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The Ford No One Saw coming
Bklue, 09/13/2006
2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
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I had the Explorer for a year now its still works and looks like new. I added some upgrades like polarized windows, a new Sony stereo, sound system, and a gps system.
Great So Far
xploder06, 04/22/2009
2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
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I have had this vehicle going on almost 3 years and love it! First, the negatives. The first year I owned it I had the 4WD motor and shifter replaced. During the second year, I experienced the common "clunk" when starting from rest or moving slowly then pressing on the gas. Initially, dealer replaced faulty transmission part and re-flashed computer. Computer had to be re-flashed again recently to totally fix the problem. All covered under warranty. Now the positives. The cabin is ultra quiet when driving highway speeds of 65 mph or more. Lots of cargo space, decent performance, and very comfortable seats on long trips. Best mid-sized SUV out there IMO!
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pet peeves
josie, 07/18/2006
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The designer does not factor in peoples needs: no hand hold for driver. Placement of gauges. Lack of gauges (oil). Lack of mechanical odometer and trip meter. Need larger gas tank for one fill up per day on trips. Ride not as good as my long wheel base F-150. Seats should be upgraded.
Lemon Lemon
LEMON LEMON, 10/01/2006
2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased Explorer Limited in 3/2006. In the 6 months I have owned it, it has been at the dealer for repairs 6 times (1 1/2 months). First it was the transmission. Then it was the cooling sensors that are supposed to prevent the engine from overheating. I was driving 70 mph on the highway when it just turned off. I lost power steering and almost ran other cars off the road while trying to maintain control. Since then it has been in & out of the dealership with cooling sensor issues. It doesn't turn on if it is cold out. I have been stranded 4 times, missed hours of work, and feel unsafe in the car. Ford doesn't stand behind product, Now must go through lemon law process which takes months. Buyers beware!
Decent Vehicle - Lousy Interior
Thomas Judge, 02/20/2008
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was our 8th consecutive Ford vehicle, and will probably be our last. Overall, this SUV had the potential to be a great vehicle, but an awful interior design and numerous quality issues ruined it. The 4.0L engine and 5-speed trans are terrific. Body style, ride, handling, etc. all very good. Excellent for moderate towing - we towed a boat and dual snowmobile trailer. The interior is awful. Poor hiproom, inaccessible parking brake release, stupid/awkward door pulls. Experienced following failures: broken lumabar mechanism, 4wd motor failed, PB release failed, engine failed to start, shift lever locked in park. Ford botched an otherwise decent vehicle.