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#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.
#704 of 841 Re: 2006 Mountaineer leftover [explorerx4] by lateralg May 08, 2007 (5:29 am)
Replying to: explorerx4 (May 02, 2007 5:14 pm) Look for the transmission oil cooler. It looks like a small radiator mounted low in front of the A/C condenser. (which is in front of the radiator)   If you have this, you probably have everything you need.   Also, check for a blue wire in the harness near the hitch receiver. That's for trailer brakes.
#705 of 841 Re: rough shift [nvbanker] by rwvtexplr May 10, 2007 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 01, 2007 11:12 am) I am looking at purchasing a used 2006 that is advertised as a V8. However, in checking with Ford service for any info on this vehicle having work performed for the rough shift problem, my salesman was told that this vehicle has a 5-speed transmission. So, 2 questions: 1) is it possible to get the 5-speed transmission with the V8? When I used the Ford web site to price a V8 XLT, it says the 6-speed is included and it doesn't look like I have the option to select the 5-speed. 2) If it does have the 5-speed, any opinions on the combination of the V8, 5-speed? It certainly would seem to relieve any worries about the 6-speed concerns. Replies to this message: explorerx4 (May 10, 2007 4:25 pm)
#706 of 841 Re: rough shift [rwvtexplr] by explorerx4 May 10, 2007 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: rwvtexplr (May 10, 2007 2:19 pm) v-6 has 5 speed, v-8 has 6 speed.
#707 of 841 eoghan1 by marsha7 May 13, 2007 (6:06 pm)
While this should be verified, it is my understanding that when a vehicle comes equipped with an optional trailer hitch, that package SHOULD always include a heavy duty radiator and a transmission cooler, at the minimum...sometimes it may include slightly heavier duty suspension springs and maybe a HD transmission, but if the tranny is a truck tranny, like the Explorer, the base tranny may be sufficient, but the cooling should be upgraded due to the extra heat from the extra load on the engine and transmission...........

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