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2006 Ford EXPLORER Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	828132
Internal NHTSA #	10365918
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	04/11/10
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Noticed leaking under 2006 explorer. Taken to dealer and told radiator needed replacing for $980. Vehicle has 65,000 miles on it. Told radiator was leaking from the fins and that this was "common". In checking this out, this is not common for a car of this age, however, it seems 2006 explorers are prone to this problem. This is clearly a ford problem and ford should replace the radiators at no charge.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	65000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	AGAWAM, MA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	27/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2006 Ford EXPLORER Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Ford EXPLORER Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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