I am going to wash it this weekend and put up some more pics

$15,400

2nd owner (I have owned for 3 years)
80,000 miles
4x4
stability control
tinted windows
black with tan trim
4.0 V6 (does very decent on gas on the highway ~23-24 - in the city I am getting 17-18)
sunroof
powered 3rd row
leather
mp3 multi disc CD player
premium sound package
mp3 player jack
satellite radio ready

runs great, drives great. I have most of the service records, including the Ford recommended major tune up at 60k miles, (transmission flush, differential service, etc...)

there is about a 6" scratch on the tailgate I have never had repaired. other than that it is very clean. I kept a seat cover on the driver seat so it shows very little wear.


blue book link: http://www.kbb.com/used-cars/ford/explorer/2006/private-party-value/pricing-report?id=196216&condition=good&equipment=2035830


AND GO!!!

[Edited on November 16, 2010 at 10:18 AM. Reason : oops]

11/16/2010 10:16:50 AM

tow package?

11/16/2010 1:29:00 PM

it has a factory mounted hitch...the receiver is only 1 1/4" though. it is smaller than the standard 2" receiver you typically see. I think that is because it is only the V6 and cant pull what the V8 is rated for.

I do have an adapter that looks like this:

http://www.discountramps.com/cargoImages/receiver-adapter-3.jpg

it works fine for light towing. I wouldnt use it for heavy stuff though.

11/16/2010 2:11:34 PM

bump

11/17/2010 1:09:17 PM

bump it

11/18/2010 11:30:56 AM

Passed it along to my friend. He said he is looking for a truck not a SUV.

11/18/2010 3:21:58 PM

cool. thanks anyway.

11/19/2010 12:10:48 AM

Quote :

"it has a factory mounted hitch...the receiver is only 1 1/4" though. it is smaller than the standard 2" receiver you typically see. I think that is because it is only the V6 and cant pull what the V8 is rated for. "

nah, that's just a way for the dealer to spend a minimal amount of money while charging even more for such a [sarcasm]nice[/sarcasm] optional feature. Those receivers are worthless and should just be yanked out an replaced.

That V6 can haul most anything a normal person would need (boats, u-hauls, etc).

11/19/2010 8:34:16 AM

^ agreed, my v6 has a correct hitch as well.

(not to crap the OP's thread, the nominal cost to replace the hitch with a proper one shouldn't be a dealbreaker for anyone)

11/19/2010 10:02:17 AM

the hitch on this model is integrated with the bumper...so upgrading it is a bitch...I have inquired myself.

11/23/2010 8:44:56 PM

http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2006_Ford_Explorer.htm

Quote :

"Installation Notes: No drilling required for hitch installation Hitch is designed to fit beneath the OEM hitch Tech Tip: Hitch only fits models with factory installed 1-1/4" receiver. Vehicle may already be wired with a 4-pole flat trailer connector from the factory."

Quote :

" Installation Difficulty: 3 out of 10 Installation Time: 30 minutes"

http://www.etrailer.com/instructions.aspx?pn=75437

Nothing difficult about it.
You might want to put on a transmission cooler if you're going to be towing anywhere near it's capacity; especially if you're covering any large distances.

[Edited on November 24, 2010 at 11:03 AM. Reason : l]

11/24/2010 11:00:29 AM

well then.

11/24/2010 12:15:45 PM