2006 Ford Explorer problems by component
630 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 296 | 47% | 63,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 164 | 26% | 46,556 mi |
| Engine → | 58 | 9% | 80,700 mi |
| Electrical System → | 39 | 6% | 57,500 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 28 | 4% | 47,993 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 23 | 4% | 55,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 18 | 3% | 70,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 15 | 2% | 51,551 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 14 | 2% | 107,000 mi |
| Equipment → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Seats → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Structure → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 10 | 2% | 66,085 mi |
| Steering | 9 | 1% | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.