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2006 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 203 repairs.
2006 Ford Explorer other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 34720 mi | Rear right hand door hinge replaced as found door noisy while opening. |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 28000 mi | Right 3rd row seat would not rise. Gear assembly with motor was stuck. Removed cover behind 3rd row seat to access the assembly. Applied grease to the gears and it started working, thought it is not as smooth as the left side seat. |
| 47000 mi US $204 |
Driver side third row seat electric latch assembly gear broke. Replaced the complete latch assembly. |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 133000 mi US $100 |
Tailgate rear window hinges broken. Remove & Replace. |
| 137000 mi US $1300 |
2 lug nuts sheared off. Shop replaced all 5, fixed slow leaking tire. |
| 21000 mi | Rear (middle row) drivers side seat belt buckle would not function properly (latch). Item was repaired by replacing the assembly. |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 48360 mi | Rear wiper stuck in position. I removed the motor assembly and found wiper shaft binding in motor housing due to corrosion. I cleaned out corrosion, greased the housing and shaft and reassembled. Has been working fine since. |
| 35960 mi | Hand brake release lever was broken. The hand brake lever was replaced by the dealers. |
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