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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
13000 mi
Electronic cooling fans stopped working cuasing the car to overheat when stopped. Additionally, the air conditioning stopped working directly related to the cooling system.
1000 mi
software update
2000 mi
Car made screeching noise from engine right after ignition. Dealer could not replicate.
Overheated. Engine cooling fan stopped working. Replaced under extended warranty.
26000 mi
car lurches upon acceleration. dealer doesn't know what causes it.
22000 mi
leak from cooling system/heater core. Had to remove dash to replace part!
145000 mi
US $200
Oil pressure sensor failed and was replaced.
81000 mi
US $100
Oil leaking - updated gasket
53000 mi
US $45
Ignition was stuck on Saturday; resolved by Ford Roadside assistance. Took to dealer on Monday, 7/14; unable to duplicate or find any issues. Charged for 1/2 hour labor.
Vapor Canister Purge Valve was clogged/dirty. Removed and cleaned to solve the problem, at least for the short term.
121000 mi
US $250
Low oil pressure light kept coming on in an Erratic manner.
The throttle body was replaced because it was clogged with metal dust build up.
196000 mi
US $300
Primary O2 sensors failed. Replaced both upstream O2's and spark plugs while it was apart.
48000 mi
US $150
Serpentine belt replaced, was squealing and slipping in wet conditions
52000 mi
US $100
Oil leak in front cover. Replaced gasket.
20000 mi
TSB with electrical connector on fan. This repair was during a routine oil change.
59000 mi
Exhaust fumes present in vehicle after aggressive acceleration. Smell especially noticeable after highway merging. Told even though this was a TSB that this item was related to body panels. $900 quote for repair (Extended wrnty not covered)
60100 mi
Exhaust fumes present in vehicle after aggressive acceleration. Smell especially noticeable after highway merging. Ford covered all but $100 with OoW assistance.
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