2006 Ford Explorer cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 28 complaints for the 2006 Ford Explorer, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
I was on vacation in smoky mountains in gatlinburg, tn and went to a picnic area within the park. I had to make a 45-degree turn to get into the parking space, so at that angle one would almost have to stop. I got into the parking space fine, got straightened up fine, had my foot on the brake, then my car accelerated on its own, rpms revving faster and faster. My cousin told me to put my foot on the brake, and I told her I was but it just kept revving.
Just recently noticed my 06 ford explorer having unexpected engine surges. Went to stop at an intersection and it felt like the vehicle was fighting me to stop. When the light turned green I gave it a little gas however the vehicle begin to maintain that speed like I had the cruise control on. I purposely did not give the vehicle any gas and saw that it just kept accelerating. Finally after breaking out I began to brake and again felt the vehicle accelerating.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford Explorer
- Drivetrain & axles 182 complaints
- Engine 134 complaints
- Transmission 120 complaints
- Cooling system 93 complaints
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints