8.4
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$1,200.00
Average Mileage:
40,200 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- overdrive belt had to be replaced (1 reports)
transmission problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
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2009Apr 24
Explorer Eddie Bauer
- Automatic transmission
- 37,000 miles
My 2006 Ford Explorer transmission randomly hesitates. Usually after driving for awhile. It will "disengage" or barely work when going up a hill, then after 30 seconds or so it will catch and operate properly. Sounds like the engine is roaring when this happens. Dealership says I need a new radiator but I think that is B.S., especially after reading others with the same issue. Recall these clunkers!!!
2009Jul 11
Explorer XLT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 47,000 miles
First, the SUV is a nice looking vehicle but what kills the SUV is the poor transmission. This is why FORD and GM are in the spot there in, because of the lack of pride and work the put into their vehicles compared to foreign cars, like for example, Toyota and Honda. For a fairly new vehicle to have so many complaints on their transmissions, and not take any responsibility for the junk they put their name on is just a insult to Americans and consumers everywhere. Now, the consumer has to cover the expenses for the repair after paying thousands just to own the car full of problems. Again, the car isn't even that old with under 50,000 thousand miles, you'd figure transmission issue shouldn't even be a concern. Honda's from the 90's have a overall better performance then these cars made from FORD.
If there's anybody with a good solution or any options on how we can fix our concerns with these mechanical problems would'd be really appreciated.
2008Nov 28
Explorer LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
Again, another problem seen on this car not covered under warranty! Transmission still clunks from time to time when stepping on the gas. We're told it is a common thing with this car as the vacuum system set up on this car is "funky". What the hell does that mean?? Ford knew about this and just decided to let them build a few thousand anyway?!?
2007Jan 27
Explorer Limited V8
- Automatic transmission
- 19,000 miles
Vehicle hesitates upon acceleration. If you are pulling into traffic, or making an unprotected left hand turn...be very careful! Ford says not a safety issue, just an annoyance...yeah, right! We are also dealing with the lunging/harsh shifting with our transmission, so we have begun the Lemon Law. It is 24 mos old with 28k miles..in the shop 4 times..qualifies in our state so we will see. Anyone else try the lemon law on this ??
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2009Aug 08
Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L
The engine races at high rpms and sounds like the trans isn't engaged, sometimes the engine races and your barely moving like the trans is slipping really bad, haven't had it checked out yet, afraid what they might say like I need a new trans. Ford Explorer is the only car that this is happening on and I've owned fords all my life but if they can't come up with a better trans or solution to solve this problem then I think I'll go to a toyota, I hear a lot of good about there cars and better warranty also.
Edward M.
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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