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2006 Ford Explorer

2006 Ford Explorer Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$26,530 - $35,940

Original MSRP:
$24,252 - $32,626

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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2006 Ford Explorer Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 05V520000
Mfg's Report Date November 9, 2005
Component VISIBILITY
Number of Units Affected 199,942
Summary 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.
Consequence AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
Notes FORD RECALL NO. 05S40. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV

2006 Ford Explorer Models & Prices

2006 Ford Explorer XLS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS $26,530 $24,252 $395 / Month*
4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4WD $28,755 $26,232 $428 / Month*
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2006 Ford Explorer XLT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT $28,225 $25,761 $420 / Month*
4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT $29,425 $26,829 $437 / Month*
4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4WD $30,450 $27,741 $452 / Month*
4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT 4WD $31,650 $28,809 $470 / Month*
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2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer $30,200 $27,518 $449 / Month*
4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer $31,400 $28,586 $466 / Month*
4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD $32,425 $29,499 $481 / Month*
4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4WD $33,625 $30,567 $498 / Month*
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2006 Ford Explorer Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited $32,515 $29,578 $482 / Month*
4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited $33,715 $30,646 $500 / Month*
4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4WD $34,740 $31,558 $514 / Month*
4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4WD $35,940 $32,626 $532 / Month*
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2006 Ford Explorer Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
City 14/hwy 20 (4.6L engine/6-speed auto trans)   • • •
City 15/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) • • • •
City 15/hwy 21 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) • • • •
City 15/hwy 21 (4.6L engine/6-speed auto trans)   • • •
EXTERIOR Features
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Automatic on/off headlamps     • •
Black 4-bar design grille •      
Black door handles • •    
Black folding pwr mirrors •      
Black folding pwr mirrors w/puddle lamps   •    
Black roof side rails • •    
Body color body-side molding     • •
Body color door handles     • •
Body color running boards       •
Body color wheel lip molding       •
Chrome 3-bar design nostril grille     •  
Chrome 4-bar design grille   •   •
Chrome roof side rails w/black end caps       •
Fog lamps   • • •
Folding heated pwr mirrors w/puddle lamps & chrome skull caps       •
Folding pwr mirrors w/puddle lamps & body color skull caps     •  
Intermittent rear wiper/washer • • • •
One-piece liftgate w/pop-up flip glass • • • •
Onyx Grey body-side cladding   •    
Onyx Grey body-side molding •      
Onyx Grey front/rear bumpers • •    
Onyx Grey wheel lip molding   •    
Painted body color front/rear bumpers       •
Privacy glass-inc: rear door/rear quarter/liftgate glass • • • •
Pueblo Gold front/rear bumpers     •  
Pueblo Gold running boards     •  
Pueblo Gold wheel lip molding     •  
Silver roof side rails w/black end caps     •  
Speed-sensitive intermittent front wipers • • • •
INTERIOR Features
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
(2) front/rear pwr points • • • •
(3) grab handles • • • •
(4) color keyed coat hooks • • • •
(4) load floor tie-down hooks • • • •
2-line message center-inc: outside temp & compass • •    
4-line message center-inc: outside temp & compass     • •
5-passenger seating • • • •
60/40 split-folding 2nd row seat w/backrest recline • • • •
Air conditioning • • •  
Air conditioning w/dual zone automatic temperature control       •
AM/FM 80-watt stereo w/CD/MP3 • • •  
Audiophile 290-watt AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 player & subwoofer       •
Cargo management system • • • •
Center dome lamp w/1st & 2nd row map lights   • • •
Center dome lamp w/1st row map lights •      
Cloth low-back front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints, 6-way pwr driver seat, manual driver lumbar support   •    
Cloth low-back front buckets w/adjustable head restraints, manual driver lumbar support •      
Color keyed cloth sunvisors w/covered vanity mirrors •      
Color keyed cloth sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors   • • •
Color keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats   • • •
Color keyed leather-wrapped steering wheel   • •  
Color keyed leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio/climate controls       •
Electrochromic rearview mirror     • •
High series floor console w/leather-wrapped floor shift handle & wrapped arm rest       •
Illuminated entry • • • •
Illuminated glove box • • • •
Keyless entry pad     • •
Leather-trimmed heated low-back front sport bucket seats w/10-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 6-way pwr passenger seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports       •
Leather-trimmed low-back front sport bucket seats w/10-way pwr driver seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports     •  
Manual day/night rearview mirror • •    
Mid series floor console w/floor shift handle • •    
Mid series floor console w/leather-wrapped floor shift handle     •  
Overhead storage console   • • •
Pwr door locks w/cargo area lock/unlock button • • • •
Pwr windows-inc: "one-touch-down" driver window • • • •
Remote keyless entry-inc: 2 key fobs, 2-stage unlocking, autolock • • • •
Securilock/immobilizer anti-theft system • • • •
Speed control • • • •
Tilt steering column • • • •
Tire pressure monitoring system • • • •
Unique woodgrain accents       •
Woodgrain accents     •  
MECHANICAL Features
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
130 amp alternator • • • •
16" machined aluminum wheels   •    
16" styled steel wheels •      
17" chrome-clad aluminum wheels       •
17" painted aluminum wheels     •  
3.55 axle ratio • • • •
4-wheel anti-lock brakes • • • •
4-wheel drive • • • •
4-Wheel independent suspension • • • •
4.0L SOHC V6 engine • • • •
4.6L SOHC V8 engine   • • •
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD • • • •
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD   • • •
72 amp maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature • • • •
AdvanceTrac w/roll stability control • • • •
Class II trailer towing hitch • • • •
Engine block heater *Standard on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY* • • • •
Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel, underbody mount • • • •
P235/70R16 all-season BSW tires • •    
P235/70R16 all-season OWL tires   •    
P245/65R17 all-terrain OWL tires     • •
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes • • • •
Pwr rack & pinion steering • • • •
Rear wheel drive • • • •
SAFETY Features
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
2nd generation driver & front passenger airbags • • • •
Adaptive energy-absorbing steering column • • • •
BeltMinder feature • • • •
Front passenger sensing system • • • •
LATCH system on rear outboard seat locations • • • •
Seat belts-inc: pretensioner/energy management system w/adjustable height in 1st row • • • •

