Ford Explorer-4x4 2006
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Crash Tests, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4, manufacturered by Ford Motor Company.
The vehicle is described as a AUTOMATIC - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize").
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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FORD | 1F1 3FM 4F2 4F4 4M2 4N2 5L1 5LM 3FM | Regular Gasoline |
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What is the MPG of a 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4?
- The 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 12.7 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of MPG.
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4 is $3100.
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Where is the 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4 produced?
- The 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4 is produced in Dearborn Michigan, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4?
- There are 5 recall(s) for the 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4, additional information is below.
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How much does the 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4 weigh?
- The 2006 FORD EXPLORER-4X4 is listed to weigh 2393 lbs.
- 4L 6 cylinder 5-speed automatic
- 4.6L 8 cylinder 6-speed automatic
Recall 68761 [USA]: An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
Recall 75040 [USA]: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
Recall 51257 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Recall 60212 [USA]: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Recall 2005356 [Canada]: Other
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Ncap Side Impact - 2006 Ford Explorer 4-: Impactor Into Vehicle
There are 17 videos for NHTSA test number 5560
There are 64 photos for NHTSA test number 5560
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35 Mph Ncap Frontal - 2006 Ford Explorer : Vehicle Into Barrier
There are 19 videos for NHTSA test number 5561
There are 63 photos for NHTSA test number 5561
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- SSM 51909 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving mercon sp, mercon lv has replaced all versions of mercon sp and can be used going forward. Mixing mercon lv and mercon sp in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-j
- TSB 19-2026 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
- TSB 19-2026 - STRUCTURE: Some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
- DOR-S3J9G-11 - STEERING: This sku is a front upper ball joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
- SSM 47331 - EQUIPMENT: Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, 6.8l modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only cam
- SSM 46085 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). The etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. The ids has a limited refresh rate
- ASI-44429 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR: Ford/mercury: to prevent harness damage, on some vehicles, resulting in contact with tire or suspension components, proper routing of wiring harness for wheel speed sensor is key. 2006-2010 explorer, mountaineer, explorer sport trac.
- TSB-12-7-4 - ENGINE (PWS): Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0505, P0506, P2111 and P2112. *pe
- SI-20005 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Ford/mercury: some vehicles equipped with 6r60 transmissions may exhibit various transmission performance issues. When compared to other transmissions, some of the shift characteristics are different than previous models due to the 100% s
- TSB-08-18-2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. The f53 motorhome chassis is included. *
- TSB-08-19-3 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT: Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. Oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe
- TSB-08-9-5 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Ford/mercury: 4.0l/4.6l hard start/rough running; after long hot soak/dip in rpm when coming to a stop; built on or before 4/2/08. May exhibit a dip in rpm below normal idle level of 600 rpm on deceleration. *pe
- 08-2-8 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Improved brake pedal feel and firmness. *nj
- 07253 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Fuel fill--slow or early shut off--built before 11/28/2007. *nj
- 07212 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10. *pe
- 062414 - STEERING:COLUMN: Lower steering column shaft pop/clunk noise. *kb
- 0782 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR: Thumping/loud flutter - behind dash in defrost mode - lack of airflow to floor - manual a/c. *kb
- 0773 - SEATS: Front seat manual lumbar inoperative. *kb
- 0720 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may not illuminate and diagnositc trouble codes (dtc's) may not be set when a certain sensor or network failures occur. *kb
- 06167 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM: Mil on with dtc P0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation. *kb
- 061713 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Calibration update 4.0l - various symptoms - surge, hesitation, torque converter cycling, no up shift after forced downshift, and poor a/c performance. *kb
- 061710 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Mil on with P0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation. *kb
- 061912 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. Are found. *kb
- 05235 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: No start with instrument cluster inoperative. *tt
- 0669 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Anti-lock brake system / traction control / roll stability control indicator (abs / tc / rsc) warning lamp on with dtc C1440. *tt
- 0645 - POWER TRAIN: Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements. *tt
- 0638 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: The lower radiator hose clamps may develop cracks or break due to a concern with the clamp coating. Customer satisfaction program 06b38 - lower radiator hose clamp replacement. *tt supplement i. *tt
- 19070 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT: Abs light with dtc C1440. *tt
- 0637 - TIRES: Low tire indicator on - tpms system sensor wake up. *tt
- 06215 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Brake drag condition. *tt
- 05213 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM: Malfunction indicator lamp on with pcm diagnostic trouble code P0463 and/or ic diagnostic trouble code B1201 - fuel gauge drops to empty or slow to update after refueling. *tt
- 052317 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Diagnostic trouble codes P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v. *tt
- 05236 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Harsh or delayed 1-2, 2-1 and/or 3-2 shift. *tt
- 0612 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR: Limited or restricted inward movement of exterior rear view mirror glass. *tt
- 052515 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE: Mil on with dtc P2004 through P2008, P151A, P2015, p202 - 4.6l 3v. *tt
- 052624 - TIRES: Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout. *tt
- 05253 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS: Coolant leak -- heater hose connections. *tt
- 05252 - TRAILER HITCHES: Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements. *tt
- 05225 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Ignition diagnostics. To include lincoln zephyr 2006. *tt
- 042115 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: Fuel gauge slow to update after refueling. *eh
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20210108 |
Driving on speed limit i stopped at a light, car engine went dead. I turned key off and waited a few minutes, turned key on, car started as nothing was wrong. It has happened 3 times in the past year. Battery and alternator are pretty new. Decided to take to an authorized mechanic dealer, couldn't find anything wrong with the engine. Really? What if i was driving in a highway? Certainly i wouldn't be alive to report it!
