2006 Ford Explorer Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 296 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Ford Explorer, 47% of all 630 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,460 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 296
- 47% of 630
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 60,460 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2006 Ford Explorer transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 14, 2006, latest May 27, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Ford Explorer
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 296 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Ford Explorer, 47% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,460 miles.
- Which Ford Explorer year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2020 Ford Explorer has the most transmission complaints (487), compared with 296 for the 2006.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Ford Explorer?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Explorer is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.