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We have info for following modifications of 2006 Ford Explorer

  • 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2006 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:8

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Brake System Bleed -> Caliper -> Component Replacement -> Front -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Master Cylinder -> Rear -> Stability Control Sensor Cluster -> Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Master Cylinder
  • Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge other end in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Open master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into container.
  • When fluid stops flowing, close bleeder screw.
  • Repeat procedure until there are no air bubbles in fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit.
  • When fluid s...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Troubleshooting -> Symptom Chart
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptom Chart

Refer ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 GAS

The single and tandem vacuum boosters, Figs. and , are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.

On models equipped with gasoline engines, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On models equipped with diesel engines, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.

The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actua...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Noise -> Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly -> Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force -> Brakes Pull Or Drift -> Excessive Brake Pedal Effort -> Excessive Or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GAS

Brakes Pull Or Drift

  • Tire air pressure.
  • Wheel alignment.
  • Brake pads, shoes or linings.
  • Brake or suspension components.

Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On

  • Instrument cluster.
  • Warning indicator circuit.
  • Parking brake.
  • Brake fluid level.

Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast

  • Brake fluid level.
  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder fault.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly

  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder fault.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force

  • Disc or drum brake component.
  • Parking brake component...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-Super Duty, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Pushrod -> Ranger
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS

Pushrod

E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-Super Duty, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator
  • On Expedition, F-150, Mark LT and Navigator models, adjust brake booster to master cylinder pushrod length to .980-.995 inch, Fig. .
  • On Explorer, Explorer Sport and Sport/Trac and Mountaineer models, adjust brake ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 GAS

The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...

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