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2006 Ford EXPLORER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1045048
Internal NHTSA #	10567892
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	01/01/14
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When i place my 2006 ford explorer in reverse it sometimes hesitates then kicks into reverse with a hard knock and thump. Also when placed in reverse it slips then catches the gear with a hard thump. I don't know why its doing this but its not safe. The transmission also shifts real weird with hesitation all the time. Ford should have made this an issue that they should fix. Many people have bought these ford explorers not knowing this condition because its not a recall issue and therefore they ... Like me buy the car with problems that haven't been resolved by ford and have to foot a big transmission bill. I am asking ford to work with us on this. I have been a loyal customer of ford for over 10 years but this is soon to change. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	118000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DOS PALOS, CA
VIN pattern	1FMEU63E16UXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	27/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	5
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Ford EXPLORER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Ford EXPLORER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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