Ignition Coils For 2006 Ford Explorer

 

The 2006 Explorer was redesigned, and came with 3 different types of engines. a 4.0L V6 which used a single ignition coil pack (DGE446) and a 4.6L 3v V8 that used 8 individual ignition coils (DG511). The 4.6L V8 for the 2006 model year was improved with a 3 valve per cylinder design, and different ignition coils, so keep this in mind when ordering. The 4.6 from the previous years do not share the same ignition coils in the 2006 and up 3v motors. Replacing the ignition coils can seem like a terrifying task, but it's actually no too difficult besides some leaning over you will have to do. When the coils began to fail, it is best to replace all 8, especially if the coil packs are nearing the 7 year old mark. If the coils have been replaced recently, or the vehicle is newer, you can get away with replacing just 1 coil.

 
Cost of Ignition Coils for 2006 Ford Explorer

 

The cost of these ignition coils at the local store can run from $40-$80 and even higher. This is simply way too much for most of us to be spending on these parts alone. At Araparts, we realized there was a problem, and we decided to find a solution. We found that when purchasing these parts direct, and in high volume, we can get them at a very low cost. We pass these savings on to our customers. This is how we are able to offer such high quality products at such low prices. Many times our full set of 8 coil packs are almost the same price as just 1 of the brick and mortar coils, and they are the same or better quality. Don't believe it? Try it out for yourself. You can't go wrong. We believe in our product to the point where we back it for as long as you own your 2006 Ford Explorer, and we even cover the shipping cost both ways. Most competitors will not even offer this type of warranty. In fact, many competitors do not even allow returns of electrical parts at all whether you have used the parts or not. We allow a full 60 days to return an item in new salable condition, and you can return new items for any reason you want.

 

How To Find a Bad Coil Pack in the 2006 Ford Explorer

 

This is actually quote easy. The first thing you will want is an OBDII scanner. If there is no check engine light, you will want an OBDII scanner with mode 6 functionality. When the service engine soon light comes on, simply turn the key to the "on" position. The lights on the dashboard should be on, and the engine in your Explorer should be off. Plug the scanner in, and it will give you a code. If it gives you any of the following codes, then you have a misfire:

P0300 (random)
P0301
P0302
P0303
P0304
P0305
P0306
P0307
P0308

 

A P0300 is an indication that your 2006 Ford Explorer may have another issue instead of an ignition coil. If you get any of the rest of the codes, then you can began to pinpoint the problem down to the specific cylinder. We recommend swapping the coil pack from the misfiring cylinder, resetting the scanner, and then driving your Explorer until the service engine light comes back on. When it does, re-scan. if the code followed the ignition coil that was moved, then you for sure have a bad ignition coil. If it stays on the same cylinder, then it could be another issue like a bad spark plug, fuel injector, wiring issue or more. If you feel a misfire, but there is no check engine light, then you have an occasional misfire, and need the OBDII scanner with mode 6. Mode 6 allows you to see what the PCM (main vehicle computer) records. You will be able to see how many times each cylinder misfired exactly. These are not as expensive as you'd think. Check out our how-to ignition coils section to find the article and video that we made specifically to find this out.