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#694 of 841 Re: rough shift [nvbanker] by sacmtnr Apr 03, 2007 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 01, 2007 11:12 am) Thank you for the info.   I took it in today and they did the reprogram while I waited. It seems fine now; rode smooth as silk on the way home. Let's hope this does the trick.   Thanks again for the info and I'll post again later on whether or not it stays smooth. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Apr 04, 2007 2:24 pm) sacmtnr (Apr 05, 2007 12:28 pm) kc459dl (Aug 15, 2007 8:38 am) oluade76 (Aug 15, 2007 1:44 pm) kc459dl (Aug 16, 2007 3:19 am) and 1 more...
#695 of 841 Re: rough shift [sacmtnr] by nvbanker Apr 04, 2007 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: sacmtnr (Apr 03, 2007 12:47 pm) Excellent. I'm pleased to report that my 06 is getting nearly 15 MPG in TOWN (my wife won't drive a freeway, only surface streets). This is the best mileage by far any of my 6 Explorers have ever gotten, even the 6 cylinder ones, and this is the most powerful one by far. I love the truck, wouldn't trade it for any other on the market presently. Replies to this message: sacmtnr (Apr 05, 2007 12:28 pm)
#696 of 841 Re: rough shift [nvbanker] by sacmtnr Apr 05, 2007 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 04, 2007 2:24 pm) Our Mountaineer is getting about 13 with my wife driving it back and forth to school (teacher) but this is totally stop and go. Only a 10 mile drive that takes about 30 minutes. Checked it last weekend on a short highway trip and the computer was registering right at 20. I'm curious to see if the reprograming will make any difference. It only has about 1500 miles on it and I have been told that the mileage might even improve a little with a few more miles. I previously owned a 92 explorer and that got about the same mileage. Power is significantly higher with the Mountaineer however.   I totally agree that these are the best vehicles on the market in their class. I love everything about it (well, getting use to the door handles anyway) and the ride and performance are fantastic. We even took it off road last weekend and it performed perfectly. It's a total blast to drive.   Thanks again for the info.
#697 of 841 Re: Transmission dragging [dcable] by msc1 Apr 20, 2007 (10:59 am)
Replying to: dcable (Jan 23, 2007 1:34 pm) My 2006 Explorer is at the dealership for the fourth time with issues with the transmission. The dealership says they can't find anything wrong and that the computer doesn't give them any codes to find anything wrong. It has been very frustrating. After the first visit, they did a computer update which helped for a couple weeks but then starting having the same problems. We have nicknamed the truck "Hoppin John" because of the way it takes off and the way if drives around in the parking lot at very low speeds. Also if you're slowing down for a red light which turns green and so you speed up again, it's like the rear end is falling off. Anyone know if this could apply to the lemon law????? Replies to this message: nvbanker (Apr 20, 2007 9:29 pm)
#698 of 841 Re: Transmission dragging [msc1] by nvbanker Apr 20, 2007 (9:29 pm)
Replying to: msc1 (Apr 20, 2007 10:59 am) Check the lemon law in your state - they vary from state to state.. Normally though, you need to have the vehicle into the dealer for the SAME issue a certain number of times in a certain perior of time, documented, and unresolved to get lemon law attention.   A better solution is to fix the transmission - it can be fixed. This is a known problem, there is a TSB out on it, and if the dealer is telling you there is nothing wrong, do what I did. Politely request that the Service Manager take a ride with you when it acts up the most, for me, that was when the car was cold. He opted to have the Transmission guy go with. As soon as the car did its shuck and jive from first to second a few times, I turned to him and asked him, "Is that normal?" He said, "of course not, we can help you with this". They replaced a valve assembly, reprogrammed it, and it's been much much better ever since. Almost perfect. When it's warm, it is perfect.   It's impossible for them to deny a problem if you can get them into the car with you while it does it. But lots of times, these guys like to hide behind the "computer isn't throwing a code" crap because it takes work to domesticate a claim to Ford for warranty reimbursement without one. You have to make them.   Be polite as all get out - but persistant as a missionary, and as patient as a tree - and get the car fixed. You'll love it once you do. At least, that's my advice.
#699 of 841 A driving report; by nvbanker Apr 30, 2007 (3:33 pm)
I was impressed enough, to purposefully pen this review. Wanted to take the boat out for a dinner cruise Friday night. 7 of us needed to go - Escalade seats 5. What to do..... Hmmmmm, hey! The Explorer seats 7!! (06 Limited, V-8) Hitched her up for the first time, put 7 adults into the car, and headed for the lake, towing a small 22 ft. Wellcraft. The truck performed exceedingly well, under what I consider pretty much maximum load. Handling was effortless, braking was easy (and the trailer brake is out right now), and power was extraordinary. A Ford hater in the family with me voluntarily commented, "This Explorer handles this boat just fine - why would anybody need an Expedition?". (I'll tell ya, ROOM!). It did an exceptional job, IMO, and well surpassed my expectations, as I usually tow with the Escalade because of the size and motor displacement. However, this Explorer is the best yet by far. And it's #6 for me. Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Apr 30, 2007 5:41 pm)
#700 of 841 Re: A driving report; [nvbanker] by explorerx4 Apr 30, 2007 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 30, 2007 3:33 pm) just like me, when you need to get the job done, take the explorer.
#701 of 841 2006 Mountaineer leftover by eoghan1 May 02, 2007 (6:21 am)
We just bought a 2006 V6 Mountaineer from a L&M dealer. It is a used car with only 30+ miles on it. The dealer bought it from Ford who got it from a dealer that went belly up. It is preety heavily optioned. (Sunroof, leather, electric running boards, heated seats and movable pedals with memory etc. Paid $26000. It has 34 months left on the warranty. I figure $10,000 under the MSRP was a decent price. It has the class lll/lV hitch receiver package(the 2" square hole). Can anyone tell me if this includes a larger radiator and Alternator? Replies to this message: explorerx4 (May 02, 2007 5:14 pm) lateralg (May 08, 2007 5:29 am) nvbanker (May 07, 2007 7:47 pm)
#702 of 841 Re: 2006 Mountaineer leftover [eoghan1] by explorerx4 May 02, 2007 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: eoghan1 (May 02, 2007 6:21 am) i checked the buying guide for an '07 explorer, it only mentions the electrical connecter. Replies to this message: lateralg (May 08, 2007 5:29 am)
#703 of 841 Re: 2006 Mountaineer leftover [eoghan1] by nvbanker May 07, 2007 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: eoghan1 (May 02, 2007 6:21 am) Larger radiator or alternator notwithstanding - you got a smokin' deal on that car. I can tell you, that I've towed a 25ft boat with mine (I assume you have the V-8) up some serious grades, in 110 degree temperatures, and the temp needed has never moved - and I've never had low voltage either, even with 2 DVDs going at once... They are well built for performance - Ford Tough, I guess you'd say.... If you run out of cooling or power capacity, I'll be very surprised.   Congrats again on the deal.

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