I bought a 2006 Explorer after my 1999 Ranger was totaled in an accident in Jan 2014. Since then, I had a radiator leak from the bottom tank seal and had to replace the radiator in April 2014. Immediately after that, I had to replace the thermostat and only a few short months later, in Dec. 2014, I had to replace the radiator again due to cracks in the upper tube. My mechanic says this is a common problem caused by too much movement or torque in the front end of the vehicle, causing the radiator to twist and break.

Called two different Ford dealers in my area and was straight hung up on by one when I asked about TSB information for my radiator problem and the second dealer said there were no TSBs and he didn't know what I was talking about. Weird how Ford doesn't know anything about a "common problem."

Bought this auto used at 101,000 miles 1 month ago. Started off as a mild leak at the o- ring for the Tranny cooler part of the radiator. I took to the garage and they said there is an aftermarket radiator on this and the o rings do not fit right. They tried to make there own o- ring which was a major failure and the tranny fluid was every where. 2nd trip to the garage they said since is still under my warranty they will order me a new radiator. That seem to fix the Tranny cooler o- ring problem. 1 Week later the head gasket was leaking coolant. Waiting to see if this is covered under my warranty.

This car had had more repairs than any car should ever have! bought this car brand new! In the first 3 years we spent Over $2,000 in repairs. Then have to replace the radiator as well. So disappointing! Not just one radiator repair but 6 yes I said SIX RADIATOR REPAIRS AND THE DAMN CAR's only 8 years old!!! That's almost a radiator / year! Unacceptable. Never once has the repair been covered by warranty. We contacted ford after the second time and asked why a recall has not been issued . Their response was well nobody has died from the problem so it's not a required recall. REALLY FORD!?! Wow! Way to stand by ur car! I love this car when it doesn't have a repair needed. But it's beginning to lose all its value with me. I'll never buy another ford or ford made model car truck or anything they ever make ever again! I've even met strangers with the same car as me with the same issues. I'm like you've got to be kidding me!!! Ford you've lost this family!

I bought this 2006 Ford Explorer (my 3rd) brand new in Nov 2005, my first NEW one. And then it begins, bad radiators! I have replaced the radiator 5 times in one year! Now #6! I have had Ford install them twice and a private mechanic 4 times! I have contacted Ford who told me they would not recall them until they had a certain number of complaints which is complete bunk! Save your receipts they said "oh right" like that's going to happen! I love my Explorer but really this radiator thing is a joke!

So here we go my 4th radiator replacement for this stupid truck has been done so as everybody complaints in this website this definitely is a LEMON issue but the big Ford Corp will never recognize this issue. We are all screwed after spending thousands of dollars on their cars and repairs and nothing will be done, and we will never recuperated our money, but at least we are taking out our chest . I don't even want to sell because I will feel bad for the buyer that they are getting a piece sh*t truck, but I will let it go

I replaced my 2006 Ford Explorer radiator 3 times twice under the previous radiator warranties and once at my expense. I read up on complaints about these plastic radiators and found a detail that suggested to recalibrate the power control module to have the engine run cooler so there would be less stress on the plastic radiator. I had this done on the last radiator and I have to this point gone 40,000 miles and 4 years without any problem. I would suggest mentioning this to anyone working on an Explorer radiator that leaks.

I think that this information should be readily available to anyone with this problem. I had this problem fixed at a Ford dealership so the information is there, it needs to be more widespread as this is in every one's best interest to fix the first time.

I have 33,000 miles on this 2006 Ford Explorer, and I use it exclusively to go and come from work plus incidental errands. I NEVER expected to have to replace the radiator at 33,000 miles! I found a huge leak under my vehicle as I was preparing to leave work on 1/28/2014. The leak came from under the front end of the vehicle. I drove home that evening and took the vehicle to the dealership on 1/29/2014. The following day I found out from the service manager, that the radiator needed to be replaced. The cost of $1400.00, according to the service manager, was half for parts and half for labor. The dealership found no evidence of an impact or damage. I was told that the radiator seams split due to residue; REALLY?

I asked the service manager why this issue had not been identified earlier since I ALWAYS take my vehicle in to this same dealership, where I purchased it, for inspections, checks, maintenance, oil/filter changes and repairs on a regular basis according to the manufacturer's recommendations. For example, the most current cooling system coolant flush was performed on 8/13/13, and the last inspection is dated 12/12/13, and it states "Perform multi-point inspection." The service manager had no answer to my question, and basically said "this happens". I plan to report this issue to Ford as well. Thank you for this website!

Same complaint as everyone else on the 2006 Ford Explorer Radiator. 2011, replaced. January 2013, replaced again, March 2013 replaced again. September 2013 Thermostat Housing Replaced while on vacation. Now it's November 2013, Radiator has been leaking for the last month. Called Ford Dealership to see if they had seen this, acted like he never heard of it. Giving a bunch of BS. Called Ford 1-800; couldn't do anything - they did report it. Going to fix and unload car. Only 70,000 miles on 4th Radiator.

In mid November, 2012, I had the radiator replaced and per Ford Reccomendation the computer reprogrammed so the fan would come on at a lower temperature, as it was said to have built up too much pressure and blew the plastic side of the raditor apart, cost was $627.00 plus the tow bill. It seemed to be fixed and had no issue until 10/28/2013, when on my way to work i had no heat (only blew cold air), and then the temperature gauge shot all the way up and the vehicle shut off in the middle of the road in heavy morning rush hour traffic. After pushing it accross lanes of traffic to get out of the roadway, the shop advised that the bottom of the radiator blown out. It took 2 days without a vehicle and $570.00 to repair.

So, after having the bottom of the radiator blown off of the 06 EXPLODER on 10/28/2013, it cost me 2 days without a vehicle and $570.00 to get a new radiator and T-Stat. Now this morning 11/14/2013 (2 1/2 weeks later), the brand new FORD radiator has blown up again, this time on a 4 lane Highway at 8am during the morning rush hour traffic.

The temperature gauge shot up and the vehicle cut off at 55mph. NO POWER STEERING or POWER BRAKES, STEAM BLOWING OUT OF THE HOOD ALMOST UNABLE TO SEE OTHER VEHICLES! With help from a passerby, got it out of the roadway, and called for help. It was 21 degrees this morning, so it was a long wait for a ride to pick me up. I'm so Thankful that my 3 small children were not in there with me.

I have owned 4 other Ford Explorers, and never had any type of recurring issues like this. Based on all the reviews and complaints that I've read in regards to radiator issues on the 2006 FORD EXPLORERS, THANK YOU FORD for not caring about your customers safety, and recalling these vehicles that all have the same issues!