From the Ford Motor Company, the Ford Explorer was introduced to the automotive world in 1990 and is still in production today. This is a mid-size sport utility vehicle that is primarily sold in North America. Since its introduction, it has been the best-selling midsize SUV in the United States. This vehicle has also been very influential and instrumental in making and changing the view of the SUV from just a special interest vehicle to becoming one of the most popular types of vehicles found throughout the world of automobiles and vehicles. . It also received a nomination for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2006.

For 2006, the Ford Explorer comes with a new frame. This newly redesigned vehicle also comes with a new, stronger base. It also features a new interior, a redesigned rear suspension, as well as a third row of seats that has a power-folding feature. Standard for the vehicle is a tire pressure monitoring system and electronic stability control. Like the Lincoln Navigator, which is a distant relative of the Ford Explorer, the latter also has power running boards. These retract when the vehicle is in motion. This vehicle also comes with a base 4.0-liter V6 engine that has the capacity to produce around 210 units of horsepower. This engine works with a six-speed automatic transmission for better performance.

This make of vehicle has a range of color options for its exterior. The list includes Dark Blue Pearl, Mineral Grey, Red Fire, Pueblo Gold, Silver Birch, Dark Stone, Black and Oxford White. Ford Explorer interior colors are offered with camel or dark stone options. There are four trim levels available for this vehicle and this version of the XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited.

Features and options on the 2006 Ford Explorer include cloth-trimmed bucket seats with adjustable head restraints, as well as a six-way power driver’s seat with manual lumbar support, split/folding second-row bench with reclining back, split/folding bench 3rd row seats, A/C with automatic climate control, single CD player, MP3 player, AM/FM radio, Audiophile sound system, subwoofer, DVD rear seat entertainment system, navigation system, cruise control color-matched steering wheel with tilt column and leather wrapped, intermittent front and rear windshield wipers with speed-sensing front, a manual day/night rearview mirror, sun visors, a front overhead console, a steering system cargo compartment, a center dome with map lights, a lighted entrance, floor mats for the front and rear, ve Power windows, power door locks, power heated outside mirrors, an electrochromic mirror, automatic headlights, a keyless entry with keypad, and a black molded grille with a four-bar design.