3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,523 miles

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problem #4

May 092011

Explorer

  • 95,789 miles
The wrench appeared on my dash, took it to aamco and they diagnosed it as the torque converter was bad. This is a 2006 Explorer with 96,000 miles. I had the torque converter replaced and wrench still on.

- Chesapeake , VA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 092010

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • 45,304 miles
9/9/10 Ford replaced gear shift circuit board. Shortly after there was a 2 second delay in reverse and a jerk. Ford replaced the solenoid pack in transmission at my expense. Ford Explorer eb at 45,304 miles.

- Parma, OH, USA

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problem #2

Jun 082006

Explorer

  • miles
Problem with shifting gears from park, can take up to one minute in cases. This happens on a daily basis. I took vehicle to al long Ford, they kept my car for three weeks working on the problem. After I got my car back, the same problem existed.

- Inkster, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jan 172006

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles
When trying to move the gear shift from park to any gear after being parked for any amount of time; the gear shift safety lever will not engage allowing me to change gears.

- Apo, AE, USA

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