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2006 Ford EXPLORER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	683063
Internal NHTSA #	10234181
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	07/07/08
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I own a 2006 ford freestyle . On 7/7/08, the vehicle accelerated when i put it in gear (reverse) to back out of a parking space. I drove it a couple of blocks while keeping one foot on the brake and the other on the accelerator. At that point, i called for a tow to a ford dealer. On 7/8/08, the dealership diagnosed the problem as the throttle body needed to be replaced. I was informed the part was on back order until the end of august or the first of september. Obviously, this part is in great demand or it would be available prior to that anticipated date. I am concerned because if i had been on the freeway when this occurred, it could have a tragic ending. How many other freestyles have had this problem? How many wrecks have occurred because of this failure of a part? My vehicle has approximately 45,000 miles, and it was purchased 8/06. I am requesting ford provide me with a vehicle (at no expense to me) to drive until my car is repaired. The repair is going to cost me $650. In the meantime, i am still having to make payments on the car. Ford has offered me 10 days of rental with them paying only $27 per day. It is only fair they provide me with a comparable car rent free. Obviously this part is in great demand--but i perceive that to be ford's issue--not mine.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	45500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KINGWOOD , TX
VIN pattern	1FMZK02156GXXXXXX
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	21/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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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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