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#826 of 841 Re: My 2006 Explorer Is Wonderful [fsmmcsi] by baggs32 Jan 27, 2009 (9:32 am)
Replying to: fsmmcsi (Jan 26, 2009 12:48 pm) My 2006 EB V8 had a problem with a rough downshift to first when coming to a stop, but it did not bother me much.   That's the one everyone is talking about. I'm not sure why your dealer was taking the tranny apart because there is a software fix for it. They should be able to take care of it in less than an hour. Replies to this message: dave1309 (Jan 27, 2009 9:47 am)
#827 of 841 Re: My 2006 Explorer Is Wonderful [baggs32] by dave1309 Jan 27, 2009 (9:47 am)
Replying to: baggs32 (Jan 27, 2009 9:32 am) Have to agree with Baggs.   I had the same problem and the fix was two stage. First time a new code was released to flash the system but I still had problems. Second time (several weeks later) another new code was released along with replacing something called a Valve Body that evidently had a new design. After the second trip the mechanic told me he cleaned out all the adaptive learning memory and suggested I drive it normally for 50 miles (short trip down the highway) and give it a few miles to readjust. First five miles it had some mild shift problems then it seemed to adjust and have not had any problems since. Lucky for me this was all under warranty however I did buy an extended warranty just in case.
#828 of 841 Panel under rear hatch glass is cracked, noticed others with same issue.... by igozoomzoom Jan 27, 2009 (1:06 pm)
My sister has an '04 Explorer XLT and the exterior panel (plastic, I think) located between the rear hach glass and the license plate recently cacked into two pieces! Since that happened, I've spotted at least four other Explorers with the same broken panel...so I'm guessing this isn't an isolate incident?   Does anyone else know about this issue or perhaps you've experienced the same problem? I'd love to find out that Ford will replace it (even though the warranty is long gone), but I'm wondering if it was a defective part altogether that they should be paying to replace?   Any advice will be appreciated! Replies to this message: baggs32 (Jan 28, 2009 6:37 pm) bernie19 (Feb 24, 2009 9:01 am) baggs32 (Feb 24, 2009 9:17 am)
#829 of 841 Re: Panel under rear hatch glass is cracked, noticed others with same issue.... [igozoomzoom] by baggs32 Jan 28, 2009 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jan 27, 2009 1:06 pm) I've read about your cracked hatch problem before. IIRC, Ford does not fix that under warranty unfortunately. Others have stated they had to pay for it out of pocket. That's not to say you can't try if you still have some kind of warranty working for you though. I've only read about it a few times.
#830 of 841 Re: Panel under rear hatch glass is cracked, noticed others with same issue.... [igozoomzoom] by bernie19 Feb 24, 2009 (9:01 am)
Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jan 27, 2009 1:06 pm) I have a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer with the same problem. I took it to the dealer and was told tit was a design problem. Dealer repaired with no cost to me. Replies to this message: baggs32 (Feb 24, 2009 9:17 am)
#831 of 841 Re: Panel under rear hatch glass is cracked, noticed others with same issue.... [bernie19] by baggs32 Feb 24, 2009 (9:17 am)
Replying to: bernie19 (Feb 24, 2009 9:01 am) When did they repair it at no cost to you? I'm just wondering if Ford finally realized what was going on and decided to pay now. I wonder if they are reimbursing those who did pay previously?
#832 of 841 18" tires by jdh Mar 01, 2009 (7:52 am)
I am considering buying used 2008 explorer ltd. Vehicle has 18" tires and do not know how they will do in snow compared to 17" tires. Can anyone give me any info on this. Jack Replies to this message: pnewby (Mar 28, 2009 4:55 pm)
#833 of 841 Re: 18" tires [jdh] by pnewby Mar 28, 2009 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: jdh (Mar 01, 2009 7:52 am) My '06 EB 4WD has 18 inch tires, and other than the cost to replace, I have had no problems with them. The wife hit a curb at about 5,000 and the one tire was close to $200. I'm hoping they have come down some since I'll have to look for a new set in about 10k.   They were gret this winter in snow and ice, and it was a worse than average winter.
#834 of 841 in the pipeline by steve_ HOST Apr 02, 2009 (8:24 pm)
Spy Photos: 2011 Ford Explorer Test Mule Caught   Replies to this message: alman08 (Apr 29, 2009 10:01 pm) steve_ (Apr 30, 2009 4:47 pm)
#835 of 841 Re: in the pipeline [steve_] by alman08 Apr 29, 2009 (10:01 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Apr 02, 2009 8:24 pm) this looked like an oversized taurus x... i was hoping the new explorer isn't going to be like this. i saw a photo in car and driver mag of the 2011 explorer and i liked that much better. Replies to this message: steve_ (Apr 30, 2009 4:47 pm)

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