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.
I have a 2006 ford exploder that was put into service on the 19th of June in Canada. I am in the US now and took my exploder (yes I spelled it right) because there was a leak from the rear end. I was told that they had to replace the rear differential and was going to cost $600. I was told that there was no powertrain warranty because in Canada it did not start until July 13th of 2006. My truck was put into service barely a month before!!!! I have two imports with 132k and 88k and NO problems at all, this truck has 44700k. Furios about this!!!! It took Ford putting me on hold one time for 45 minutes then 30 minutes for a rude customer service rep to tell me it is not covered. Before I let the crooks at my local ford dealership do the work I took to a mechanic I trust and he told me it was just the seal or casket and will cost only about $75 to fix. I will NEVER NEVER NEVER by another car or truck from the US big idiots and I hope they and their union go bankrupt.
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I have a 2006 ford exploder that was put into service on the 19th of June in Canada. I am in the US now and took my exploder (yes I spelled it right) because there was a leak from the rear end. I was told that they had to replace the rear differential and was going to cost $600. I was told that there was no powertrain warranty because in Canada it did not start until July 13th of 2006. My truck was put into service barely a month before!!!! I have two imports with 132k and 88k and NO problems at all, this truck has 44700k. Furios about this!!!! It took Ford putting me on hold one time for 45 minutes then 30 minutes for a rude customer service rep to tell me it is not covered. Before I let the crooks at my local ford dealership do the work I took to a mechanic I trust and he told me it was just the seal or casket and will cost only about $75 to fix. I will NEVER NEVER NEVER by another car or truck from the US big idiots and I hope they and their union go bankrupt.
- Don F., Seymour, TN, US