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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMEU73E46U••••••2006 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2006 Ford EXPLORER build (11 vs 3).
11on this build
467on the model
182builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 6Power Train 3Vehicle Speed Control 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashJul 2006
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…
Power TrainMar 2015
Transmission failure resulting from michelin incorrectly marking tire sizes: I had four michelin cross terrain p235/70r16 tires on my SUV. Two wore out and where replaced with michelin latitude p235/70r16 tires as the cross terrain model was discontinued. The SUV then started…
Service BrakesSep 2014
The contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a sound outside the vehicle as if two metal objects were grinding against each other. The service wrench warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the 4-wheel…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2011
The contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the temperature gauge started to increase and the temperature warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
Electrical SystemSep 2009
The gear shift light on my 2006 ford explorer has burned out. The service department of my dealer said I have to buy an entire shift unit and was too embarrassed to even check the price. I believe this is a potential hazard since people won't replace the entire unit due to cost…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMEU73E46UB73527 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.