2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring 2014-03-01 · ASI-44429 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford/mercury: to prevent harness damage, on some vehicles, resulting in contact with tire or suspension components, proper routing of wiring harness for wheel speed sensor is key. 2006-2010 explorer, mountaineer, explorer sport trac. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2009-06-01 · TSB-08-18-2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. the f53 motorhome chassis is included. *pe
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal 2009-05-01 · TSB-08-19-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe
Power Train:manual Transmission 2007-10-01 · SI-20005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford/mercury: some vehicles equipped with 6r60 transmissions may exhibit various transmission performance issues. when compared to other transmissions, some of the shift characteristics are different than previous models due to the 100% synchronous design of the 6r60. *pe
What owners report
2017-05-24 · Power Train · 140,000 mi“the transmission failed and will not shift…”
2016-09-15 · Power Train“vehicle was stationary put the key and the shift lever won't move into any gear and also now i can't remove the key. i was park in front of a shool…”
2011-10-30 · Power Train · 68,000 mi“on the bottom of the radiator ther are two transmission oil cooler lines they are both leaking. *tr…”
2010-11-01 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 74,000 mi“transmission pressure control failure. automatic transmission has difficulty switching from 2nd gear to 3rd gear and this causes the motor to accelerate to high rpm in the process. a large jolt can be felt when this occurs as well. troubleshooting code p0745 is present. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.