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Re: rough shift [kc459dl]
by nvbanker
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Aug 19, 2007 (12:52 pm)
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Replying to: kc459dl (Aug 16, 2007 3:19 am)
If it's an 05, it has the 5 speed transmission. It sounds like it could stand a reflash. Those rough shifts are usually intermittant, but often a reprogramming will correct them. I'd try that first. You don't want to know what I suggest second....
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Re: Mountaineer AWD V8 in sand [sacmtnr]
by sacmtnr
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Sep 01, 2007 (2:14 pm)
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Replying to: sacmtnr (Jul 28, 2007 10:58 am)
Just a little info on the Mountaineer's performance in sand. We spent a week in St. Augustine Florida which has approximately 5+ miles of beach available for driving. 4WD is recommended but I did see many cars that were able to drive on the beach in limited locations. The sand was hard packed in some locations but could instantly change to very soft fluffy sand (which many cars found out in a hurry). The Mountaineer seemed to perform flawlessly in any and all soft sand situations we encountered. It was driven in both the "locked" mode and in the normal AWD mode. I was unable to distinguish any differences between the two. If the vehicle began to slow in the soft stuff, slight pressure on the gas got it right back up to speed. Gradual stops and starts were also made with no difficulties. I'm a firm believer that driving in sand is as much the driver as it is the vehicle in most cases. I'm not saying I'd cross the Sahara with no worries but for general beach driving, the Mountaineer feels more than capable. In fact, it fills you with just enough confidence to probably get you in trouble. 
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Re: Mountaineer AWD V8 in sand [sacmtnr]
by nvbanker
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Sep 02, 2007 (2:05 pm)
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Replying to: sacmtnr (Sep 01, 2007 2:14 pm)
Likewise, I've driven several of the Mountaineers we have owned in mud and snow, up and down steep mountain inclines in the same road conditions, and found the AWD system about the best there is. Conversely, I've been stuck in my Escalade AWD on snow, where I could not get up the hills in it. I'm a big fan of the traction system in the Mountaineer.
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Trip Stats
by baggs32
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Sep 08, 2007 (7:07 pm)
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We just returned from the OBX today and here are the stats for our '06 Explorer XLT V6 4WD.
- 6 People (4 adults, 2 small children in car seats)
- Luggage for all 6 people and gear for kids all loaded in the cargo area (half of it anyway) and on a hitch mounted carrying rack.
- Tires inflated to 38psi (35 is the mfr recommendation)
- A/C the whole way and CC most of the way
- Sat in traffic for about an hour on the way down (Labor Day weekend)
- 515 miles each way, averaged 22.8 mpg on the highway
- Total trip was 1237 miles, averaged 21.1 mpg for the whole trip.
I was very pleasantly surprised with those numbers as our Escape, that the Explorer replaced, could only get a bit over 23 mpg on the highway at best. Has anyone else seen numbers like that?
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Re: rough shift [sacmtnr]
by jbuck2
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Sep 27, 2007 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: sacmtnr (Apr 01, 2007 10:10 am)
My dealer has been working with the flywheel clutch or something like that . It allows the engine and the transmission to communicate. This can be adjusted and if it doesn't stay adjusted it can be replaced. When mine was adjusted the car ran like a dream for 2 weeks...then it went back to it's old habits. They have replaced the clutch thing recently but after three weeks they still haven't given the vehicle back to me yet....still test driving it.This clutch adjustment seemed to really help.
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Rough Shifting
by gldnbr2
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Oct 04, 2007 (7:17 pm)
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I was wondering if anyone who has experienced the rough shift between 2nd and 1st gears, has had their vehicle fixed without the problem ever coming back? My 2006 Mountaineer V8 started acting up before 8500 miles and now I have 22,000 miles, and Ford has yet to come up with a permanent fix. They have downloaded several "fixes" that work for a few weeks, but the problem comes back. The transmission computer has been replaced, but that also lasted for about 2 weeks. The shift is so harsh, I feel like I have been hit from behind! I've been informed by Ford that a new download will be available sometime later in October or early November. The Ford representative said a replacement for the vehicle is out of the question, but they will give me an extended warranty. That will not help, because it is a leased vehicle and my lease ends at the same time when the warranty ends. Thanks a lot clueless Ford representative. When will Ford admit they have a bad 6 speed transmission? Any ideas or comments?
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Re: Rough Shifting [gldnbr2]
by mschmal
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Oct 05, 2007 (4:30 am)
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Replying to: gldnbr2 (Oct 04, 2007 7:17 pm)
You should seek legal advice.
Mark
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Re: Rough Shifting [gldnbr2]
by kiawah
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Oct 05, 2007 (5:00 am)
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Replying to: gldnbr2 (Oct 04, 2007 7:17 pm)
I think you can be glad you leased it, as opposed to buying it. Couple approaches you can take.
1.) You can just stick it out for what I think might be another year for you, dump it and move quickly to some other manufacturer.
2.) Assuming that the lease is with Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, you can attempt to work with the dealer to let you out of the existing lease and replace it with another Ford product. I personally wouldn't buy another equivalent model (unless you're convinced you just picked up a lemon), but could shift to another model.
The dealership should recognize that in #1 you are walking and will never be back, which means no future revenue....ever. The advantage to them with #2, is that they have the ability to salvage the relationship with you, and lock you in to another 3 year lease with hopefully a much better vehicle. Assuming that vehicle is okay, then there is a reasonable chance they might even get another one.
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Re: Rough Shifting [kiawah]
by gldnbr2
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Oct 05, 2007 (5:44 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 05, 2007 5:00 am)
Your advice is accurate. The dealer has been awesome in working with me on this problem. I know they have their hands tied when it comes to fixing the problem. Ford will not admit that there is a problem with many of their vehicles with this same problem. They only send downloads to temporarily fix it. The dealership has stated they stand behind me and will do whatever it takes to fix or replace the vehicle in the next month if the "new fix" does not work. It is Ford that I am upset with. They talk big about standing behind their quality product, but when it comes down to it, they will not do a thing if the lemon law is not followed to exact expectations. There is a lot more to this, but the bottom line is I'm very dissatisfied with Ford and this particular vehicle, and you are right when you say I'm lucky to have leased it, and I will be out of it in another year one way or another.
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Re: Rough Shifting [gldnbr2]
by panzer
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Oct 05, 2007 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: gldnbr2 (Oct 04, 2007 7:17 pm)
I'm following this one. My 2006 V8 Explorer has somewhat inconsistent shifting, the 1-2 is sometimes a little abrupt, and the 2-1 downshift after a highway run is sometimes quite rough. I had the same problem with my previous 2004 VW Touareg with the 6 speed Aisin tranny. When the lockup unlocked when slowing down after a highway run, it would sometimes shake my world. The Explorer upshifts better if I accelerate moderately instead of slowly. The problem is that moderate acceleration in a V8 Explorer is pretty strong and not appropriate in many traffic situations. Mine was reflashed about 5,000 miles ago, and I think it's regressed some. They also did something to the engine management system that makes the car cough and sputter for a few seconds after I put it in drive, first thing in the morning. Clears up after about 100 feet. That was after I complained that it cold idled at 2500 rpm. Kinda wierd. I'll bring it up next oil change.
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