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4.63 out of 5 stars

An Almost Luxury SUV

SneakyE, 03/17/2006
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned my 2006 Explorer for 2 months now. I was impressed from the first time I drove the car. I was amazed that a body on frame "truck" could be so quiet, smooth and effortless to drive. This rides better and is quieter that the Lexus SUVs I have tried. Yet there is plenty of power with a nice growl from the V8 when needed. I have had seven adults fit comfortable in it. Even the 6 foot guy in the 3rd row said it was surprisingly roomy. I was aware of the unusual door pulls before I looked at the car and despite my concerns I don't even notice them now. I have had no problems with the fit, finish and quality of the construction so far. This is by far the best SUV I have owned.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Bad radiator

gn, 09/03/2010
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It will surge at slow speeds while going forward or reverse. Now at 41,000 miles the radiator has sprung a leak. The dealer says this is the first they have heard of explorers having radiator problems. A fun thing to do is when you see someone with a 2006 explorer ask them if they have replaced the radiator yet. You get a surprised look and an answer like "how did you know?"

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2006 eddie bower explorer

guid33, 12/07/2005
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

haven't had the truck for to long but had a 2004 explorer WOW what a difference very plush ride, smooth v8 lots of power and a wonderful dealership experience on top of it all. If your looking for an suv look no further than 2006 ford explorer its a whole new animal. will keep updating as we drive this loaded explorer.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Handsome SUV

Roddy, 09/22/2008
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my Explorer with 18K miles on it. It is 4x4, Eddie Bauer edition and the v-6. I was sold on it the minute I sat in it. Great interior, very comfortable and well laid out. I'm not crazy about the speedometer and tach layout. They sometimes seem to be in a hole, but a minor issue. It rides and drives great and will get 21 mpg or so on the highway. City is about 16. Great factory stereo, great A/C, rides like a Lincoln.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2006 Explorer Limited

rateabc2001, 09/21/2005
2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

All experiences are great. Traded in a 2002 Jeep Liberty, which is a much inferior rig in all regards.

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