Structure Related Problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the structure (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer

The Structure problem

Vehicle accident two occupants both had seatbelts on, both had airbag deployed and both still struck windshield. Accident occurred in November and as of may one occupant is still removing glass from arms and legs.   Read details...

The Body problem

My 2006 Ford Explorer was parked in the driveway. At 4:30 in the morning it rolled backwards out of my driveway and crashed into a fence across the street. The vehicle had been in park and the doors were locked. My neighbors heard the crash, looked out their window and ran outside.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

This happened to our 2006 Ford Explorer (eddie bauer edition, v8 4wd). The rear liftgate glass exploded into a million tiny pieces with no evidence of external trauma. The car was parked in the driveway at the time and the temperature was above freezing (low 40s) and it was not in the sun.   Read details...


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