2006 Ford Explorer XLS
1FMEU62E26UB03181
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($5,883)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $5,883 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMEU62E26UB03181Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Rebuild the original window sticker for this VIN — packages, standard equipment and the sticker price the seller left out of the ad.
Look up the factory Monroney sticker by VIN →Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2006 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2006 Ford Explorer has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2006 Ford Explorer 4-DR. w/SAB
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.NHTSA campaign 06E049000
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VISIBILITYCERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN…NHTSA campaign 07E104000
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EQUIPMENTMARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT…NHTSA campaign 10E043000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2006 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2006 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $228 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $5,600 |
| April 2026 | $5,500 |
| May 2026 | $5,070 |
| June 2026 | $5,500 |
| July 2026 | $4,969 |
| August 2026 | $5,372 |
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2006–2010What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 108 | $6,948 | 100% | 138,749 mi |
| 2009 | 23 | $5,995 | 86% | 141,265 mi |
| 2008 | 65 | $6,000 | 86% | 138,343 mi |
| 2007 | 77 | $4,999 | 72% | 159,897 mi |
| 2006 | 88 | $5,122 | 74% | 156,112 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
