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2006 Ford Explorer Limited
SUV · 210–292 hp · 15–16 mpg combined
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$32,515Factory MSRP, base configuration
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The numbers.
Four configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic.
210–292hp4.0L six-cylinder / 4.6L eight-cylinder
254–300lb-ftTorque
15–16mpgCombined · 13–14 city · 18–19 highway
RWD / 4WD5-speed automatic / 6-speed automatic
5Seats
44.9 cu ftCargo volume
4,440–4,706 lbsCurb weight
7,130–7,300 lbsMax towing
1,510–1,520 lbsMax payload
117 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- power steering
- 12V rear power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- retained accessory power
- leather steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated wood trim on dash
- simulated wood trim on doors
- front and rear reading lights
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 10-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 6-way power passenger seat
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- heated driver seat
- heated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- 1 one-touch power windows
- digital keypad power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- chrome alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All terrain tires
- P245/65R17 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Country of final assembly
- four-wheel independent suspension
- short and long arm front suspension
- short and long arm rear suspension
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 290 watts stereo output
- 7 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- adjustable speed sensitive volume control
- mast antenna
2 interiors
- Black
- Camel
Both leather.
6 factory paints
- Dark Cherry Clearcoat Metallic
- Dark Stone Clearcoat Metallic
- Cashmere Clearcoat Tri-Coat Clearcoat Metallic
- Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic
- Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic
- Black Clearcoat
Safety and recalls
4 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2006 Explorer.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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Other years of the Explorer Limited.
2007 Explorer Limited
$31,775$740 less8 colors · starting MSRP
2005 Explorer Limited
$34,985$2,470 more8 colors · starting MSRP
2008 Explorer Limited
$33,055$540 more6 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.