Radiator problems of the 2006 Ford Explorer - part 2

2006 Ford Explorer - radiator failure - vehicle has 70,000 miles on it. This is the fourth time the radiator has had to be replaced. Ford motor company has refused to offer any assistance regarding the repair of this problem. However, in April 2009 they issued a TSB regarding radiator leaks occurring in certain 2006 Explorers made before 8/8/2006. It should be noted that it is not a "leak" in the radiator but a complete failure of the part. They are currently on their fourth design of radiators for this specific vehicle. My question is this, with all of the complaints registered regarding this problem, why hasn't NHTSA launched an invesitgation regarding this problem and why hasn't the Ford motor company stepped up and acknowleged there is a problem and done something to assist the owners of all vehicles that are subject to the problem. This vehicle needs to be put on the recall list and fmc be held responsible for the problem. They either come up with a definite solution for the problem or buy back all the vehicles and see that everyone is compensated for all of the repairs they have had to pay for and that they are freed from any loans on the problem vehicles. It makes sense to me if fmc identified there could be issues effecting vehicles manufactured before a certain point in time, then it clearly has recognized there is a problem and they should stand by its product and do something about it. My guess is, they know there is a problem but they don't have a certain idea what is causing it or if the TSB and fourth redesign of the radiator will really correct the problem.

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.

2006 Ford Explorer with 62,000 miles I noticed that the radiator is leaking called Ford dealer for parts and the price of the radiator is $500. 00 all so found out that a number of other people are experiencing the same concern and that there is a shortage of radiators available.

I have a 2006 Ford explore and at 45,000 the radiator needs to be replaced. I have had nothing but trouble with this truck from the day I got this truck. I have spent over $2,000.

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.

Noticed a 6 inch puddle under my 2006 eddie bauer. Had it tested and the tubes at the bottom were leaking. Bought a replacement radiator for 220. 00.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid and radiator coolant. And as a result, the radiator failed. A private mechanic made three attempts to repair the failure by replacing the radiator but to no avail. The dealer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. The current mileage was 78,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

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 approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the radiator failed. The radiator was replaced two years prior to the most recent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that they could replace the radiator. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.

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. ).

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 updated 02/22/10.

While driving to florida from missouri, to take my kids to disneyworld, with a car that was well kept and relatively new, on the highway a few miles after pensacola, the vehicle overheated and stalled, so we had to stop on the side of the highway at night. Steam was coming out from a crack on the top of the radiator. I had to call for a towtruck and lost a couple of days of our vacation until the closest mechanic we found was able to replace the radiator with a new one from Ford. I got stuck with a $1000 bill since the car was out of warranty. But that was none of my worries. The issue was that the car broke down in the middle of nowhere on a highway at night with a lot of speeding 18wheelers. At 70000 miles the incident happened again. The vehicle overheated and stalled on a short 30 mile excursion to branson missouri. The hilly highway leading to branson missouri is not the best place to break down. Opened the hood only to see the radiator steaming again. The car was towed again and fixed at a $1200 bill. The vehicle is a lemon and Ford should be forced to buy it back or at least fix the problem permanently. It can break down anywhere anytime, and because the way it breaks down and stalls because of the overheating it can cause a really bad accident if you are unlucky enough.

Vehicle just cut off one day while driving, lost power, wrench light came on. Cut the vehicle off and start it up and off you go. This problem occurs over the next year, about 2 to 3 times a month. Have taken the vehicle to the dealer, they said there was nothing they could do because the engine light was not on. Finally after several more months of the same problem happening the engine light comes on and stays on. Take it back to the dealer and give some more money to them, just for them to come to the conclusion that the throttle body needs to be replaced, and that I have a small leak in the radiator. I do not have the money to get the repairs done. I'm already making payments every month for a vehicle that won't work right. I take care of my vehicle and get all the services done on time. Currently I have close to 80,000 miles on my Explorer. I have been reading that plenty of other people have experienced both the throttle body and radiator going bad, I have read that it is a known problem for the radiator and throttle body to go bad. Ford you need to recall this, and own up to this issue. Long story short this will be the last Ford I purchase, and I'm thinking about getting rid of this one as quick as possible.

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 42,000.

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 not repaired. The failure mileage was 63,133 and the current mileage was 91,500.

2006 Ford Explorer, purchase new. Radiator replaced as defective Jan 2008. Radiator replace as defective November 2008, Jan 2009 radiator defective again. Ford refuse to fix due to out of warranty. Gene evens Ford in union city georgia service manager wayne said he has a lot of Ford Explorers with same problem he said "it seems that a chemical in the engine is what is causing the radiator to malfunction". This should be a recall but Ford is not doing anything about it.

I am currently having to put my second all new radiator in my 06 eddie bauer Explorer. This is the second in 13 months. I feel that these radiators are defective as I know others have had the exact same problem and Ford refuses to acknowledge this problem.

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.

Roaring sound, rushing water, leaking under drivers side. Dealer said radiator defective, seam split, cannot repair. 2006 Explorer, 48,000 miles. Service rep scolded me for not getting extended warranty; radiator warranty is 3 yr/36k mi. Also said transmission needs flushing. Told him transmission had been flushed 3 months ago. He told me I could talk with Ford, but "given their current situation," they were not going to be cooperative. I plan to call Ford. A 2. 5 year old vehicle should not have a failed radiator/transmission.

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.

2006 Ford Explorer eb radiator leak @ 35,600 miles. I first noticed the problem due to puddle on the ground and during inspection I found the radiator overflow tank empty. The I took it to Ford and they told me the radiator core was cracked. Vehicle no longer covered under warranty and dealer would not provide any after warranty assistance with repair. After checking with a couple auto parts stores, I was told the 06 Explorer has a defect with the radiator that causes it to crack. Napa for one, would only offer me a three month warranty on a new radiator due to the defect in the radiator design for that vehicle. I called Ford and they would not provide any assistance either and would not acknowledge their was a problem with the radiator design on the 2006 Ford Explorer. Quote from Ford dealer to replace radiator was $690. 00.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the radiator was defective and leaking fluid. The dealer stated that the radiator needed to be replaced; however, they refuse to acknowledge it as a major issue that is affecting all the Ford Explorer vehicles. The failure and current mileages were 47,000.

Engine was racing, took it to dealer, they said it was programmable transmission,cost $100 to diagnose and reset program. Ok for a while, started racing again. Took back to dealer, said it is leaky radiator, it was bone dry and it was the engine fan racing not the motor. Just past warranty, never received extended warrant information until just last week,after the fact. Taking it to a different repair guy, engine could have overheated and locked up!.

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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,551. Updated 05/08/lj the consumer stated the radiator had to be replaced twice.

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 a big problem for everyone why hasn't there been a recall yet.

I have my third radiator in my 2006 Ford Explorer with the v6 engine.

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 right corner there is corrosion which indicates that there had been a malfunction over a period of time.

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.

Radiator leak in 2006 Ford Explorer. V6 engine. Happened at 42,000 miles. Happened a second time on 4/11/10.

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 happened, had to have another radiator. Have had three radiators and now this year 2013 leaking again and the radiator that I paid $600. 00 for the radiator place has went out of business so I have to buy another radiator. This is an ongoing problem with this 2006 Ford Explorer XLT and Ford knows about it. I am afraid to drive it half the time, never know when I won't be able to move it if all of the fluid leaks out or may stop in traffic suddenly. Please help us to get Ford to recall these trucks.

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 problem. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. The VIN was not available. Kmj.

Radiator failed on 4 separate occassions. Ford dealer claims no abnormalities found. No explanation as to why radiator is failing prematurely.