2006 Ford Explorer Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
17" MACHINED ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: T5K Tires)   •    
18" CHROME-CLAD ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: T5S Tires)     • •
AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE/COMPACT DISC/MP3 PLAYER -inc: 80-watt amp, 4-speakers   • •  
AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE/COMPACT DISC/MP3 PLAYER -inc: 80-watt amp, 4-speakers *Replaces STD 6-Disc CD Changer*       •
AM/FM STEREO W/IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER -inc: 290-watt Audiophile system, subwoofer   • •  
AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER (Req: 872 Cloth Manual Fold-Flat Third Row Seat)   •    
AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER (Req: 872 Vinyl Manual Fold-Flat or 87X Vinyl Pwr Fold-Flat Third Row Seat)     • •
BLACK ROOF RAIL CROSSBARS • •    
BLACK RUNNING BOARDS   •    
BLACK STEP BARS   •    
CHROME ROOF RAIL CROSSBARS       •
CHROME STEP BARS *Deletes std running boards*       •
CLASS III/IV TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG   • • •
CLASS III/IV TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG (REQ: X46 Axle)   • • •
CLOTH MANUAL FOLD-FLAT THIRD ROW SEAT *Vinyl when ordered w/leather-trimmed front seats*   •    
CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: electrochromic mirror, automatic headlamps, keyless entry w/keypad   •    
EDDIE BAUER LUXURY PKG -inc: heated leather-trimmed front sport bucket seats, dual zone elec temp controls, steering wheel audio & climate controls, pwr heated exterior mirrors w/security approach lamps, AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer *Stereo may be replaced w/589 AM/FM stereo w/cassette/compact disc/mp3 player at no charge*     •  
LEATHER HEATED SEAT PKG -inc: heated leather-trimmed low back front sport bucket seats, black pwr heated exterior mirrors w/security approach lamps   •    
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET • • • •
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (N/A w/589 Stereo) *Not Available in Alaska*       •
NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer *Not Available in Alaska*     •  
PRICED DORA • • • •
PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS   • •  
PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE   • • •
QUAD BUCKET SEATING GROUP -inc: second row floor console (Req: 872 Vinyl Manual Fold-Flat or 87X Vinyl Pwr Fold-Flat Third Row Seat)     • •
REAR CARGO SHADE •      
REAR CARGO SHADE (N/A w/872 Manual Fold-Flat or 87X Pwr Fold-Flat Third Row Seat)     • •
REAR CARGO SHADE (N/A w/872 Manual Fold-Flat Third Row Seat)   •    
REAR SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (N/A w/589 Stereo)       •
REAR SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (REQ: 583 Stereo or 58Q Navigation System)     •  
REAR SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (REQ: 96A Convenience Group & 583 Stereo)   •    
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM   • • •
SAFETY CANOPY AIR CURTAIN SYSTEM • • • •
SILVER ROOF RAIL CROSSBARS     •  
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO -inc: (6) month subscription, roof mounted antenna *Available in US mainland (48 states) only*   • • •
ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: adjustable pedals w/memory settings, HomeLink       •
ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: adjustable pedals w/memory settings, universal garage door opener (REQ: 66L Eddie Bauer Luxury Pkg)     •  
VINYL MANUAL FOLD-FLAT THIRD ROW SEAT     • •
VINYL PWR FOLD-FLAT THIRD ROW SEAT (REQ: 67C Auxiliary Air Conditioning & Heater)     • •
XLS SPORT PKG -inc: black step bars, 16" machined aluminum wheels w/P235/70R16 OWL all-season tires, color-keyed front/rear floor mats •      
AXLE Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
3.55 AXLE RATIO (STD) • • • •
3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 53G Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg)   • • •
EMISSIONS Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States* • • • •
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emission States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions) *In Maine & Vermont dealers cannot order vehicles for customers in non-California Emission State locations (except Public Service/Emergency Vehicles)* • • • •
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) • • • •
NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions) • • • •
STANDARD EMISSIONS • • • •
ENGINE Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE (STD) • • • •
4.6L SOHC V8 ENGINE (STD)   • • •
PAINT Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
SOLID PAINT (STD) • • • •
TRI-COAT SPECIAL PAINT       •
SEAT TYPE Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
CLOTH LOW BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD) •      
CLOTH LOW BACK FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, manual driver lumbar support (STD)   •    
HEATED LEATHER-TRIMMED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar support (REQ: 96H Leather Seat Heat Pkg)   •    
IMOLA LEATHER-TRIMMED HEATED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 6-way pwr passenger seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports (STD)       •
LEATHER-TRIMMED HEATED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 6-way pwr passenger seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports (REQ: 66L Eddie Bauer Luxury Pkg)     •  
LEATHER-TRIMMED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar support   •    
LEATHER-TRIMMED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seats, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports (STD)     •  
TWO-TONE LEATHER-TRIMMED HEATED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS W/PREFERRED SUEDE INSERTS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat w/memory, 6-way pwr passenger seat, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports (REQ: 66L Eddie Bauer Luxury Pkg)     •  
TWO-TONE LEATHER-TRIMMED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS W/PREFERRED SUEDE INSERTS -inc: 10-way pwr driver seats, pwr driver/manual passenger lumbar supports     •  
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
EDDIE BAUER SERIES ORDER CODE     •  
LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE       •
XLS SERIES ORDER CODE •      
XLT SERIES ORDER CODE   •    
TIRES Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
P235/65R18 ALL-SEASON OWL TIRES (REQ: 649 Wheels)     • •
P235/70R16 ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (STD) • •    
P235/70R16 ALL-SEASON OWL TIRES (REQ: 66S XLS Sport Pkg) •      
P235/70R16 ALL-SEASON OWL TIRES (STD)   •    
P245/65R17 ALL-TERRAIN OWL TIRES (REQ: 64X Wheels)   •    
P245/65R17 ALL-TERRAIN OWL TIRES (STD)     • •
TRANSMISSION Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) • • • •
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (STD)   • • •

