2006 Ford Explorer

Best tow vehicle in this size ever.

By Doug M (CA) on Wednesday, May 01, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 55,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Quite, smooth and comfortable. Interior door handles are funky. Best tow vehicle for the size. V8 has power to do anything you need. Regularly pulls a 4000 lb trailer effortlessly. Transmission makes a clunk when cold but has never caused a problem. Ford could not find anything wrong. Love it, would buy another!"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Great truck but little room

By Ford (KS) on Thursday, April 25, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 71,000

Pros: "reliable, fun to drive"

Cons: "not enough cup holders, no enough leg room"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Love my truck but don't buy if you have older kids. My kids can barely get in the second row. There is no leg room when my husband (6' tall) drives. It has never had brakes, battery, belts, or anything replaced & we have 70K miles on it. Never had to wonder if it was going to start."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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I love this vehicle! Score it 100%

By Georgie (MI) on Saturday, April 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 63,000

Pros: "It doesn't get wonderful gas mileage."

Cons: "It worth the gas for the ride and comfort!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I can't tell you how many people have comlimented mne on this vehicle. The Eddie Baur is one good looking vehicle. It runs well and I couldn't be happier!"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Avoid

By Jack (TN) on Wednesday, March 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 65,000

Pros: "Looks nice"

Cons: "Too bad Ford doesnt offer 100k bumper - bumper."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Radiator went out @ 50k, Transmission slips, replace once already. Cheap plastic interior especially sun-visor and door handle. Blend door actuary went out @ 55k. Sure would like to sell it."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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the best car a have ever had

By mycar (FL) on Monday, February 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 124,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"i fall in love with this car @ first time, great look , amazing comfort, runs so smooth and super economic on gas. the best choice i ever made buying a car."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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Major dissapointment.

By elkay on Thursday, January 31, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 67,400

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Owned a 93 T-bird for 120000 problem free miles, and also a '05 F-150, bought used in '07 (with high miles,) but a solid ride none the less, figured this '06 explorer w/23 k miles on it would be as dependable as the above Ford products. Nay, nay. 67k miles and the radiator leaks, the trans needs a solenoid block to correct the 'slams' when shifting into 'R', and the rear axle hub bearings are growling (a common problem on these rigs, I hear.) Guess it's another case of newer, costlier, and make 'em so the service bays at the dealerships stay profitable."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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