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

Issue ID	838153
Internal NHTSA #	10375550
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	25/08/10
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car radiator ran hot, light never came on. Radiator drained of all fluids while on highway, blew head gasket on engine, damaged engine had to replace engine and radiator. This is the third radiator on car, first at 33,000 miles, second at 67,000 miles, last incident vehicle had 87,000 miles. I had extended warranty, if not cost would have been over $ 7000. 00 dollars.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	87000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BROOKSVILLE, FL
VIN pattern	1FMEU63E26UXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
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Date of purchase	27/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
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Vehicle speed	55
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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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