Power Train Related Problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows 26 common power train related problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (100 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (68 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer

The Power Train problem

This transmission should be recalled!!!! the reverse band breaks and is a known issue for this transmission!! no warning just went to reverse and nothing! upon research this has been a known issue since day one!!   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

No events leading up to failure. Regular vehicle usage. After 4 or 5 years, the transmission began clunking and hesitating to shift. When shifting into reverse or drive, the transmission jolts violently. The check engine light is on.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

I was turning from turning lane into wal-mart and when I gave it gas the transmission slipped and wouldn't move. Luckily no cars were coming and it finally kicked in and let me pull into the parking lot.   Read details...


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