2006 Ford Explorer

At a Glance

Pricing $25,300 - $28,795
Drive Types RWD, AWD
Engines 4.0l V6, 4.6l V8
Transmissions A5, A6
Fuel Economy 14-15 (city), 20-21 (highway)

The definitive mid-sized SUV. The Ford Explorer helped define the segment and has been a top seller. The Explorer is offered in 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive models with a choice of V6 or V8 power. Explorer offers ample room on the interior with 5, 6 and 7 passenger seating options. The independent rear suspension is fairly rare in this segment. Roll stability control helps alleviate fears of control problems.

What Changed:

Model series simplified to XLT, Eddie Bauer, and Limited. Redesigned door pull on front doors.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Explorer 4.0l V6 (210-bhp) A5 AWD $27,595
Explorer 4.6l V8 (292-bhp) A6 RWD $26,500
Explorer 4.6l V8 (292-bhp) A6 AWD $28,795
Explorer 4.0l V6 (210-bhp) A5 RWD $25,300