tRANSMISSION STARTED PROBLEMS AROUND 30000 MILES, WOULD NOT SHIFT IN REVERSE WITH OUT FORCING SHIFTER. FORD DID A RECALL HOWEVER SH*TER STILL STUCK AT TIME. TRANSMISSION THEN STARTED SLIPPING. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT A PROBLEM. tHE COMPUTER NEEDED RESETTING NOT TO WORRY. nEXT STARTED JERKING AND LOUD KNOCKS WHEN CHANGING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. nOW HAS STARTED SLIPPING AND WILL NOT CHANGE FROM 2 TO 3RD GEAR. OR OVER DRIVE. THIS VEHICLE IS A LEMON, ALSO REPLACED RADIATOR THREE TIMES AND NOW HEAR ROARING IN WHEELS, I UNDERSTAND THE EXPLORER HAS A PROBLEM WITH WHEEL BEARINGS. fORD IS A FOUR LETTER WORD, SHOOULD BE CHAGED TO JUNK.

FORD IS TERRIBLE AND I DO NOT SEE MYSELF BUYING ANOTHER ONE OF THEIR INFERIOR VEHICLES.I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE USED WITH 62000 MILES FIRST THE RADIATOR LEAKED, AND NOW THE TRANS IS OUT.. MY 2006 FORD EXPLORER XLT HAS ONLY 73000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION? WHAT ON EARTH ARE THEY THINKING NOT TO RECALL THIS DEFECTIVE HUNK OF JUNK !!! NOW I HAVE TO GO INTO DEBT AND THE FORD SERVICE TECHS LOOK AT YOU LIKE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM ! GIVE ME A BREAK ! FORD DIDN'T ACCEPT ANY BAILOUT MONEY, INSTEAD THEY CUT CORNERS EVERYWHERE AND ARE NOW RIPPIGN OFF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IN ANOTHER WAY !! I WILL GET IT FIXED, KEEP IT FOR A SHORT TIME AND THEN TRADE IT IN. IT BREAKS MY HEART SINCE I HAVE BEEN A FAITHFUL FORD CUSTOMER SINCE 2003 BUT I WILL MOST LIKELY BE GOING FOREIGN NEXT TIME ! BAD BAD BAD !!

I will never buy a Ford again, especially an Explorer. I pretty much threw $35K down the drain. This is the SECOND transmission we have put is this hunk of junk. Our first transmission went out around 73,000 miles. It started doing the hard jolt thing and the same as everyone else with this issue. Luckily, we had the extended warranty which covered the transmission. Then just a little over a week ago the new transmission went out again (only 87,000 miles) and it’s not the mechanic. Ford makes junk and if you actually pull one of these transmissions out and look at how poor the metal is you will see why they crap out so easily. Ford no longer provides quality. It is pretty sad…now I may have to go buy a foreign car. Ford needs to do a recall on this problem. I called and complained to the customer service, but nothing was done. I am getting rid of this headache. I hope others have better luck with this car.

I bought this car in Dec 2005 brand new 12 miles off the lot. Biggest POS I have ever owned in my life!!!! Lets start by saying at 4,000 miles the muffler broke, then we went on to replace the steering wheel not once but twice, then we moved on to the swifter (I drive an automatic) again not once but three times!! Lets see then we moved on to the radiator & some other fun stuff. The whole time I complained to Ford that my transmission felt funny & something was wrong. They told me I was crazy it doesn't give them any problems when they drive it. Finally 4 years later I'm driving in the boonies & what decides to go out on me? My transmission!!!! I had to take a day off of work leave me car in the middle of nowhere & find a way back home. I am furious!!! But I'm pretty sure my dealership knows because I am a raging biatch when I talk to them. I got them to pay for the transmission but I have to pay for install which is not as bad as if I had never said anything. I agree with everyone we need to start a petition this is horrible!!! My mechanic who is doing the transmission told me that those transmissions are horrible and they all have issues!! Ford knew what they were putting in their cars & waited until people were out of warranty to have to pay for new ones. All I have to say is this new transmission better work but at least it comes with I believe 5 year warranty.

The transmission fluid was changed in Oct. 2010 and from then on a slight noice came from the transmission when driving. I was driving the vehicle when it would not advance to 3rd gear (it is automatic) I took it to the dealer at which time I was told the 3rd gear was burned out. I purchased the car BRAND new and it has had 3 gear shifts on it and now the transmission. All the maintenance was performed and documented at the Ford dealership so my records could be reviewed. Ford provided some assistance but my out of pocket expense is still a large sum which I feel I should not have had to pay. This was Fords error so why should I pay for their mistake. I will NEVER purchase another Ford vehicle again.

I purchased a 2006 Explorer, new from a reputable dealership here in CT. Immediately, I experienced a leaky sun-roof. Their "Ford Sun-roof Specialist" tried resealing it twice--still leaks. Then the radiator went at 75,000. Then the vapor canister needed to be replaced. And most recently, the transmission has completely gone out of no where. I had no warning except a bit of "jolting" while reversing, then hesitation and the feeling of slipping gears. I was warranteed up to 60,000. The truck has 79,000. The dealership recommended I contact Ford Motor Company to see if they would assist me w/ the cost. I was assured that they "May do the Right thing." Long story short, they were rude and misleading. Their bottom line was that it was out of warrantee and they were not helping!

I have worked in Reseach & Development, Engineering for 15 years. I know all to well about quality..quality of parts, design, etc. I don't think that its normal for accepable for a vehicle of any make, to have these many issues, at 79,000, especially the transmission. I have no respect left for Ford Motor Company. They have no integrity and do not stand by their poor products. I believe they should file bankruptcy and pull themselves right out of this industry all together. I will never purchase a ford again. Once this hunk of junk is repaired, I plan on selling it and purchasing the Honda Pilot.