1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Interior Lighting

2006 Ford Explorer Interior Lighting Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 2, 2009 · 17,000 miles

    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

  • November 25, 2008 · 30,600 miles

    Frame And Members · Interior Lighting

    Since 11/08, we noticed the overhead console light would leak water after various rainfalls. On 12/1/08 we took the suv to the dealer for service of this matter. It was released to us on 12/3/08. The correction was: installed updated drain tubes, as per 07-20-6. On 3/2/09 we brought the suv to the dealer for service, for the same - overhead console, dome lamp leaking, & full of water, and roof (headliner) above rear…

    ODI 10264014

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2006 Ford Explorer.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.