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#678 of 859 Re: Transmission dragging [frrussre] by dcable

Jan 23, 2007 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: frrussre (Jan 10, 2007 2:43 pm)
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 We purchased our car in February 2006 and have had constant problems with the shifting in this car. When coming to a stop the car will jump and feel as if you were rear ended. When it is really cold outside the shifting is really sluggish and clunky. So far we have had the valve body torn apart to find that a valve was sticking (that explains why we were only getting 9.8 mpg) Also, we have had it re-programmed several times and now the cellinoid was just replaced. If any one is having these types of problems please e mail me at DCable01comcast.net I'm upset that we spent 39K on a vehicle and have had so many problems with the transmission
 
Thanks
Denise Cable

#679 of 859 Re: call a different dealer, that sounds fishy [mschmal] by lateralg

Jan 23, 2007 (4:13 pm)

Replying to: mschmal (Jan 23, 2007 11:58 am)
"... the Explorer has a direct drive cooling fan so you won't hear that cycle on and off either..."
 
Don't know about the Explorer, but my '06 Mountaineer 4.6 fan has a viscous clutch drive. I can definitely tell when it engages.

#680 of 859 Re: 2006 Explorer Engine Shimmies [dkaczynski] by nvbanker

Jan 23, 2007 (10:01 pm)

Replying to: dkaczynski (Jan 23, 2007 7:28 am)
Which engine? My 4.6L doensn't do that.

#681 of 859 Re: Transmission dragging [dcable] by nvbanker

Jan 23, 2007 (10:09 pm)

Replying to: dcable (Jan 23, 2007 2:34 pm)
I have had similar issues with my 06, however, the dealer has it running almost perfect now. Yours however, sounds like a disaster, and it happens, even to Honda and Toyota. Honda had bad transmissions in 04 and Toyota has them right now in their 07 Camrys, and they don't have a clue how to fix it yet.
 
My advice is to stay kind, but persistent with your service manager - I know it's a pain, but keep taking it back and insist that they fix it. Eventually, they'll get it right, or they'll replace the car. Yes, replace the car. Ford is better than most about doing that with lemons, if you're decent about it and let them try to fix it first.
 
Stay persistent, and get friendly with your Service Manager.....first name basis friendly - he'll be your advocate if you do. Remember, they're people too, and they didn't build the damn thing, they're just trying to fix it.

#682 of 859 Re: 2006 Explorer Engine Shimmies [nvbanker] by dkaczynski

Jan 29, 2007 (9:58 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Jan 23, 2007 10:01 pm)
It is a 4.0L 6 cylinder SOHC. Thanks for the reply.

#683 of 859 Re: Transmission dragging [frrussre] by lmmason

Feb 04, 2007 (12:52 am)

Replying to: frrussre (Jan 10, 2007 2:43 pm)
Heres a little of what I have went through and has been repaired on my 06 limited with everything. Started having problems about two months after a bought it. It had a hesitation off of stops and accelerating after slowing down. Took it and dealer had to update computer PCM and TCM. Then a month or so later the same thing hesitation. Took it in another update for PCM and TCM. Updates seem to last only a couple of weeks. By the third visit hotline was called Manufacturer said they were aware of problem and were working on a fix. Took it in two more times before there a fix this one was for transmission update in computer. Went for buy back but a lack of comm. with dealer and manufacturer caused a one more chance deal which they claimed to have a fix. So arbitrator rules for them and I got a extended service plan also. Well I already had the first extended warranty which covers more. So back in it went again lasted about two weeks then back to hesitation. Now it is in the shop and there is another update which brings it to five in a year needless to say I have already contacted the better business bureu its buy back time this thing is driving me nuts. There has also been the little things too.

#684 of 859 Re: 2006 Explorer V8 6000 mile report [panzer] by carb1776

Feb 15, 2007 (10:33 pm)

Replying to: panzer (Dec 31, 2006 11:40 am)
Hi,
You are right about the customer service offered by VW. It's a shame they just don't care about servicing their customer. I wonder how they expect to get repeat buyers. With the Touareg you need an extended warranty, a bible and rosary beads. Some of the bugs are still in the 2006 model. Wish I knew more about the vehicle before I was swayed by its seductive exterior and roomy inside!

#685 of 859 I know I am raising by marsha7

Mar 08, 2007 (10:02 am)

an issue that was previously complained about, but I do not know if this query was discussed about 06 and 07 Explorer...
 
I am aware the 06 door panels have a problem, some have grown used to it, some have not, saying the problem was solved on the 07...
 
Aside from the door panels on the 06, is that the only real difference between the two???...meaning, if I could get used to the 06 door panel, might I pick one up as a leftover or slightly used for a bargain???
 
Did the 06 have any of the "Don't ever buy the first year of a redesign because they haven't worked the bugs out yet" problems (where they fixed it in 07), or was the remainder of the truck well-made and bulletproof???
 
If, other than the door panel, the rest of the truck was well made without 1st year problems, it may be worth it for me to look at it...the folks on the Aviator topic scared me away from considering an Aviator...
 
I also promise that by the year 2025 I will have DEFINITELY settled on which SUV I want...too bad we will run out of oil three years before that...

#686 of 859 Re: I know I am raising [marsha7] by lateralg

Mar 08, 2007 (10:13 am)

Replying to: marsha7 (Mar 08, 2007 10:02 am)
I owned a 2006 Mountaineer 4.6 AWD, which was among the first 1,000 produced, for 18,000+ miles. The ONLY problem was an out-of-balance drive shaft that was replaced. Otherwise, despite a significant amount of off-roading, and ~ 5,000 miles of towing a 5,000# trailer, there were no problems, no squeaks or rattles.
 
We did adapt to the door handles.
 
The vehicle exceeded my expectations.

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