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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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Replying to: gldnbr2 (Oct 04, 2007 7:17 pm) Mark |
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Replying to: gldnbr2 (Oct 04, 2007 7:17 pm) 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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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 05, 2007 5:00 am) |
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Replying to: gldnbr2 (Oct 04, 2007 7:17 pm)
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Replying to: panzer (Oct 05, 2007 8:27 am) As a side note, earlier posts say that replacing the valve body will correct this problem. When I asked about that I was told that all 6 speeds made after July of 06 (mine included) already had the new valve body so other than reflash there was nothing left to do. I plan on keeping the vehicle for a while so I'm hoping this issue doesn't get worse. Although if it got worse I suppose they would eventually have to do something. I just hoping that the 6 speed doesn't turn out to be a hibitual piece of crap. Last note, aside from all the above whining, I love this vehicle and enjoy it every time I get in it. Just didn't expect a 35k plus vehicle to not shift smoothly. |
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| I have posted before about my concern over the intermittent harsh and abrubt downshifting of my 2006 Mountaineer. I have had to take the issue to the Better Business Bureau Auto Line. I would like to ask if others are still having the same problem with the transmission. Have any been fixed permanently? If so, could you let me know by responding to this post? I want to be sure both parties involved in this dispute, see that the rough transmission downshifting is not a single incident, but one that involves other Mountaineer's or Explorer's. | |
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Replying to: gldnbr2 (Nov 01, 2007 3:46 pm) "Special Service Messages 20005 2006-2007 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac -- various transmission shift quality symptoms - 6R60 Trans - temporary, do not attempt to repair Some 2006-2007 Explorer 4DR/Mountaineers and 2007 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles equipped with 6R60 transmissions may exhibit various transmission performance issues. When compared to other transmission, some of the shift characteristics are different that previous models due to the 100% synchronous design of the 6R60. Customer concerns that exceed shift characteristics of like equipped vehicles which may include transmission engagement delay when shifting between P-D, N-D, and R-D, Delayed/Hesitation on 1-2 shift, 2-1 and/or 3-2 decel step in shifts. Hoot noise during cold 1st gear launches from transmission pump. TSB-07-13-08 has been deactivated in PTS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR VEHICLES WITH THESE CONDITIONS. ENGINEERING WILL BE RELEASING A NEW TSB APPROXIMATELY MID-NOVEMBER. |
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Replying to: sacmtnr (Nov 03, 2007 8:56 am) This is our 5th Mountaineer/Explorer and the last 3 have had some form of transmission issue. And exactly why we have leased and not purchased. A real shame too - this last model was possibly going to be a 'keeper' - the best by far over any of the others we have had to date. Let's hope the TSB is more than just a temporary fix for a reoccuring problem. |
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Replying to: sacmtnr (Nov 03, 2007 8:56 am)
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