2006 Ford Explorer Recalls

What To Do If Your Explorer Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 2006 Explorer take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2006 Explorer Recalls

• EQUIPMENT Recall for 2006 Ford Explorer

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 03 2010
  • NHTSA Reference #10E043000
  • Number Affected 294

  Summary: Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. The heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash.

  Consequence: An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.

  Fix: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #10E043000 »

• VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Recall for 2006 Ford Explorer

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 11 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E104000
  • Number Affected 1,657

  Summary: Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp Inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 205, "Glazing Materials."

  Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E104000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 2006 Ford Explorer

  • Recall Announced MAY 24 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E049000
  • Number Affected 27,176

  Summary: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Recall for 2006 Ford Explorer

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 09 2005
  • NHTSA Reference #05V520000
  • Number Affected 199,942

  Summary: 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.

  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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V520000 »