Opinions on 06 Eddie Bauer Explorer

[04SLOBRA1]

As the title states I am possibly going to pick up a 06 Eddie Bauer Explorer with the V8 and 16k mi. The finance is 2.9 from Ford and has an extensive warranty. I have heard the auto trans is garbage from a few people, I guess what I am looking for is first hand experiences and opinions with these Explorers in particular. Any info would help.
Thanks

 

[SID297]

It's a good vehicle, and the tranny in it is one of the best Ford has.

 

[logan_yomtov]

i agree with sid. they're pretty nice. If you're getting a nice deal, i don't think you'll regret picking it up.

 

[C O B R A]

My parents are buyin an 08 EB edition this summer.... so let me kno how ya like it, if you do decide to buy it.

 

[svtsmo]

they are nice. the 6sp tranny in them is very good. now if you were buying a v6 explorer then it would be a different story lol

 

[04SLOBRA1]

thanks for the responses

 

[BLOWN PONY]

My mom has one. The rear end has been grinding sence about 10,000 miles.
Somehow the Dealership thinks the rear end is not part of the powertrain....

BULLSHIT!!!

Other then that it is a great car!

 

[T-Bolt]

My stepdad has an 07 and it's great.

 

[OZ Dude]

I wish we could get them in Oz

If it's half the car my 04 Limited is you'll love it!

Oz

 

[04SLOBRA1]

sweet

 

[5liter]

You will love it. We have had to Explorers and now an EB Expedition. Never a problem.:beer:

 

[04SLOBRA1]

Ttt

 

[04SLOBRA1]

T T T

 

[gotwood]

I have an 06 EB Explorer and IMHO it is crap. I have the V-6 though the V-8 may drive better. The tranny shifts like hell and the gas milage is worse than my 07 Dodge Ram with the 5.7 Hemi. The motor that controls the third row seats went out and the sunroof will not stop leaking. There are several other issues with the thing and I plan on getting rid of it soon.

 

[04SLOBRA1]

Picking her up tomorrow or sat.

 

[crj814x4]

My wife drives the 06 explorer v8 eddie bower edition. we got it 2 years ago and it has 60k on it already. The explorer towed my 4runner with 2 quads on a trailer and it does great. Havent had a problem with it yet and on the last service we just replaced front brakes and 4 tires. Not bad and she drives like a maniac. It get used pretty hard. We love the suv.

 

[04SLOBRA1]

I like it a lot, got it certified at a great price and intrest rate with an extended bumper to bumper until 2 20 12, kinda crazy but the orig. in service date is the exact same day as I bought it two years later. The only thing it doesn't have is nav. It's got the opt.
18'' chromies and it's oxford white just like my cobra. This is my first suv and I don't even realize I am driving an suv until I look back. I can't nit pick anything I don't like about it. Hopefully I won't have any major problems but I will be using that bumper to bumper even if I really don't need to.

 

[Zorabot]

I love the 2 tone seating surfaces in the newer EB Exploder's, good luck with it. :beer:

 

[04SLOBRA1]

two tone leather is sweet and the heat is great, I am spoiled. I know there are better vehicles with more options but I can't ask for anything more