2006 Ford Explorer XLS

VIN 1FMEU62E56UB31525

Typical market price

$5,436

6 comparable listings

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2006 Ford Explorer XLS

VIN 1FMEU62E56UB31525

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Market price range

Based on 6 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 14, 2026

Below market

$3,997

Middle of range

$5,436

Above market

$7,294

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NHTSA build data for 1FMEU62E56UB31525

Trim

XLS

Engine

4.0L · V6

Horsepower

210

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2006

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,910 /yr est. fuel

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.

Fuel $14,550

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $28,350

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Rollover

★★★☆☆

3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2006 Ford Explorer 4-DR. w/SAB

4 recall campaigns on this model year

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN 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
VISIBILITY

CERTAIN 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
EQUIPMENT

MARATHON 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 firmed $272 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$5,500
May 2026	$5,070
June 2026	$5,500
July 2026	$4,969
August 2026	$5,245
September 2026	$5,772

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As of September 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2006 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2006 Honda Pilot has the lowest median asking price ($4,990, 74 listings with photos) and the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee the highest ($5,500, 71 listings).

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2006 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$5,084

Comparison catalog median · 68 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$5,395

Median asking price · 46 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,500–$6,990

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2006 Ford Explorer All trims	$5,084	$3,995–$6,640	68
2006 Honda Pilot All trims	$4,990	$3,799–$5,995	74
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims	$4,995	$3,500–$7,101	56
2006 Jeep Liberty All trims	$4,995	$3,999–$6,490	49
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$5,500	$3,999–$6,995	71
2006 Jeep Commander All trims	$5,395	$4,500–$6,990	46

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