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No More Fords
Jim, 04/12/2010
2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Here is the issue..bought new 2006 Ford Explorer; thought I'd buy American; big big mistake; numerous mechanical problems latest is the transmission. (Numerous problems with Radiator has leak-could be another $1,000.) Dealer advises could be low of $1,700- $3,000. to repair/replace. Many Internet sites from buyers suggest this is a manufacturing defect; some suggest the updated operating software could have helped; both for the trans and the radiator. SUV has only 29,000 miles on it; check the internet 100's of problems with the transmission. Ford consumer services really doesn't care. I will never buy a Ford product again. I am shopping foreign SUVs now.
2006 Explorer XLT
Bruce, 12/01/2006
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We had been shopping for an SUV for months. My wife and I are typically GM buyers, but for this go around if one of the big three fit our needs the best than that's what we'd get. For the money and bang for the buck it's really hard to beat what you get out of the Explorer. The third row seat option is nice and with our planning to start a family next year, the crash test ratings are very important. Ford did a great job with the makeover. I can't believe how quiet this thing is. As far as gas mileage goes, I'm not sure why that's such a big complaint. You're just not going to get sedan type mileage out of an suv. If mileage was such an issue then it's best to stick with the 30mpg sedans.
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Beautiful Car...Worthless!!
samoanmadness, 03/19/2011
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
So, I find my soulmate...Sleek Black, sunroof, powered everything, leather seats, shiny rims, and a third row of seats for my family. Now, Im crying that I have to trade it in. After investing over $7,000 in repairs, I am Done. Here are the repairs -$2,500 For Complete Transmission Overhaul -$2,500 For Complete Cooling System Change (new radiator, water pump...ect) -$200.00 For Transfer Case Filter change -$400.00 Raplacement of Wheel Berring -$1,100 To Replace all Wheels with Guarentee Guess What? Now, There is a Random Misfire and no one knows how to fix it!! My guess....another $850.00 (including a new cat. converter) worth of repairs!! I am now officially giving up on Ford!!
Great vehicle
Evelyn, 12/29/2015
2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Purchased it when it was 2 years old been a great suv. Nice styling overall great built like a tank
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Chronic radiator problems
Wendy, 05/11/2009
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer when it was just 2 years old. I've had it for 9 1/2 months and am on the 6th radiator! Yes, you heard correctly...even a reputable Ford auto shop can not find the source of the problem. So the radiator keeps getting replaced and every 1-2 months (this time it was literally only a matter of 1 week!)...it ends up leaking radiator fluid everywhere, overheating and roaring/not running properly. This was the worst purchase I've ever made and now I fell totally stuck. I HATE this car and will NEVER EVER EVER buy Ford again...Nothing but a big hassle, headache, money pit and inconvenience.