2006 Ford Explorer Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- only miles · 4 records
- tone wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
With only 86,000 miles our ford explorers transmission has failed once again. When we had 23,000 miles on our vehicle we noticed the transmission was shifting rather hard and took it to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. At 58,000 miles the transmission engagement was so rough that we had to get it repaired. Since the warranty is only up to 36,000 we decided our best bet is to not take it to the dealer. We had…
ODI 10505294
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i was driving, 3 dashboard lights came on: the wrench, the abs light, and the low traction. When i turned left, the right rear wheel grabbed and made a grinding sound. There was also a higher pitched noise that sounded like metal striking metal. The mechanic has stated that the tone ring broke on the right rear drive axle, and this is a common ford problem. When it broke, it damaged the brake unit on my right…
ODI 10457893
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
While driving on the freeway and applying my foot on the brakes the vehicle failed to stop. Abs, traction control and a wrench light came on. Grinding noise came from the vehicle. This incident happened while driving my wife and newborn home from the hospital. After taking it to a shop, the mechanic noticed that the tone ring or abs ring was cracked. This must be replaced in order for the vehicle to have functional…
ODI 10451517
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Engine stalls. Whenever it feels like it, hot or cold, slowing down to stop, turning left or right, on the street roads and freeways. Starts and go again after 5/10 minutes but this is ridiculous. I paid so much money and time for diagnostic and parts already and yesterday was the worst. My 2006 ford explorer stalled in the middle of the freeway. Date: nov 1, 2011, time:1550, and my wife was driving, when she's not…
ODI 10433968
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2006 ford explorer with only 64,000 miles and the tone rings on the abs brakes have both cracked, not costing me over $1000 in repair bills. This is an item that should not crack with only 64k miles of use. *tr
ODI 10384096
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
At random times and not often, when i put the suv in park, and turn off the truck and remove my foot from the brake, the truck will continue to roll. It is as though the suv is in neutral, put it is in park. The suv will roll until something stops it like a curb or applying the brake. To fix the problem, i have to place the shift gear to from park to another gear and back to park. At that time, the truck will catch.…
ODI 10429189
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I had just left the gym when my 2006 explorer almost caused an accident. During acceleration while making a right hand turn from a stop light, the car stopped abruptly as if i were slamming on the brakes. I was not applying the brakes at all, i was actually trying to accelerate. The brakes were stopping the vehicle rapidly without my input. I was very close to being rear ended. I decided to pull the car to a safe…
ODI 10310723
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 ford explorer xlt wouldn't start dealership replaced instrument cluster cost $544.00. Still hesitates to start (turn key nothing... No clicking takes a few attempts) took back dealership says starter is bad. Now abs+traction light +wrench light on. Taking back tomorrow. How can all these problems surface at once and not be related???? *tr
ODI 10312654
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs failure in 2006 ford explorer. Dealer repair shop identified broken sensor ring on left-rear wheel. Required expensive replacement of axle. Car has only 36,000 miles and a little over 3 years old. *tr
ODI 10291582
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i hit the brakes in an emergency, and sometimes at other times, my foot strikes the gas pedal too causing the motor to rev up and not stop timely which has caused me to almost have a serious accident on at 3 occasions. I have had it checked and ford motor co says they have heard of the problem before but there is nothing they can do about it and it causes me great safety concerns. Once a semi truck pulled out…
ODI 10316296
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The problem is with a 2006 ford explorer. Everytime i start the car or get ready to pull out the motor revs up. Thankfully i have had my foot on the brake or else i would have been hit because my car would have went out into traffic. This is something that happens on a daily basis. So far i have not been involved in an accident but if ever i do not have my foot on the brake there is a great chance there will be.…
ODI 10284951
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Trac control, abs, check engines lights on. Rattle on left rear axle, abs ring loose form axle, need to replace ring and axle. *tr
ODI 10266271
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2006 ford explorer brakes malfunctioned. Consumer states that she applied the brakes but the vehicle accelerated out of control. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle plunged into the water. The vehicle was deemed totaled. *jb
ODI 10243734
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. In march of 2006, the vehicle made a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken in for service at least 8 or more times between march of 2006 and october of 2006. In october of 2006, the brakes failed and the contact rear ended another vehicle at 25 mph. She woke up in the emergency room due to injuries she sustained. A police report was filed. The contact has documentation that…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10277033
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2006 explorer eddie bauer with 3000 miles on it. Here is the problem, just before coming to a complete stop at stop light, stop sign or whatever, the engine revs to 1200-1500 rpms for just a brief second. I am not giving the car any gas to induce this occurrence. I have no idea why the car is doing this and neither does my local dealer. The service manager acknowledged that the car is in fact doing what i…
ODI 10168424
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs brake light and intermittent locking up brakes with stability control almost causing accident as you lose control while driving. *tr
ODI 10405412
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