2006 Ford Explorer Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:cooling system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 630 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Ford Explorer overview page.
What owners report
“ON JAN 6 2009, I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF ANTIFREEZE ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH MY 2006 FORD EXPLORER. THE EXPLORER IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L…”NHTSA complaint 10254442 — filed 01/09/2009
“LEAKING RADIATOR IN 2006 FORD EXPLORER AT 40,000 MILES. DEALERSHIP MADE MY BUY A NEW RADIATOR.”NHTSA complaint 10249626 — filed 11/24/2008
“I NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE RADIATOR AT AROUND 37,800 MILES. DEALER INITIALLY SAID IT WAS A LOOSE HOSE AND "REPAIRED"…”NHTSA complaint 10249473 — filed 11/21/2008
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Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Ford Explorer have engine and engine cooling:cooling system problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Ford Explorer: 75 of 630 complaints on file (11.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2006 Ford Explorer have in total?
630 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:cooling system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
