2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer Sport Trac years
- Not enough data 11th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. That ranks 11th out of 14 Explorer Sport Trac model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 100%), typically at around 74,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 100% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The transmission failed and will not shift
Vehicle was stationary put the key and the shift lever won't move into any gear and also now i can't remove the key. I was park in front of a shool
Transmission failed on highway
On the bottom of the radiator ther are two transmission oil cooler lines they are both leaking. *tr
Transmission pressure control failure. Automatic transmission has difficulty switching from 2nd gear to 3rd gear and this causes the motor to accelerate to high rpm in the process. A large jolt can be felt when this occurs as well. Troubleshooting code p0745 is present. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer Sport Trac model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.