FordExplorer2006
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2006 Ford Explorer Engine Problems

54
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 54 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • radiator replaced · 8 records
  • failure mileage · 7 records
  • times taken · 4 records
  • notified failure · 4 records
  • eddie bauer · 4 records
  • power steering · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi26
100–150k mi7
30–60k mi7
1–30k mi4
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 1, 2009 · 27,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the reading from the temperature gauge increased when the radiator failed. The radiator leaked coolant due to defective plastic. The radiator was replaced three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired a fourth. The failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

    ODI 10458894

  • December 1, 2008 · 25,000 miles

    Engine

    Since purchasing this vehicle new in january 2007 the radiator has been replaced twice. Now, in december 2013 with 114000 miles, the radiator is losing coolant and the engine smells of coolant after driving. Most likely the radiator will have to be replaced for the third time. *tr

    ODI 10556379

  • November 7, 2007 · 19,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    My son was driving home and the truck started jerking uncontrollably and he couldn't back up so had to call a tow truck. All of the transmission fluid had leaked out due to radiator failure. The truck was off warranty so had to buy a new radiator. In order for the radiator to have a warranty had to buy another part from the ford place for 200.00. Got the part and radiator. Within six months to a year, same thing…

    ODI 10550737

  • August 8, 2007 · 32,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when an abnormal noise emitted from the engine compartment. The contact maneuvered to a safe location and noticed an excessive amount of radiator fluid leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for the defect and the radiator was replaced each time. The manufacturer was notified of the…

    ODI 10494453