5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,848 miles

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problem #4

Jun 062007

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,890 miles
2004 Ford Explorer hesitated and did not shift when going over 40 mph. Down shifted S for no reason and made a loud rumbling noise, had to pull over in heavy traffic at times; almost caused several accidents.

- Fairview Park, OH, USA

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problem #3

Oct 132005

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,000 miles
The contact states his vehicle is stalled while driving. The first time this happened he took the vehicle to a local dealership, and the PCM was reprogrammed. The vehicle stalled three times on November 6, 2005. This happens with no warning lights. The vehicle was taken to the same dealership. They could not duplicate the problem, therefore, no repairs were made.

- Oxford, NC, USA

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problem #2

Jun 012004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Still hesitates into reverse from drive after Ford fix of additive to transmission. Problem getting worse, affecting shifting in forward gears now.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #1

Nov 222004

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,500 miles
While making a turn, the vehicle shut off, and had to be towed to the dealer. The PCM software was replaced. The consumer experienced the same problem again. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. There was no response.

- Maylene, AL, USA

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