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CarComplaints.com Notes: The previous generation of Explorer was so awful that the redesign in 2006 was greeted with much optimism. That didn't last long.

The transmission continues to be the Explorer's worst reliability problem. Owners report shifting hard & lunging, typically starting as low as 40k miles with a $1,600 average repair bill. On top of that, the radiator is prone to failure around 60k miles. Repairs for the radiator run $500 to $1,000 & many owners report they've had to replace the radiator multiple times for leaks, indicating a possible design defect in the OEM replacement parts.

Ford did make some significant changes to improve handling and safety. Electronic stability control was added in addition to side impact air bags, but beyond that this is a vehicle that should be avoided at all costs.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
39,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. recall (1 reports)
2006 Ford Explorer body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2006 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 042008

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I can't believe there has been no recall for this.

I have seen tons of these cracked right here in my hometown, and when we go out of town we notice them everywhere we go. I will never buy another FORD again!

Poor, poor, quality!

- Scott S., Shreveport, LA, US

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