes the rpm will increase drastically on its own without an increase in speed. I'm afraid…
ODI 10442778
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 2006 ford explorer shuts down several time at different occasion sometimes a little wrench appears and gas pedal becomes unresponsive and cruise control can not be engage and vehicle idle very rough when come to a stop. Vehicle has loss acceleration while running on 6 lanes highway and require to be pull along the side to turn off and restart again, when vehicle shuts down it does not always restart…
ODI 10421211
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling on the highway the vehicle suddenly lost power as if it stalled. Engine was running but vehicle had no power. Vehicle had to be turned off and restarted to regain power. Always feared being rear ended or stalling on railroad tracks. Dealer determined it was electronic throttle control and replaced it. The vehicle has not had this malfunction since the repair about 18 months ago. *tr
ODI 10567988
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph in reverse and applying the brakes, his foot hit the accelerator pedal. The vehicle hit a mailbox as a result but there were no damages or injuries. The failure occurred five times total when he was applying the brakes. The contact believed that the two pedals were too close to one another. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10358064
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
Vehicle Speed Control
2006 ford explorer v-8. Purchased brand new. Issue is when i come to a gradual stop. Vehicle lunges forward at end of stopping and almost feels like you are rear-ended. Brought back to ford, charged $111.00 for them to re-set the computer (or something like that). I believe we could have accomplished the same thing by disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it. In any event, i can already tell the car is still…
ODI 10282236
Electronic Stability Control · Rear · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the abs / check engine / rsc warning lights came on. The truck was able to be driven for a couple of miles, but then it started making a noise from the rear of the vehicle. The truck was not able to be driven to a safe location and was left on the side of a road in a high traffic area and was towed to the dealer. The dealer found out the rear right toothed ring known as an "exciter ring" was loose on…
ODI 10262603
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While approaching a stop sign, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle kept moving. The vehicle plunged into the water at the beach. The vehicle was taken out of the water and the police had it towed to a body shop. The insurance company retrieved the vehicle and advised her that the vehicle could not be repaired due to the salt in the water. The dealer stated…
ODI 10246612
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2006 ford explorer brakes malfunctioned. Consumer states that she applied the brakes but the vehicle accelerated out of control. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle plunged into the water. The vehicle was deemed totaled. *jb
ODI 10243734
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact was driving 40 mph and depressed the accelerator to increase speed. There was a slight hesitation before the vehicle accelerated. In addition, when depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would abnormally jerk. The contact stated both failures would occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the…
ODI 10347432
Vehicle Speed Control
When the speed control is engaged and i am running between 40 and 45 mph and driving on gently rolling hills the engine will turn off leaving me no power for brakes or steering - no control!
ODI 10790407
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving at any speed, the vehicle jumps as if it were struck from behind. The vehicle jumps and accelerates immediately after coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on five occasions and they changed the transmission module. The current and failure mileages were 29,000. The consumer was unable to stop the vehicle using the brakes. Updated 12/12/07
ODI 10205914
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD. *AK
ODI 10188298
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While stopped, the vehicle attempted to surge forward but the contact kept pressure on the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where an unknown repair was performed on the vehicle. The failure continued to occur intermittently while stopped. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 10,438.
ODI 10379682
Vehicle Speed Control
Always- throttle hesitation at stop to accelerate. There is a momentary hesitation which is dangerous in starting out. If the suv were to kill due to the stall, there could easily be an accident. I'm contacting my dealer immediately. I should have done it sooner. This is a problem.
ODI 10174295
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2006 eddie bauer ford explorer's dashboard instrument lights turned on at any given time of the day. The contact stated that if the lights turned on while driving the speedometer failed to register the correct speed. When the failure happened she pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and shut the ignition off, but it took several attempts to restart the vehicle. The contact took…
ODI 10185973
Vehicle Speed Control
I was on vacation in smoky mountains in gatlinburg, tn and went to a picnic area within the park. I had to make a 45-degree turn to get into the parking space, so at that angle one would almost have to stop. I got into the parking space fine, got straightened up fine, had my foot on the brake, then my car accelerated on its own, rpms revving faster and faster. My cousin told me to put my foot on the brake, and i…
Crash reported
ODI 10164389