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

Issue ID	704007
Internal NHTSA #	10251472
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	15/10/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Engine was racing, took it to dealer, they said it was programmable transmission,cost $100 to diagnose and reset program. Ok for a while, started racing again. Took back to dealer, said it is leaky radiator, it was bone dry and it was the engine fan racing not the motor. Just past warranty, never received extended warrant information until just last week,after the fact. Taking it to a different repair guy, engine could have overheated and locked up!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	38000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LOCKPORT, IL
VIN pattern	1FMEU73E86UXXXXXX
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	28/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	45
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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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