2006 Ford Explorer

Rating from jeffmac

(1)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"My wife and i purchased our explorer in 2008. It had one previous owner and was a certified pre owned vehicle. The car had 66,000 miles on it when we bought it 4 years ago, and has been nothing but expensive problems ever since. First off, there was a problem with the radiator, which had to be replaced, second the alternator died causeing the battery to die, and most recently the transmission needed to be replaced. It only has 100,000 miles on it. Although the radiator and alternator were covered on the warranty, we still payed out of pocket for each one. There was a charge for the radiator, and because the battery wasn't coverd, even though the reason it went was because of a bad alternator, we had to pay out of pocket for it. Most recently the transmission needs to be replaced due to a design flaw that has a domino effect once one thing goes wrong with it. This newest problem, Im told from more than one mechanic, is common in this model and is why it is refered to as the "Exploder". This repair is costing me a lot of money. To sum it up, unless you have a lot ot extra money you dont mind sinking into your car, stay away form Ford."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Cookie

(2)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I have a 2006...I have replaced 4 radiators now in 100000 miles. Ford STILL says there is no issue with radiators. Check the internet...rampant complaints of radiator issues."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from nano79

(1)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"in 8 mont 2 radiattors,just 12 mpg,ford is junk,sorry about the american cars,honda,acura,toyota 5 stars"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Explorer Enthusiast

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have driven a Ford Explorer since 2003, when I purchased my first one. It has been such an all purpose design for me that I practically live in it. I am constantly on the road with it. It is great for hauling (I do swap meets), travelling (I've driven from Los Angeles to the Arctic Circle and back), and just plain luxury driving in great comfort. It easily transports from 1 to 7 people. My previous Explorer lasted for 185,000 miles and still no engine problems. I have great expectations for this one too. So far, so good! Get one!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Ford Lover

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This car we bought used with 60,000km on it and know we have 160,00km on it and it barley ever has had problems we drive it eveyday and it always starts first try. We use it to tow our quads around and we have taken it offroad before to pull them out before. the truck doesent seem to quit"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Happy Ford Explorer Owner

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Great car extremly happy with my purchase. Even though it;s used however, I am pleased in the way it holds up and how it still performs like a new car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from comuter

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Very pleased with the car. Tons of space, easy to use four wheel drive and very solid ride. Interior is a little cheesey but overall a very good car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from dasbus

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We traded in a low mileage Nissan Pathfinder that was noisy, buzzy, complicated and unreliable. Our Ford Explorer Limited V8 with the tow package is superior in every way. It even gets better highway mileage! It's really, really nice."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Into Explorers

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Ive owned a 91,93,95,98,02,04 and now my 06 as it is far the best one i have owned. I just like everything about it. Got it with the V8 and my milage is 19 and higher on the hwy which i think is great for a 4x4. It rides great and is very quit. It is a Eddie Bauer and really like the seat and leather. The only problem i have is the front inside door grab handle and in 07 they changed that. You just cant go wrong owning a Ford Explorer i also have 2 sisters in Explorers and they love theirs."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Wide-eyed Wanderer

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I purchased my beautiful Two-toned (White with Tan undercarriage) 06' Eddie Bauer Explorer in 08' with 21k miles on it. I now have 65k miles on it after 3 years of ownership. The good: I was instantly drawn to the seating position, which offers an expansive, commanding view of traffic. Also, the layout of the cabin is very warm, felt very insulated and comfortable. The power driving seat aids me in finding the perfect driving position. I never owned an SUV before, so I was really nervous about the ride. That anxiety was laid to rest when I fired up the smooth engine and took it for an 'extended' test drive. This SUV feels very 'carlike' in the way it handles turns, and bumps. The solidity and confidence I feel when driving in the snow is unsurpassed. I recall particularly this past winter when driving on the interstate; I hit a patch of invisible black ice going about 60 miles per hour. For the briefest of seconds, the vehicle slid and also turned a bit to the right. In an instant I turned the wheel back the other way and the vehicle repositioned and continued in my intended trajectory. Though the situation was a bit scary to me, I didn't truly appreciate how well the traction system which Ford calls 'AdvanceTrack with RSC(roll stability control, which is standard)' had come through until I got further up the road. As I continued north and the weather became worse, I passed no fewer than 10-15 other motorists who had actually run off the road. It's worth noting that none of these were Explorers. I also love the space; there is enough room for the wife, the in-laws and our two girls and the second row reclines to provide more comfort. Also, the vehicle drives 'small' which is to say the turning radius is very good. This bodes well when parallel parking or taking a quick turn. The latter two rows fold 'flat' but not into the floor. Despite this, I have carried numerous 'large' purchases home including a 51 inch flat screen, a massive entry table and a pub style table and chairs (2 trips).I won't complain about the gas mileage either, which tends to be in the low 20's on long trips and about 16-17 mpg in city. The bad: No product is without a couple flaws and the Explorer is no exception. The engine, while perfectly adequate in most situations, can feel a little underpowered at times. 252lb ft of torque is not a lot of ?scoot? for a vehicle that is this heavy. You almost feel like you have to really 'gun it' if you are passing on a two-laned road and the engine revs pretty high. Also, the radio unit says 'MP3' and has an 'auxiliary' setting, but there is not auxiliary jack. I am a bit of an 'Applehead' so I am disappointed that I cannot directly connect my Iphone to the radio. 'MP3' to Ford just means you can play an MP3 cd. Reliability: There has only been one issue and it is a known one having to do with the radiator. This failed at 29k miles and was quickly replaced under warranty. There have been absolutely no other issues besides this. Parting thoughts: After 3 years and an additional 44k miles, my family still loves Exploratia (my youngest daughter names everything) and she takes care of us. When we travel, everybody is comfy and the bus-driver man(that's me) has the piece of mind knowing that all the things that matter to him in life are riding stylishly, comfortably and safely."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family