2006 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
NHTSA has 242 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Ford Explorer, 38% of all 630 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 50,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 242
- 38% of 630
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2006 Ford Explorer engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 7, 2006, latest Nov 5, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Ford Explorer
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Explorer model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Ford Explorer have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 242 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Ford Explorer, 38% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
- Which Ford Explorer year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2016 Ford Explorer has the most engine complaints (530), compared with 242 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Ford Explorer?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Explorer is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.