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2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

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2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:36.600Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 167 complaints 2001 2002: 144 complaints 2003: 78 complaints 2003 2004: 86 complaints 2005: 66 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 5 2007: 100 complaints 2008: 23 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 31 complaints
1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 167 complaints 2001 2002: 144 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2003 2004: 86 complaints 2004 2005: 66 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 5 2007: 100 complaints 2007 2008: 23 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 31 complaints 2010
1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 167 complaints 2001 2002: 144 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2003 2004: 86 complaints 2004 2005: 66 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 5 2007: 100 complaints 2007 2008: 23 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 31 complaints 2010

2006: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19976
19985
19990
20003
2001167
2002144
200378
200486
200566
20065
2007100
200823
20096
201031

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

5 of 5 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

The transmission failed and will not shift

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-24

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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-15

Transmission failed on highway

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-21

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.