Ford needs to take responsibility for failing transmissions! 5/17/2017, I took my SUV to AAMCO to have the transmission evaluated as it was jerking forward like I was hit from behind. I was told the transmission needed to be re-built and then the ridiculous cost! I proceeded with the repair and the SUV was great for about a year. So the transmission began hesitating, jerking forward, so I called AAMCO and the SUV was under warranty so they had to re-build it again! Now March 2019, the transmission was shifting hard when trying to go into reverse so off to AAMCO I go and the manager there told me nothing was wrong with my SUV.

My husband called him again and again complaining and finally in August 2019, the transmission failed and refused to go into gears. Gee, my warranty was up in May and when it was under warranty in March, the manager refused to help. Out of the goodness of their heart, their new manager said the Transfer case and Differential were replaced. Not even three weeks later this dang SUV is jerking again! Now AAMCO said they have no clue what is wrong with it and there are numerous complaints online regarding the design of this transmission! Doesn't Ford understand this is a safety issue? Why should I have to shell out thousands of dollars for this hunk of junk and even if I totally replaced the entire transmission shell and all parts, the same thing would happen again!!! Never ever buy Ford!

MY 2006 FORD EXPLORER HAD WRENCH LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME JERKING SHAKING WHEN IN DRIVE. A FEW MONTHS AGO/TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED, COST WAS 500 BUCKS. 2 MONTHS LATER LIGHT BACK ON. NOW IT JERKS EVEN HARDER. WHEN IN REVERSE CAR DOES A BIG JERK,THEN WHEN SHIFT TO DRIVE AND TRY TO ACCELERATE IT WON'T GO OVER 40MPH. I HAVE TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO GET IT TO GO OVER 60 MPH. FINALLY I SHIFT THE TRUCK IN LOW GEAR AND THAT'S THE ONLY WAY IT WILL DRIVE, BUT IT STILL HESITATES. THIS IS MY 4TH FORD CAR AND TRUCK. THEY ARE CRAPPY CARS. POORLY DESIGNED.. AND COSTLY!

I am the type of owner who gets all required maintenance done on schedule. I have brought my vehicle in for leaks in the transmission at least two times. Now my vehicle jerks and almost stalls when I try to get on the freeway. The only thing that helps is when I disconnect the Overdrive. The last time I had the car serviced they said there was not a problem. Well yesterday getting on the freeway the same thing happened!!!! If these are major problems for owners, I do not understand Ford's reluctance to resolve the issue.

Started with bang when going into gear (maybe 2nd or 3rd?) with about 50K and progressed to slip/jolt/jerk in the 40-60 mph range starting at about 605K. Can no longer drive at a constant pace in that range, have to accelerate to avoid jerking. Now light came on at 90K. Guessing will need new tranny based on research indicating Ford made garbage transmissions on these vehicles. BS, we are very easy drivers. Hardly ever use the 4wd, had tires rotated regularly, etc.

Update from Feb 24, 2016: Active Transmission did not think new tranny was necessary (p0300 and P0316), and replaced the crank shaft position sensor and spark plugs. Problem seems to be fixed.

Unfortunately I had to take the truck to a Ford dealer that was 14 miles from me. There was no Ford dealers in Brooklyn, New York, so I drove to Manhattan. After having to spend my morning there while they assessed the issue and while the Manager verified my extended warranty which their dealership sold to me, he finally said I had to leave the truck. After 5 hours. And now with heavy snow falling and no rental car he guided me to the front door and pointed to the street where he said walk that way about 1/2 mile to catch the bus which will lead you to the subway train. Really excellent customer service- Hugh? So of course I rented my own rental when I reached Brooklyn but I did not realize it would update take a month to have a transmission replaced by Ford. Yes one month later. And I had to eat the cost of the rental of $1,000. Good looking out FORD!

Hi, I have a problem with my car when engine stars & the engine temperature is low at that time when I shift the gear from P to R, N or D car gets a jerk. Even engine temperature is normal then also a little jerk is there, while after a long drive car stops but engine remains on then after few mints (5 to 10) again move for drive (gear shifts from N/P to R/D car gets big jerk at the same time some indicating alarms appear & disappear automatically with in few mints. Normally there is no alarm or indication on the board.

Any body have a same experience then share the solution.

