2006 Ford Explorer recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 2006 Ford Explorer. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
630 owner complaints — full 2006 Ford Explorer problems & reliability report →
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Nov 9, 2005Crash risk2006 Ford E-150, 2006 Ford E-250, 2006 Ford E-350 and 11 other models — Visibility
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
05V520000 · 200K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY