Three problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2006 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2006 Explorer.
Engine hesitates/stumbles when pulling out from stop position or into traffic. Ford motor says they cannot fix problem. SUV is unsafe to drive due to this condition. It is almost a year old(2006) and has 2535 miles on it. Ford will not return my calls and have had it to dealer at least 6 times with problem.
Vehicle has 1978 miles, 2006 Ford Explorer, has major hesitation in throttle, after 3 trips to dealer, they say vehicle cannot be repaired". This SUV is unsafe to drive due to the hesitation in the throttle, cannot pull into traffic, from stop sign, or from stopped position.
I have a 2006 Ford Explorer that has a severe acceleration hesitation problem. I've taken to dealers and they are unable to diagnose the problem. I believe it's a disaster waiting to happen and I would like Ford to be more responsible in fixing the problems as it now appears many vehicles of same make are experiencing same problem. This has been a continuous issue since I purchased the new Explorer in fall of 2005. Nm.