Issue ID | 785755 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10326832 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 04/04/10 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact was driving at approximately 30 mph when he noticed that the vehicle was not shifting gears properly. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the radiator was the cause of the failure; the radiator was repaired. The mechanic told the contact that the radiator could be warrantied as there was a similar failure in a technical service bulletin. The contact called the manufacturer who called a local authorized dealership but the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 44,071. The current mileage was appproximately 44,200. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44071 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SANTEE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FMEU62E66UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 27/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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