2006 Ford Explorer Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2006
Ford Explorer is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2006 Ford Explorer and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2006 Ford Explorer
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $26,530 - $35,940| Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 15 MPG city / 20 MPG highway |
| Transmissions: | 5 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
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2006 Explorer Recalls
DEC 11, 2007 | Recall ID#
80070
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS... More Details
DEC 11, 2007 |
EXPLORER
| Recall ID#
80070
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 11, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
EXPLORER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1657 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS...
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
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Remedy:
SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER¿S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
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Notes:
SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC.
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MAY 24, 2006 | Recall ID#
6897
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER... More Details
MAY 24, 2006 |
EXPLORER
| Recall ID#
6897
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
EXPLORER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
27176 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER...
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Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Remedy:
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
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NOV 09, 2005 | Recall ID#
6602
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE... More Details
NOV 09, 2005 |
EXPLORER
| Recall ID#
6602
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 09, 2005 |
| Model Affected: |
EXPLORER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
199942 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE...
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Consequence:
AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 05S40
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