transmission problem
6.0
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
14,500 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- ask ford to replace the "megatronics unit" on transmission (1 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2006 Ford Explorer hard shifting
2007Sep 15
(reported on)Explorer 4.6L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 17,000 miles
I read all the complaints about hard shifting, 1st to 2nd and vice versa. I had this same problem, but it looks like Ford may have fixed it.
Ask Ford to replace the "megatronics unit" on the transmission - this worked for me. I am not making this name up. I had the exact same problem as others- 6 trips to the dealership before they made this repair that seems to work.
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2007Feb 01
Explorer Eddie Bauer V8
My 06 Explorer has been doing all the things that everyone has listed, lurching forward when shifting between 1st and 2nd or when downshifting between 2nd and 1st. It started in Feb 07 but it was very seldom and not a hard jerk, so I didn't think anything of it. As the months passed by and the miles tacked it began to jolt worse and worse. More frequent, harder...so I took it to a dealership in Miami Florida back in November 2007 and they checked it out for brakes. I knew it wasn't a brake problem, but they checked the brakes and hooked it to their machine. I was told nothing came up on the computer and that it was fine. They changed out the brake pads...etc. No fix. It lurched when I pulled out of the parking lot! So I had to get back to work and didn't bother going back to that dealer b/c I thought they were incompetent! We just pcs'd to Alaska and I have an appt with the dealership on Monday morning. I have printed all 66 complaints and will be bringing them with me. I want my truck fixed, and not a temporary fix. Its a brand new truck still....it shouldn't be doing this until like 100,000 miles! WTF? Unfortunately I am going to have to make several trips to the dealership here in attempt to get it fixed before I can pursue a Lemon Law Case. With as many complaints as there has been with the vehicles, they really should be doing a recall on ALL the 06 explorers! I just found this website, and I am convinces that there are probably hundreds or even thousands of 06 explorer owners out there who are having the same problems. We need to spread the word and get these complaints properly accounted for. This was the first brand new car I have EVER owned and I bought one because I was tired of getting lemons and tired of all the maintenance work that goes with buying used cars! What a waste! I don't think I'll ever buy a FORD again after seeing all these complaints. I have heard that Ford cars/trucks/suvs...etc are known for having really bad transmission problems. Well they need to do a redesign or something so we all don't throw $40,000+ down the drain. We think we are getting a quality vehicle b/c it runs AWESOME for the first few months....and then you realize you have been lemoned!!!! This is unacceptable. No wonder Ford is going under........
I will keep checking back to see how this is progressing.
Angelia K.
Eagle River, AK, USA
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