 Here is the issue..bought new 2006 Ford Explorer; thought I'd buy American; big big mistake; numerous mechanical problems latest is the transmission. (Numerous problems with Radiator has leak-could be another $1,000.)  Dealer advises could be low of $1,700- $3,000. to repair/replace.  Many Internet sites from buyers suggest this is a manufacturing defect; some suggest the updated operating software could have helped; both for the trans and the radiator.  SUV has only 29,000 miles on it; check the internet 100's of problems with the transmission.  Ford consumer services really doesn't care.  I will never buy a Ford product again.  I am shopping foreign SUVs now.    