2006 Ford Explorer brakes problems
The 2006 Ford Explorer has 41 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
41
Brakes complaints
5%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPLORER. IN MARCH OF 2006, THE VEHICLE MADE A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AT LEAST 8 OR MORE TIMES BETWEEN MARCH OF 2006 AND OCTOBER OF 2006. IN OCTOBER OF 2006, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 25 MPH. SHE…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2006 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2006 Ford Explorer brakes — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.