Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact stated that the reading from the temperature gauge increased when the radiator failed. the radiator leaked coolant due to defective plastic. the radiator was replaced three times. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired a fourth. the failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
Since purchasing this vehicle new in january 2007 the radiator has been replaced twice. now, in december 2013 with 114000 miles, the radiator is losing coolant and the engine smells of coolant after driving. most likely the radiator will have to be replaced for the third time. *tr
My son was driving home and the truck started jerking uncontrollably and he couldn't back up so had to call a tow truck. all of the transmission fluid had leaked out due to radiator failure. the truck was off warranty so had to buy a new radiator. in order for the radiator to have a warranty had to buy another part from the ford place for 200.00. got the part and radiator. within six months to a year, same thing happened, had to have another radiator. have had three radiators and now this year 2013 leaking again and the radiator that i paid $600.00 for the radiator place has went out of business so i have to buy another radiator. this is an ongoing problem with this 2006 ford explorer xlt and ford knows about it. i am afraid to drive it half the time, never know when i won't be able to move it if all of the fluid leaks out or may stop in traffic suddenly. please help us to get ford to recall these trucks. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when an abnormal noise emitted from the engine compartment. the contact maneuvered to a safe location and noticed an excessive amount of radiator fluid leaking onto the ground. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for the defect and the radiator was replaced each time. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 32,000. the vin was not available.