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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%)
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Chart based on 203 repairs.
2006 Ford Explorer suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 55000 mi US $35 |
Sway bar link bushings were worn. Replaced with new sway bar links. |
| 178000 mi US $2300 |
Rear springs replaced torsion bar replaced. Front and Reat Wheel Bearings Sway Bar replaced as part of suspension system repairs / Maintenance |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 144000 mi US $150 |
Replacement upper left ball joint. Front and rear alignment. |
| 125000 mi US $400 |
Worn tie rod required replacement |
| 129000 mi US $250 |
Repaired broken sway bar link. Replaced both. Also some new bushings. |
| 131000 mi US $475 |
Replaced Power Steering Pump. |
| 151000 mi US $1362 |
Both lower ball joints. Rear Sway bar connection |
| 140200 mi | The front right wheel bearing was starting to get noisey. I changed both front wheel bearings to be safe. Front brakes were found to need new pads and were done two weeks later, but that is a maintenance item and does not count as a repair. |
| 133000 mi | Rear Sway bar end link found broken during annual State Inspection. Replaced same. |
| 137000 mi US $1300 |
RF Wheel bearing bad, threw ABS & Traction Control lights on inst panel |
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Left Rear Axle Seal was leaking |
| 76700 mi US $120 |
Right front sway bar snapped. Replaced both left and right sway bar. |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 133500 mi US $400 |
Replaced, brake pads, rotors, front right wheel hub, both back wheel bearings |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 279000 mi US $340 |
Front left hub was replaced. The ABS, tool, and traction lights were on. The braking became irregular and grinding |
| 40000 mi US $570 |
Power steering leak at 39000 miles. |
| 56000 mi | BAd vibration. Dealer performed TSB, still have vibration. 4 visits to dealer and still no fix. Vacuum line issue under the dash. Dealer says its normal to only have air blow out your defrost vents. |
| 110000 mi US $2900 |
rear wheel bearings, and |
| 79000 mi US $150 |
Stabilizer bars replaced |
| 98000 mi US $270 |
Rear sway bar links replaced |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
Passenger rear hub and bearing assembly replaced, also had dealer do analysis of transmission slippage issues and pull diagnostic codes from computer. |
| 135000 mi US $800 |
Wheel hub and bearing assembly. Drive side front. |
| 148000 mi | Front hub and bearing - replacement needed. Steering fluid leak - replacement needed. |
| 77000 mi US $140 |
The wheel sensor went bad, but it is internal, so you have to replace the whole wheel bearing assy. |
| 86800 mi C $1100 |
Had to replace two bad wheel bearings, LF and RR. Also have minor leak at front axle seals but will not change at this time. After repair, I can now hear the LF wheel bearing will need to be changed in the next few months. |
| 89900 mi C $550 |
Replaced noisy RH wheel bearing. |
| 78000 mi US $550 |
right rear hub bearing started grinding needed it replaced, |
| 114000 mi US $10 |
sway bar links were replaced, passenger side broke off completely and was missing |
| 109120 mi C $600 |
Grinding while driving. Driver side rear wheel hub removed and replaced, including bearing. |
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