2006 Ford Explorer cooling system problems
Owners reported cooling system problems in 93 complaints for the 2006 Ford Explorer, 12% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 93 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 87 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cooling system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 22 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 41 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 87 cooling system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Radiator failed car never ran hot caused engine to blow head gaskets. Car was serviced 9 days prior and radiator was full. Car stopped on freeway late at night and have to pay 6,700.00 to repair vehicle.
2006 ford explorer xlt #rd radiator going in today. Ford knows about problem and still lets customers pay for issue.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford Explorer
- Drivetrain & axles 182 complaints
- Engine 134 complaints
- Transmission 120 complaints
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints