1. Rear wiper quit working several years ago. Sluggish and now froze up. Hasn't worked for a long time. 2. Replaced radiator several years ago. Replaced thermostat several times over the years. Then... 2018, september,-- disappearing coolant from radiator for last 6 months with no obvious leak. Car over heated in august but no obvious leak. Kept refilling... 3 days ago bottom thermostat housing sprung a big leak and car overheated major. Replaced thermostat, and full thermostat housing. Internet recommends updating software because of overheating, but is priced at about $110 at all dealerships.
2006 Ford Explorer: windshield wiper failure
6 of the 630 complaints about the 2006 Ford Explorer describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 82,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer eddie bauer. While driving approximately 10-60 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk abnormally. The vehicle would also overheat sporadically and the rear windshield wipers would not operate. The vehicle was taken to a local transmission specialist where they rebuilt the transmission and attempted to repair the rear windshield wipers but to no avail. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the failures. The dealer made repairs to the cooling system but was unable to disable the rear windshield wipers to make repairs. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 04/25/11 *bf updated 1/13/2012 *ln
I own a 2006 ford explorer eddie bauer model. Six months after purchase, the rear wiper blade stopped working. I called the dealer which I purchased it from and they told me it is not covered and a new motor would cost $300 plus labor. I feel this is a safety issue because with the heavy snows and rain in my area, a malfunctioning rear wiper could cause an accident. I know of 4 other people with the same problem with the same vehicle. I called ford headquarters to file a complaint and they said there was nothing they can do. Please look into this problem and I am sure I am not the only person complaining of this issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the windshield wiper made a popping noise and disconnected from the motor which caused a loss of visibility. The dealer stated that the failure was normal. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would pass the information on. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was 40,101 and the current mileage was approximately 50,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH in the rain, the rear windshield wiper suddenly malfunctioned which made it difficult to see out of the rear window. The contact referenced recall 05v520000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor) but was informed that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
My ford explorer xlt 2006 had a delayed delivery date to me for 2 days due to a "bad cluster" on start up. The truck was repaired and I picked it up on november 1, 2005. This vehicle is leased. There was a recall for the windshield wipers which I had repaired on december 8, 2005. On december 9, 2005 while I was driving with my two young children in the truck I pulled out of a parallel parking space and the steering wheel began to feel very tight and it was grinding when steering slightly left or right of the center and then it would free up again making the truck easy to oversteer. As I drove the tightness would go away until I slowed down and then it would get tight again. Also the grinding on turns either left or right remained. I got to a safe place and called my purchasing dealer burns ford 359 west jericho tpke, huntington, ny 11743. They advised me not to drive the truck and call ford roadside assistance. I did and they towed the truck to burns ford. They called me later in the day to tell me that ford advised them that there is a problem with the truck and parts will not be available until the 1st quarter of 2006. The following is the notice: 18962 2006 explorer 4dr /mercury mountaineer-intermediate (1) shaft pop/clunk noise. Some 2006 explorer 4dr and mountaineer vehicles may exhibit a creak/pop heard and felt through the steering wheel, usually noticed at stationary of low-speed turns while accelerating and braking. If diagnosis finds that this may be due to intermediate shaft having stick-slip condition, do not replace the 1 shaft at this time. This is currently under investigation by engineering. A revised component is due first quarter 2006. Monitor oasis for updates. Effective date: 12/1/2005. Right now my truck is still at the dealer. I do not feel comfortable driving it and I need to rent a car. Please advise thank you, laura masiakos. *nm
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 05V520000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Ford Explorer wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2006 Ford Explorer?
6 of 630 owner complaints about the 2006 Ford Explorer (1%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Ford Explorer?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Ford Explorer
Jerking 96Stalling 50Hesitation 37Check engine light 34Harsh shifting 33Overheating 31Slipping 30Transmission failure 30ABS 27Sudden acceleration 23Won't shift 22Engine failure 16Loss of power 11Grinding brakes 9Brake failure 6Adaptive cruise 5Airbag light 5Knocking 5Fire or smoke 5Misfire 5Won't start 5
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