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2011 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (11%)

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2011 Ford Explorer transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

60000 mi

US $100
shifter not going into park always. needed adjustments. 
29000 mi

US $1144
two plates in transmission were change out shifter assembly replaced 

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2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

81000 mi

US $150
Transmission cooler bypass valve hose connection failed at the valve body. The actual threaded fitting sheared off, not a failure of the hose. Replaced bypass valve and sold the vehicle! 
70000 mi

US $100
Shifter assembly repaired to fix occasional false reports where the vehicle did not realize it was in park. 
25000 mi Axle replacement and CV joints replaced 
54000 mi Clunk when accelerating from a partial stop. Hesitation when shifting. Dealer rebuilt valve body. 
55500 mi 1-2 shift clunked when accelerating from around 20mph (like leaving a toll booth). Dealer re-flashed ECM, said it didn't take the first time. 

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2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

49000 mi

US $250
Shifter will not always go into park 

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2011 Ford Explorer Transmission Problems

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