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2006 Ford EXPLORER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	974283
Internal NHTSA #	10505596
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	08/04/13
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 2006 ford explorer is leaking transmission oil. This leak is coming from the left quick connect fitting at the bottom of the radiator where it connects to the trans cooler line. I was told by the ford company that there is no quick fix to this problem, they will have to "replace the radiator" for a cost of approx.....$950. 00. The radiator cost $500 labor $450. The quick connect fitting that's causing the problem is $10. 00. Help, help, help.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10010
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HARTFORD, CT
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	21/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Ford EXPLORER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Ford EXPLORER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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