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The WORST! 4 Radiators!
Eddie Bauer Owner, 03/29/2017
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck used in 2012, and 2 months after purchase, the radiator started leaking. Just thought it was bad luck so I purchased a new one, and the same thing happened after 1.5 years. The repair shop told me you cannot fix a leaking radiator, and it would have to be replaced. I researched pricing at a Ford dealer thinking an OEM part would be better, but the part itself was almost triple the price of many parts stores! I found 1-800-radiators, that gave a lifetime warranty with their radiators, it just had to be installed by the dealer with a special code that only the dealer can do. Okay.... did that. This one lasted another 1.5 years. when I took it back to 1-800-radiators they said this is impossible for our radiator to go bad this quickly, and suggested something else must be happening. I went back to the Ford Dealer and asked if my model had any know problems with the radiator. They said they've never heard of any radiator issues with my model. I couldn't figure out why my reserve tank kept being empty, but I saw no leaks...and could smell burning coolant. I even thought the tank itself had a hole, and the dealer still couldn't find a problem. After much research, I found a master mechanic at a run down shop who told me it was my thermostat housing. He explained the coolant was leaking as I was driving, and if I didn't detect it when I did, the head gasket would have blown, or it would have caused the top tank to bust, and another new radiator would be needed. I'm keeping an eye on it now, but I will never buy another Ford or trust the Ford service department to be honest with me. I pay more to have my car repaired at the dealer because I thought I'd get the best service. Sooo wrong and disappointed. I will do extensive research before buying another used car and it will NOT be a Ford. The only good thing about my Eddie Bauer is the navigation and rear entertainment system.
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I give!
Daisee86, 07/01/2008
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So sad. I dreamed of this car for 7 years while I drove beat up car waiting to afford this one. Now I have had every trouble listed on all the complaint websites - back driver window won't roll down (fixed 3 times), stick shift stuck (had to be replaced), radiator leaking (has to be replaced), Transmission problem (not yet diagnosed). At least it is all covered under warranty but what a pain to have to keep taking it in. I am so upside down, I can't trade it. I am likley never to buy a Ford again and I have driven them all my life. No more.
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Great SUV
accountant, 01/10/2007
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I planned to buy a Ford Freestyle in 2006. However, when I went to the dealership, I had a chance to compare Freestyle and Explorer. After test driving of Explorer, I changed my mind. I bought it that day. Several months since I bought it, I love it more and more. It is great fun to drive it. I should say the Explorer is perfect in every aspect. Every time when I sit in my Explorer, I feel safe. I have also tested Toyota 4 Runner, Honda Pilot. Compared to the Explorer, they are not fun. I will buy Explorer again and again.
Luv almost all of it!
Scotch&Cigars, 08/04/2009
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my SUV with 40000 miles. I now have about 72000 miles and have had nothing but good luck with it. Although the gas mileage is a little lower than I'd like, I bought an SUV, so I'm not going to complain. No problems with the power train, electronics, or anything else with the mechanics. The only problem has been with the front driver's seat comfort. A large person must have owned it prior to me and mashed out the seat, which I didn't notice until I sat for a longer drive.
So Far So Good
Rokgod1, 12/18/2008
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had issues right after I drove it off the lot, but the dealer fixed everything. No problems since, other than a rear window not operating. That's minor to me. I can't believe a closeable outside air vent is an upgrade on a $35k + vehicle. Didn't know that nugget until after I bought the car. I have asthma and love other cars' exhaust and pollen streaming into the car at all times. As a result of outside air at all times, the defroster, heating, and AC take more time to get up/down to temperature. Front defrosters are horrible. External audio/video inputs in the ceiling mount DVD is annoying, especially with cables dangling.