# Recalls that may apply to the 2006 Ford Explorer

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [05V520000](/recalls/nhtsa/05V520000.md), 2005-11-09: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR. Built 2005\-09\-02 to 2005\-10\-17.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2005356](/recalls/tc/2005356.md), 2005-11-10: Other. On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.  After a period of continuous use on the high\-speed setting, lack of grease may cause the gear teeth to distort and/or fracture during operation, resulting in the loss of wiper function.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, apply grease to the output shaft gear.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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