2006 Ford Explorer

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2006 Ford Explorer

Kelley Blue Book Retail $8,150–$14,350  

Average Rating

4.2 out of 5
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Comfort:4.7 out of 5
Performance:4.2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.4 out of 5
Interior Design:4.3 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.1 out of 5
Reliability:4.0 out of 5

28 out of 35 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

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Explore Eddie Bauer 2006

by Eddie Bauer Explorer Lover
from Detroit, MI | April 15, 2013

Rating from

(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

"I purchased this truck one month ago April 2013. I am the third owner. The truck still looks and runs like a brand new truck. Smooth ride. Gas millage not too bad. It had 101,500 miles at purchase. I can't wait to take it on the road. Love It."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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The Worst vehicle and dealership ever.

by Never Again
from NJ | January 9, 2013

Rating from

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

"I purchased a 2006 Ford Demo with 4000 miles on it. By far the worst vehicle I have ever owned and the place I bought it was terrible. The service department could not get anything right the first time. It was so bad I wll never buy a Ford again. Stay away from Ford and DO NOT I repeat DO NOT go to All American."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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0 out of 3 found this review helpful

Last Ford I Will Own

by Lifelong Ford Owner
from Boston, MA | September 8, 2012

Rating from

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

"I bought my 2006 Explorer new and have had more problems with this car than any other I have ever owned. I have 80,000 miles on it right now and have replaced: the radiator, fuel pump, rear wiper motor, the shifter, and the entire front end (wheel bearings and front differential). The car is now starting to show signs of a transmission issue! I have only owned Ford vehicles and never saw issues like this. There are posts all over the internet about Explorer quality issues and yet Ford does nothing to address them. Stay away if you are considering buying an Explorer, at least until Ford makes some changes. Definitely spend the money on an extended warranty if you do."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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1 out of 4 found this review helpful

Terrible investmet!

by jeffmac
from mays landing, nj | April 18, 2012

Rating from

(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


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4 out of 6 found this review helpful

Beware

by Cookie
from wash | April 17, 2012

Rating from

(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


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4 out of 5 found this review helpful

fuel economy very poor

by nano79
from new york | April 10, 2012

Rating from

(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


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1 out of 5 found this review helpful

Traded one Explorer for another

by Explorer Enthusiast
from Los Angeles | March 30, 2012

Rating from

(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


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Bulit Ford Tough

by Ford Lover
from winnipeg mb | February 2, 2012

Rating from

(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


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

The best invesment I've ever made

by Happy Ford Explorer Owner
from Nassau, Bahamas | December 5, 2011

Rating from

(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


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1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Good buy for the money

by comuter
from Pennsylvania | November 4, 2011

Rating from

(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


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