2006 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
- 32
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 32 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 4 records
- tone wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated, which indicated that it was deactivated even when a passenger was in the front seat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 107,522.
ODI 10908718
Electrical System · Engine
Car shuts off while driving. This has happened about 6 times in the last two months. Always at speeds under 40 mph and always within 3 minutes of turning the car on. There's never any warning or smell or sound. Dash goes black, radio cuts off, power steering fails, and i have to coast to the side of the road. Obviously this is very frightening and i've been very lucky that it has not yet happened at lights or turns.…
ODI 10903906
Electrical System
While driving we turned on the ac and we herd a big pop. Then the passengers leg got warm. Then we felt around it kept getting hotter. It followed the dash then smoke rolled off under the dash. I threw it in park we jumped out the flames consumed the vehicle. We were on a road.
Fire reported
ODI 10884298
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
We recently bought our truck in march 2016 and since about april of 2016 the truck continuously shuts off, in traffic, on the highway, on residential roads..pretty much any and every where, it happens while driving and while idling. All power is lost including power steering. Sometimes it will shut off 2/3 times in a 5-10 minute span will driving. It has cut off on me twice while driving through intersections while…
ODI 10882338
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that various warning indicators flashed and the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fly by wire pedal and the throttle body were replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The…
ODI 11084010
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I bought a 2006 explorer in 2010 and in 5 years i have had a sensor that's goes inside the transmission replaced, then transmission rebuilted, and the radiator replaced twice. Now that it's paid off leaking coolant again making it run hot. Now it saying check the charging system and stop on me on the freeway and now won't stay started. Thought i was doing everything right with the maintenance of the truck but it…
ODI 10822613
Electrical System · Power Train
My 2006 explorer has recently started shifting hard and sometimes will not shift into gear right away. When i pull up to a stop light or become stationary it will try to die and sometimes will. And will also not go into gear unless i give it a lot of gas and then it takes a minute to pick up complete speed. I have already had to replace multiple things on this vehicle and am seeing that others have been having the…
ODI 10849703
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Driving on a highway i-95 in florida. The vehicle started to miss as we accelerated. We took the car into a ford dealer service for plug replacement. This auto has a 4.6 litre v-8 engine. We were amazed to find that it will cost upwards of $1000.00 to replace 8 spark plugs. That cost esculates if any plugs are broken. The plugs are two piece construction and separate on removal. Only ford can remove the plugs and…
ODI 10777840
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 10863320
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
My car slowed down to a craw in the highway and had to limp home at very low speed almost caused a crash.
ODI 10734165
Electrical System · Power Train
In the last 2 years i have continued to have problems with this vehicle which has cost me a lot of time and money. Similarly to the majority of the complaints listed the vehicle jolts and hesitates while in motion. I have been to repair shop more times than i can count.... And not even the technicians at ford seem to know what to do as i continue to have the same issue. On my last visit to the shop ( a week ago) i…
ODI 10653465
Electrical System · Power Train
Engine service light (throttle control) came on along with service indicator (wrench). I stopped at service station and was told (after a diagnostic) that the problem was related to the electronics in the throttle control and that it would need to be replaced . *tr
ODI 10563019
Electrical System · Power Train
Same as a bunch of complaints about transmission lunges hard jolt when shifting, wrench light comes on and off regarding the 2006 ford explorer, now they are telling me that i need to get a new transmission that will be $3500.00 aprox. I have done some research and there are a lot of complaints on this issue. Please do something!! I can't afford this an have to borrow family money to get back on the road. *tr
ODI 10532224
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The wrench, the abs, and the anti-sway icons started coming on intermittently on my 2006 explorer. They would reset immediately using the reset button. The dealer replaced a wheel-speed sensor and stated that the sensor was damaged when the "tone" wheel cracked. Dealer also stated that unless the tone wheel was replaced, the abs was not operational. They charge about 200.00 for the repair. *tr
ODI 10454210
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
The air bag malfunction light and wrench light both lite up on the dash. The car appeared to be running strange, shifting hard. After turning off the vehicle, it would not restart for approx 20 minutes. It would run fine for a day or so then the lights would come on again. Took the car to the ford dealership, they drove it for approx 23 miles and the lights wouldn't come on. The battery tested low so they replaced…
ODI 10442461
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The wrench, the abs, and the anti-sway icons started coming on intermittently on my 2006 explorer. They would reset immediately using the reset button. The dealer replaced a wheel-speed sensor and stated that the sensor was damaged when the "tone" wheel cracked. Dealer also stated that unless the tone wheel was replaced, the abs was not operational. Seems like this is a major safety concern; if you think you have…
ODI 10415114
Electrical System
The issue being, digital odometer failure,and ford unable to provide replacement instrument cluster component. Now we are contributing to the polution of the environment as i am unable to monitor my engine performance, have no idea when to change oil, contributing to premature engine failure, and unable to have my vehicle inspected, rendering my vehicle inoperable
ODI 10414130
Electrical System
Ford 2006 eddie bauer explorer. Driving vehicle and at a stop at a stop light the abs light turned on with rough left to right shifting of the vehicle as if it was being shaken in an earthquake. When the light turned green and i stepped on the accelerator it would not go. Numerous loud clicking was heard and the shaking continued. The vehicle started to move slow and i pulled over and turned the vehicle off for…
ODI 10392253
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that her vehicle stalled while she was driving 50 mph. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated there was no failure. Neither the dealership or manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the currently mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10403903
Electrical System
2006 ford explorer with 42,000 mi has just started to die. Dangerous because it quits running in traffic ,no brake lights , so traffic behind does not expect you to stop. *tr
ODI 10354354
Electrical System
2006 ford explorer dies while driving. Looses all power, simply goes dead electrically and mechanically while i was driving on the highway. Had to fight manual steering and braking to pull over. Turned key off and back on and it restarted like nothing happened. *tr
ODI 10312403
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
The gear shift light on my 2006 ford explorer has burned out. The service department of my dealer said i have to buy an entire shift unit and was too embarrassed to even check the price. I believe this is a potential hazard since people won't replace the entire unit due to cost and will place the car in the wrong gear at night leading to injury. Don't know how many others have this problem, but found a few on line.…
ODI 10294512
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. When attempting to make a turn, or decelerate, the engine would stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer over five to six times for identical failures. The dealer replaced the fuel filter and the power train module . None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The ford manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 25,800. Updated…
ODI 10295046
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
2006 ford explorer sporadically does not speed up when you hit the accelerator. Ford apparently knows about this issue and has a software fix in place that you must proactively contact them on...in other words, you have to have the problem on the road and call them before they will do anything about it. It occurs everytime we drive the car, however, it is not consistent when it occurs or how often...at times it…
ODI 10278401
Electrical System
I have a 2006 ford explorer xlt which now has 21 thousand miles last year i had the dash cluster replace because the truck would not start. Then the shift lever wouldn't move out of park. (still happening) not the abs. Traction and wrench lights have come on. This truck has been nothing but problems. *tr
ODI 10264339