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#21 of 252 Re: V6 vs V8 [amlarison] by reck Nov 28, 2006 (4:36 pm)
as far as we know its the v8---we love the explorer - this is our second.. however, i would not get ths transmission again...... good luck!!!
#22 of 252 Ford Explorer downshift issues by dbroghamer Nov 29, 2006 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: regal2 (Sep 19, 2006 7:21 am) Just an update. Dealer changed valve body to new updated version about 2 weeks and 700 miles ago. So far so good. Replies to this message: pgrandage (Apr 24, 2007 4:52 pm)
#23 of 252 Re: our explorer down shift is a real problem [cj_poole] by nvbanker Dec 03, 2006 (10:11 am)
Replying to: reck (Nov 27, 2006 5:17 pm) I have bad news for you, I'm afraid. When your OD light comes on, your transmission is in trouble. When it flashes, it's done for. That's what it's trying to tell you, to service the transmission - which could mean rebuilding it. Sorry.....but it happens to Toyotas also... They're machines. They break.
#24 of 252 Re: Ford Explorer downshift issues [dbroghamer] by reck Dec 03, 2006 (3:18 pm)
update - just got word on friday that ford is going to replace my explorer! huray - it took me 4 months... dealer said it takes about 3 weeks to get paperwork complete.. finally!
#25 of 252 Re: Ford Explorer downshift issues [reck] by nvbanker Dec 03, 2006 (6:14 pm)
update - just got word on friday that ford is going to replace my explorer! huray - i   You say that like you're irritated at how long it took. Just for reference, NOBODY replaces vehicles quickly, and some manufactures just won't ever. Ford does it quicker, and with more integrity than anybody I know of. Try to get Honda or Toyota to do that when their transmission is screwed up, and it was in 04 for Honda, and is currently for the Camry 07. Good luck with that.   You should be singing Ford's praises, IMO. I think they've been pretty stand up. As they were for a friend of mine.
#26 of 252 Re: Ford Explorer down shift issues [regal2] by t_silver Dec 13, 2006 (7:48 pm)
Replying to: escambiaguy (Sep 23, 2006 9:27 am) I have just recently purchased a 2006 Explorer EB - V8 and surprise... when the car shifts down to 1st gear, it's like I have been hit from behind. I have only had the car for less than a week. I have an appointment tomorrow to have it looked at. (now the problem seems to come and go) can anyone give me advice as to what to tell the service advisor to look for? It seems as if this is a standard problem on the 6 speed transmission. (And I wondered why I got such a good deal on this car!) Your help is appreciated!!!
#27 of 252 Re: Ford Explorer down shift issues [t_silver] by nvbanker Dec 13, 2006 (10:22 pm)
Mine does the same thing, the dealer says it's normal for that transmission. I don't like that, but am living with it for now. It does it badly when the transmission is cold, but gets much less severe after it gets up to operating temperature.   I don't regret getting the car - they don't all do it, before my warranty is up - something will be done about it. You can be sure of that, but I'm patient, as long as I'm covered.
#28 of 252 Took the Car back by t_silver Dec 14, 2006 (7:46 am)
Replying to: regal2 (Sep 19, 2006 7:21 am) Just a follow up to my last post. I took the car to Ford this morning and the service advisor notified me that there is a bulletin about this transmission problem. They will do the software update and hopefully that fixes the problem. To the other poster who is living with it... I can't understand how you would spend $30K plus and not expect them to fix the problem... take it back... keep taking it back until they fix it.
#29 of 252 Re: Took the Car back [t_silver] by nvbanker Dec 14, 2006 (4:39 pm)
Let me help you understand.....this is my 6th Explorer/Mountaineer, since 1994. I've been with them through thick and thin, through transmission fluid nightmares, cracking intake manifolds, leaking exhaust manifolds, rollovers and - lots and lots of great well driven miles. This doesn't scare me at all, I WILL get it fixed - but I'm waiting to see how you fare with this "software reflash". If it works for you, I'll send mine back in again. Meanwhile, it's a kick to drive, with that hot Mustang engine, and oh, so comfortable, a hallmark of the Explorer. These things used to agitate me more than they do now. I know sooner or later, they'll take care of it. Ford has been very good to me over the years, as has my Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Replies to this message: jbuck2 (Jan 17, 2007 7:50 am)
#30 of 252 Re: Ford Explorer down shift issues [nvbanker] by reck Dec 14, 2006 (5:47 pm)
don't wait - we kept taking it back and declared it a lemon.... consequently, ford has agreed to give us a replacement vehicle of our choice.....whle the trans does not seem too bad at times.... it gets worse. Mind would not downshift and i almost had to use my emergency brake because it would not stop.... please don't let this go, its not safe. we have had downshift issues, hi rev before it gets into gear, etc.....trust me, it gets worse... we love the explorer... and will get another - just not with the V8 6 speed..... thanks and good luck!

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