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2006 Ford Explorer Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Ford Explorer, 2% of all 630 complaints for this model year. That is #15 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 73,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
2% of 630
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
73,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Explorer suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 16, 2006, latest Nov 22, 2019.

2006 Ford Explorer suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2006Aug 2007Mar 2009Jan 2011Dec 2012Jul 2014Sep 2016
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2006 to Nov 2019; peak May 2016 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Explorer model year

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

  1. 200539 (8%)
  2. 200615 (2%)
  3. 200731 (15%)
  4. 200813 (9%)
  5. 20095 (15%)
  6. 20108 (7%)
  7. 201135 (3%)
  8. 201227 (3%)
  9. 201393 (4%)
  10. 2014127 (8%)
  11. 201597 (5%)
  12. 2016130 (5%)
  13. 2017127 (8%)
  14. 201840 (5%)
  15. 201916 (5%)
  16. 202051 (4%)
  17. 202120 (5%)
  18. 202216 (6%)
  19. 202313 (12%)
  20. 20243 (14%)
  21. 20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Explorer have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Ford Explorer, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,000 miles.
Which Ford Explorer year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2016 Ford Explorer has the most suspension complaints (130), compared with 15 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Ford Explorer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Explorer is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.