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

Issue ID	703308
Internal NHTSA #	10250832
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	05/12/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Roaring sound, rushing water, leaking under drivers side. Dealer said radiator defective, seam split, cannot repair. 2006 explorer, 48,000 miles. Service rep scolded me for not getting extended warranty; radiator warranty is 3 yr/36k mi. Also said transmission needs flushing. Told him transmission had been flushed 3 months ago. He told me i could talk with ford, but "given their current situation," they were not going to be cooperative. I plan to call ford. A 2. 5 year old vehicle should not have a failed radiator/transmission.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	48000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HARTWELL, GA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	27/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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2006 Ford EXPLORER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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

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