8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$690.00
Average Mileage:
54,000 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace cracked rear axle (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
brakes problem
Helpful Websites About 2006 Ford Explorer abs light came on
2009Mar 19
Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
I had the same problem March 19 2009 with all three ABS / RCS/ Wrench Check Engine lights on. I went to the Ford dealer and they found the right rear toothed ring known as the "tone ring" was loose on the axle. The truck can be driven, but only at low speed or the other three sensors will cause driving problems. We had it towed because we did not want to damage anything. They said the whole axle part needs to be replaced for $630 installed. Everyone with this problem must submit a defect complaint under File a Complaint to NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defects Investigation (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems). This should not happen on a 2006 Truck with only 50K and with more complaints we may get a recall or reimbursed for the repair.
2009Jan 15
Explorer Eddie Bauer V6
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
January 2007 - ABS light came on. Fortunately, it was covered under warranty. One year later, the ABS light comes on again. This time everyone I called wanted about $100 to diagnose the problem. Took it to Aamco as recommended by Autozone. Found a cracked rear axle. $690 and no after market parts. Nice! This is my second Explorer and both had thermostat problems too.
Guess it's true when people call these cars Fix Or Repair Daily.
Time for a change where the quality control and after purchase service is better.
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2009May 05
Explorer Eddie Bauer V8
Had new tires installed and 20 minutes down the road the ABS light and the anti skid light come on. I call the tire dealer and they swear they didn't do anything to cause the light. Took it to dealer and they said the ABS wheel ring had a broken tooth. Fixed it under the extended warranty but still paid deductible and all kinds of ridiculous fees-$85 diagnostic, $29 shop supplies, etc... Now 3 weeks later the anti skid light comes on again and makes a terrible clicking noise while driving 35 mph on a straight road and I feel like it is losing control of the wheels. Took it back to dealer and now some other kind of sensor in the dash is bad. I think it is all related but waiting from dealer to see how much it is going to cost. Hasn't there been some kind of recall yet on this bad part?
Lonna F.
Greer, SC, USA
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