2006 Ford Explorer Summary

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2006 Ford Explorer

Kelley Blue Book Retail $12,100–$15,700
This price range reflects the Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail value for all trim levels, but not necessarily all available options.
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MPG City: 14 – 15 Highway: 20 – 21

Available Engines

210-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)
292-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed automatic w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.3) 32 consumer reviews

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Summary

New or Notable

•	Fully independent suspension
•	V-6 or new 292-hp V-8
•	Five- or six-speed automatic
•	Optional Safety Canopy system
•	AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control
•	Available navigation system
•	Available power-folding third-row seat

What We Like

+	Easy to drive and maneuver
+	Crash-test ratings of past models
+	Step-in height
+	Interior space

What We Don't

-	V-6 performance
-	Fuel economy

Ford's league-leading midsize sport utility vehicle gets a reworking for 2006 that includes a more powerful V-8 engine and a new six-speed-automatic transmission. Similar to the Mercury Mountaineer, which has also been revamped for 2006, the Explorer comes in four basic flavors. Explorers can be equipped with rear- or four-wheel drive. Read More

14 Available Explorer Trims

Select a trim name below for detailed specifications

Standard Equipment & Options

		Original MSRP
	XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2 See Specs	$26,530
	XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4 See Specs	$28,755
	XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2 See Specs	$28,225
	XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4 See Specs	$30,450
	XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2 See Specs	$29,425
	XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4 See Specs	$31,650
	Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2 See Specs	$30,200
	Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4 See Specs	$32,425
	Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2 See Specs	$31,400
	Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4 See Specs	$33,625
	Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2 See Specs	$32,515
	Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4 See Specs	$34,740
	Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2 See Specs	$33,715
	Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4 See Specs	$35,940
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