No | No | N | None | None | 20210107 |
Driving on speed limit i stopped at a light, car engine went dead. I turned key off and waited a few minutes, turned key on, car started as nothing was wrong. It has happened 3 times in the past year. Battery and alternator are pretty new. Decided to take to an authorized mechanic dealer, couldn't find anything wrong with the engine. Really? What if i was driving in a highway? Certainly i wouldn't be alive to report it!
No | No | N | None | None | 20201027 |
I was turning from turning lane into wal-mart and when i gave it gas the transmission slipped and wouldn't move. Luckily no cars were coming and it finally kicked in and let me pull into the parking lot. I just bought this and was looking up the issue and found out this is a problem with ford explorer 2002 - 2006. Why isn't there a recall on these transmissions? This is very dangerous!
No | No | N | None | None | 20201026 |
I was turning from turning lane into wal-mart and when i gave it gas the transmission slipped and wouldn't move. Luckily no cars were coming and it finally kicked in and let me pull into the parking lot. I just bought this and was looking up the issue and found out this is a problem with ford explorer 2002 - 2006. Why isn't there a recall on these transmissions? This is very dangerous!
No | No | N | None | None | 20200825 |
I too had the same problem as i was coming to a four way intersection. As i was driving all of a sudden a wrench tool came up and i could not accelerate so i had to pull off in a parking lot before i got to the intersection. I did not want my vehicle to stall and i turned the vehicle off and put it into neutral and let it sit there. I then took it out of neutral and started it back up. I could feel the jerking and felt like i got rear ended in the back. My head jerked forward as i was driving while it kept jerking.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200824 |
I too had the same problem as i was coming to a four way intersection. As i was driving all of a sudden a wrench tool came up and i could not accelerate so i had to pull off in a parking lot before i got to the intersection. I did not want my vehicle to stall and i turned the vehicle off and put it into neutral and let it sit there. I then took it out of neutral and started it back up. I could feel the jerking and felt like i got rear ended in the back. My head jerked forward as i was driving while it kept jerking.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200608 |
Radiator fluid exploded all over engine and floor massive leak . Searched it up on internet and seems this is a common problem with this vehicle . I started vehicle and fluid started going everywhere .I drove maybe 10 feet and shut the car off immediately . *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20200607 |
Radiator fluid exploded all over engine and floor massive leak . Searched it up on internet and seems this is a common problem with this vehicle . I started vehicle and fluid started going everywhere .I drove maybe 10 feet and shut the car off immediately . *tr
Crash | No | N | None | None | 20200606 |
Stationary-turned key on,explorer started-put in reverse- lightly tapped accelerator-explorer went full throttle.I applied brake white turning key off. Restarted 3 times with the same results-then the explorer started and operated in a normal way. 2 accidents one with15,000 & one 5,000 property damage. *tr
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- P2111 [1] Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open
- P2112 [1] Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed
- P0505 [1] Idle Control System Malfunction
- P0506 [1] Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected
- P0463 [3] Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input
- P0340 [2] Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1)
- P0344 [2] Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1)
- P0345 [2] Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)
- P0349 [2] Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent (Bank 2)
- C1440 [2] Pressure Transducer Main / Primary signal Faulted
- B1201 [1] Fuel Sender Circuit Failure
- P2004 [1] Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open Bank 1
- P2008 [1] Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P2015 [1] Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1
- P151A [1] P151A
- B1884 [1] PAD Warning Lamp Inoperative
- B2290 [1] B2290
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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1FMEU73E66ZA18805 | 2006 | Explorer | HAZELWOOD (ST. LOUIS) MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU73E26UB73302 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU73EX6UB34697 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU73E26UA63155 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU63EX6UA73295 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU72E86UA06394 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU74E06UB45884 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU73EX6UA96534 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU63E36UB57491 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU75E26UA38320 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU62E66UA58133 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU73E86UA62477 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU63826UA58090 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU75886UA97835 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU64886UA07790 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU73E96UB73622 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU73846UA63457 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU62EX6UA02017 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU64E06UA57038 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU75886UA30846 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU63E16UA50326 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU75816UB36734 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU63E96UA02542 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU74EX6UA97262 | 2006 | Explorer | LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
Nearby VIN Numbers: 1FMEU73E96ZA28776 |