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#682 of 841 Re: 2006 Explorer Engine Shimmies [nvbanker] by dkaczynski Jan 29, 2007 (8:58 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Jan 23, 2007 9:01 pm) It is a 4.0L 6 cylinder SOHC. Thanks for the reply.
#683 of 841 Re: Transmission dragging [frrussre] by lmmason Feb 03, 2007 (11:52 pm)
Replying to: frrussre (Jan 10, 2007 1:43 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. Replies to this message: consumerights (Sep 08, 2008 1:07 pm) dave1309 (Sep 08, 2008 3:11 pm)
#684 of 841 Re: 2006 Explorer V8 6000 mile report [panzer] by carb1776 Feb 15, 2007 (9:33 pm)
Replying to: panzer (Dec 31, 2006 10:40 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 841 I know I am raising by marsha7 Mar 08, 2007 (9:02 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... Replies to this message: lateralg (Mar 08, 2007 9:13 am) explorerx4 (Mar 08, 2007 5:36 pm) lateralg (Mar 08, 2007 6:30 pm) nvbanker (Mar 13, 2007 2:49 pm)
#686 of 841 Re: I know I am raising [marsha7] by lateralg Mar 08, 2007 (9:13 am)
Replying to: marsha7 (Mar 08, 2007 9:02 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. Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Mar 08, 2007 5:36 pm) lateralg (Mar 08, 2007 6:30 pm)
#688 of 841 Go for the V8. by mschmal Mar 08, 2007 (11:29 am)
This is basically the same motor as in the Mustang GT with an iron block instead of aluminum. Its a Wards 10 best engine and well worth the extra purchase cost.   The V8 comes with a 6speed trans verse the 5 speed trans on the V6. Accordingly, fuel econ is similar.   Mark.
#689 of 841 Re: I know I am raising [lateralg] by explorerx4 Mar 08, 2007 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: lateralg (Mar 08, 2007 9:13 am) past tense? Replies to this message: lateralg (Mar 08, 2007 6:30 pm)
#690 of 841 Re: I know I am raising [explorerx4] by lateralg Mar 08, 2007 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Mar 08, 2007 5:36 pm) Yep. Since I no longer have the trailer, I don't need the Mountaineer, and want something more car-like.   Bought a CX-9.
#691 of 841 Re: I know I am raising [marsha7] by nvbanker Mar 13, 2007 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: marsha7 (Mar 08, 2007 9:02 am) 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???   I have an 06 marsha - I don't love the door handles, but am used to them, and my wife kind of likes them...(go figure, she's a woman, what can I say)... We have 11,000 miles on ours, and the only issue we have had is some rough shifting from the 6 speed transmission, but the dealer seemed to fix that pretty well. When warmed up, it's butter smooth. Cold starts are still a tad abupt when shifting the 1st and 2nd gears, but not annoyingly so.   What I give the 06 big points for is the V-8 is VERY responsive from the hole out, unlike the 04 we had which was a little slow off the line. The new transmission and increased horsepower of the 3V engine makes it a ton of fun to drive. The seats are much improved over the previous models as well.   On a scale of 1-10, overall, I would rate the 06 a solid 9.5. I wouldn't be afraid to buy one - obviously, I did.

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