Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
While driving the vehicle, the smell of antifreez started coming into the car. My fiance' checked the radiator and overflow bottle and found out it was gas mixed with the antifreeze. My car's milage is 80100. I do not believe the car should have this issue at only 5 years. This problem/complaint should be investigated and damages should be covered by the dealership or manufacturer.
While being parked on an inclined hill, my Explorer would not get into gear. Had to call aaa to tow to transmission specialist who adjusted the gear but stated you might have more transmission problems. Since then my car has had problems where the gears have been grinding as I'm driving. I'm afraid I might have more serious problems in the future since I've been reading reports from Ford owners that this is becoming a major problem with Ford vehicles.
I own a 2006 Ford Explorer with only 64000 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.
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 netural, 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. Over the past year or so, it has occured 6 or 7 times. I took the truck in for service and they checked the transmission and gear box and found no issue. The problem occured again last week. Since the dealer cannot see the problem, they say there is no problem. However, it is a matter of time of when it occurs and I am not aware of it not locking and it rolls when there is nobody to stop it or a curb. There is no pattern since it has occured at work, grocery store, home, etc.
The radiator was leaking on my Explorer and Ford refused to fix it, eventhough it was still under warranty. I see that there are many complaints on the 2006 Ford Explorer for the radiator leaking.
We purchased our 2006 Explorer used with 61,000 in summer 2009. The dealership did a complete inspection and replaced everything we found as defective or as a recalled item. The coolant system wasn't one of these issues. Drove vehicle all summer and into the fall without issue. By late fall of 2009 vehicle had anti-freeze leak, just after the first frost in ne. Local auto service providor replaced radiator twice in one month with napa parts without remedy and then eventually they had to replace with an authorized Ford radiator to get it not to fail. Also replaced the water pump, all hoses, pullies, and fluid to make sure there were no other issues. Still leaked but minor and finally was corrected in spring of 2010. By late fall 2010, again after the first frost the vehicle was leaking anti-freeze again. Took it to Ford dealership this time where they went through the entire cooling system and replaced the thermostat and upper intake housing they said was leaking. They also flushed the entire system again and added what they deemed was the correct antifreeze for the vehicle assuring that this would stop the problem. Vehicle still leaked and we had to periodically tighten the hose clamps but by spring of 2011 the leak again stopped. Just brought vehicle back to Ford dealership fall 2011, again after the first frost. Was told the now 2 year old Ford radiator was failing at the joints between aluminum and plastic. This was the same failure as originally noted in fall of 2009. There appears to be an ongoing problem with 2006 Explorer radiators with over 50k miles. Along with environmental issues, this condition affects the transmission and the safety of the occupants if the engin runs out of coolant.
2006 Ford Explorer XLT w/4. 0 l had a coolant leak and needed a new radiator. Mileage was 40,005. Radiator was replaced on 11/16/2009. Two years later (1/1/12) the radiator is again leaking and needs to be replaced. Current mileage is 54. 435.
I have a 2006 Ford Explorer and when your at a stand still it feels like someone hit u from the back and it fails to switch gears when its suppose to and not only that when u try to go it just hums then finally takes off and I almost cause me to hit a tree. . . . The dealer says nothing is wrong. . . . Im very upset!.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact accidentally struck the safety valve switch with his foot. The switch is located directly underneath the firewall near the glove box. Minutes later, the vehicle lost all power and shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the entire component. The switch is easily accessible to his foot, which may cause him to accidentally strike it without knowing. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 48,000. Updated 03-04-08.
Radiator fail caused cat death.