2006 Ford Explorer Radiator Assembly 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.
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the radiator was leaking fluid. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 10641213
Emission Control · Power Train · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle then rapidly accelerated to approximately 60 mph and began to decelerate independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be rebuilt or…
ODI 10486359
Radiator Assembly
Separation of radiator ... Between plastic top and bottom tanks with aluminum radiator grill. This is the 2nd replacement with cost $520 radiator, $300 labor estimated by ford. Environmental issue and safety issue with engine failure/transmission failure possible. Problem can occur anywhere/anytime; i.e., within traffic situation on multilane interstate rush hour. *js
ODI 10455690
Engine · Radiator Assembly
Thermostat/radiator failed causing entire engine failure. There has been several other complaints like this about the explorer. My children and i were in the vehicle when it malfunctioned without any warning a big cloud of smoke and the vehicle shut off in the middle of heavy traffic this could have caused a very serious accident. This issue with the radiator needs to be addressed. *kb
ODI 10452441
Engine · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 mph, there was a loud noise in the front end as the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had already taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer who replaced the radiator twice but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the radiator and engine needed to be…
ODI 10588698
Radiator Assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact was driving at approximately 30 mph when he noticed that the vehicle was not shifting gears properly. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the radiator was the cause of the failure; the radiator was repaired. The mechanic told the contact that the radiator could be warrantied as there was a similar failure in a technical service…
ODI 10326832
Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While the contact was attempting to enter his vehicle he noticed a puddle of coolant under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the radiator would need to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.
ODI 10321775
Radiator Assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The radiator caused the vehicle to over heat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired; however, the radiator was not in stock. The ford manufacturer was called and stated that there was no warranty or recall. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 82,300.
ODI 10313884
Radiator Assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle had a faulty radiator. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that they would not assist with the repair costs. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10335041
Radiator Assembly
Separation of radiator ... Between plastic top and bottom tanks with aluminum radiator grill. This was the first replacement with cost $460 radiator, $308 labor estimated by ford. Environmental issue and safety issue with engine failure/transmission failure possible. Problem can occur anywhere/anytime; i.e., within traffic situation on multilane interstate rush hour. (43000 miles on odometer, first time.) *js
ODI 10455688
Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer . He noticed a small puddle of water under the engine. He assumed that the air conditioner was dripping water. As the failure became progressively worse he speculated that the radiator failed. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were under 53,000. Updated 2/17/10 *cn updated 02/22/10.*jb
ODI 10291965
Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the radiator was leaking abnormally. The radiator was replaced yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that she would need to replace the radiator a second time. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure and advised that they would have someone contact her within four business days. The vehicle was…
ODI 10392146
Radiator Assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. For several months, the contact noticed coolant leaking from the vehicle. He added more coolant, but noticed that it continued to leak. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the radiator failed. The dealer replaced the radiator at the cost of $1,100. The manufacturer advised the contact to call nhtsa. The failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was…
ODI 10272700
Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph and drove over a bump. Immediately, the engine warning indicator and temperature gauge illuminated. The engine then began to overheat. The failure would also occur when driving on uneven road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice for the same failure and the radiator was replaced each time. The…
ODI 10454860
Radiator Assembly
I have had a slow leak in my explorer for a week, we changed the over flow tank and then the leak became a more serious one. My dad looked at it and my radiator is leaking about two different places. It is going cost me about $300.00 to get a new or if it can be repaired the price of it. A owner of a shop has informed me that he has had to repair several radiators with the same year and make as mine. If this is such…
ODI 10224035
Engine And Engine Cooling · Radiator Assembly
I have my third radiator in my 2006 ford explorer with the v6 engine. *tr
ODI 10250202
Radiator Assembly
I began to notice leakage under my car. It appeared to be antifreeze so i kept a check on it. After two weeks, there was a gush of liquid. I took it to the local ford dealership. The radiator was bad and needed to be replaced. I bought my ford explorer new just 2 years ago. Shouldn't a radiator last more than 2 years? It cost me $80 for the diagnosis and $545 to replace it. I have the old radiator. In the upper…
ODI 10222646
Radiator Assembly
Defective radiators in 2006-2007 ford explorers. Hole in radiator from wear from lack of radiator support. Also gasket seal between plastic in radiator and aluminum. I can't get a replacement radiator because there are none available-3/17/08. So it's obvious there is a problem. *tr
ODI 10221462