Thanks,

Started in Aug. Step on Brake to Allow shift selector put into REV or Dr and car slight jerk progressively jerk gets wore over months and the Motor indicator lite comes on recently then off comes on during drive. Car used for lots of short trips schools church college 7-11 tons of very short trips. Out side of this and two radiator replacements car is awesome to drive Best car I ever had besides my 62 Fair lane, 65 Mustang, 72 Grand Torino... misfit Chev. 82 Ford 86 Ford 90 ford Van 2000 Ranger 2010 F-150

I need a cheap fix cause I really like this1 car.

It's sad, I'm a veteran and grew up watching my dad have Fords and working on them. I always love the slogan, Built Ford Tough".

At any rate, my problems with this truck has been since they sold it to me at Benny Boyd. They had this truck in the shop since day one, however assured me they where taking care of me. They even put me in multiple loaner cars, after 5 to 6 months worth of back and forth they assured me it was fixed and it wasn't transmission still the same but even worse. After the end of the summer they pawned me off by tell me they did have any other vehicles in the same range. Oh, but they'd call me when something comes in. The next year rolls around, problems still persists, and still getting worse.

In the year of 2014, I called and talked to the co-owner and he stated he would get back to me, which he didn't, and I haven't heard anything since. Also, in 2014 I had to replace the alternator. Recently 2015 the truck starts sounding like a lawnmower go-cart when accelerating in the gas, and was told by one mechanic it maybe a vacuum hose under the hood. And now, for about 4 weeks the ticking sound in the dashboard in correlation with no heat blowing out just cold air. Heez, I'm tired! Should I move on Ford?

I purchased the car used in 2010 (I think). I had never had an SUV before, so I didn't really know this was as abnormal as it was. I thought SUV's were just rough drivers. However, when my dad came to visit he asked why it was jerking like that. I said, " I thought it was supposed to". After that, I took it to the dealer and asked them if there was something wrong with my transmission, they assured that there was nothing wrong with it. I'm not car expert so I left it at that.

Well, it was under an extended warranty and I wanted to ensure that it gets fixed before it expired. Every time I would take my truck in for any type of service I would ask about the jerking, they would say it was fine. I recently met someone who has a 2006 Ford Explorer who described the problem and stated that he had the same problem with his which is why he got rid of it.

Now what I don't understand is why Ford isn't recalling this transmission. Are they waiting for deaths to be reported like Chrysler? This is ridiculous. If they know it's a problem, why wait? Whenever you put the car in gear, it stalls for a few seconds then it gives a hard jolt. That can't be safe. I understand saving money, but at the risk of lives? How can you sleep at night knowing this is a problem that can cause someone danger or even their lives. I wonder how many of them would drive the 2006 Ford Explorer on a road trip.

Oh, my Exploder. Let me show you it. Purchased 9/2009 with 25K miles. Three radiators, two thermostat housings, tire sensor errors, and one astoundingly wonderful 3rd Gear Ratio Error that causes the transmission to go into failsafe mode - resulting in a rebuilt transmission. And the thing is, I still love it, it's like driving a big marshmallow. But when it fails, it fails spectacularly, and expensively.

Oh Ford, I had a 98 Mustang that never needed anything other than routine maintenance. Why did you fail my Explorer like this?

I am so frustrated, I just paid this 2006 Ford Explorer off in August. And 2 months later I am dealing with a issue that is awful. I am very good and hands on with vehicles. My service light came on, I took my vehicle to Firestone and the guy advise me I will need a new transmission due to my solenoid being bad. I asked him why not just replace the solenoid. He said since the solenoid is in the transmission pan we would have to replace the entire transmission. I am thinking to myself, are you crazy? If it's just the solenoid, replace only the solenoid.

I spoke with my brother-in-law who works on vehicles part time. He said it may just need transmission fluid. I found out that you cannot check your transmission fluid level. Because the DING BATTS at Ford remove the transmission dip stick. That is a whole new issue, anyway I take my Ford to Napa to fill the transmission fluid. The service light were still on. The Guy at Napa ran dx on my Ford, found the code P0765 pressure control solenoid.

I agreed to let them replace the solenoid. And they replaced the solenoid, picked up the vehicle on 11/04/14 and is having to take it back on 11/08/14. The vehicle is still showing dx code p0765 Solenoid Circuit Malfunction / transmission will not shift gears, sometimes stays in 2 gear no matter the speed, its like the vehicle is in limp in mode.

I will not buy another Ford after this. Ford Creators are DING BATTS ( asked Archie from All in the Family) meaning if you don't know. And that's my TRUTH.