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2006 Ford Explorer Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Ford Explorer, 7% of all 630 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 65,725 miles.

Brakes complaints
47
7% of 630
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
65,725 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Explorer brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2006, latest Nov 22, 2019.

2006 Ford Explorer brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2006Jun 2008Nov 2009Jun 2011May 2012Aug 2013Feb 2015Nov 2019
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2006 to Nov 2019; peak Apr 2009 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Explorer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200519 (4%)
  2. 200647 (7%)
  3. 200713 (6%)
  4. 20089 (6%)
  5. 20093 (9%)
  6. 201016 (14%)
  7. 201157 (5%)
  8. 201240 (5%)
  9. 201388 (4%)
  10. 201446 (3%)
  11. 201551 (3%)
  12. 201638 (2%)
  13. 201726 (2%)
  14. 201812 (2%)
  15. 20194 (1%)
  16. 202088 (7%)
  17. 202124 (6%)
  18. 202213 (5%)
  19. 20236 (6%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 202516 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Explorer have brake problems?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Ford Explorer, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,725 miles.
Which Ford Explorer year has the most brake complaints?
The 2013 Ford Explorer has the most brake complaints (88), compared with 47 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Ford Explorer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Explorer is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.