Auto loans: 2006 Ford Explorer
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2006 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2006 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 345 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.79 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $24.34 |
2006 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2006 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 635 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (306), engine and engine cooling (170) and engine (58). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V520000 | 2005-11-09 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2006 Ford Explorer
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2006 Ford Explorer for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2006 Ford Explorer for buyers, in plain words.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 635 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, engine and engine cooling and engine; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the specs mean
It is powered by the 4.0L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
A combined rating of 14.7 L/100 km works out to about 44 litres per 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $22.79 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Drive it on your own roads
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Drive the Explorer on your commute before you commit to it. A week with the Explorer answers more than any brochure.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$4,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.79 in fuel.
Year and trim
Within the 2006 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Ask us
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2006 Ford Explorer from us first.
Ask us about the 2006 Ford Explorer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2006 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2006 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2006 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2006 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2006 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2006 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4558.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.