2006 Ford Explorer Technical Specifications

Brakes
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.0 x 0.43 12.0 x 0.43 12.0 x 0.43 12.0 x 0.43
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x 0.39 11.9 x 0.39 11.9 x 0.39 11.9 x 0.39
Cargo Area Dimensions
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 44.9 44.9 44.9 44.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 85.8 83.7 83.7 83.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 43.9 43.9 43.9 43.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Displacement 4.0L/245 4.0L/245 4.0L/245 4.0L/245
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 5100 210 @ 5100 210 @ 5100 210 @ 5100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 254 @ 3700 254 @ 3700 254 @ 3700 254 @ 3700
Exterior Dimensions
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Height, Overall (in) 72.8 72.8 72.8 72.8
Wheelbase (in) 113.7 113.7 113.7 113.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.7 73.7 73.7 73.7
Fuel Tank
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
Steering
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.8 36.8 36.8 36.8
Tires
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Front Tire Size P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P235/65R18 P235/65R18
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P235/65R18 P235/65R18
Transmission
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 5 5 5 5
Vehicle
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Front Head Room (in) 39.8 39.8 39.8 39.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.0 59.0 59.0 59.0
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Second Head Room (in) 38.7 38.7 38.7 38.7
Second Leg Room (in) 36.9 36.9 36.9 36.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 59.0 59.0 59.0 59.0

2006 Ford Explorer Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock brakes
2nd generation driver & front passenger airbags
Front passenger sensing system
Seat belts-inc: pretensioner/energy management system w/adjustable height in 1st row
BeltMinder feature
LATCH system on rear outboard seat locations
AdvanceTrac w/roll stability control
Adaptive energy-absorbing steering column
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).