Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) Ford Explorer Sport (2-door)

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Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (37%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (13%)

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2002 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in Ohio, United States
- Dec 2008
Aug 2008

61861 mi

US $438
Front hub bearing with ABS sensor. 
Dec 2008

62660 mi

US $213
Replaced 4x4 Shift control module 

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in Indiana, United States
Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
Jul 2016

140 mi

US $425
Door lock actuator failed. Had to replace on both doors. 
Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Mar 2013

181000 mi

US $355
Fuel pump went out car started stuttering while driving then once stopped car would not start 

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in Minnesota, United States
May 2010 - Nov 2012
Jun 2010

113000 mi

US $394
Engine would rev high during 3rd. shift and then shift hard.  
Oct 2012

134000 mi

US $345
took car in for ABS dash light intermittent. Sensor replaced and problem solved. Then elected to go for new front disks rotors and pads after 134,800 miles. 
Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in Montana, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

120000 mi
Ball joint may or may not need to have been replaced. Traded in car before repair was made. 

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2000 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Aug 2013

264300 mi

US $300
Replaced front shocks 

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2000 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

160-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in Washington, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

104000 mi

US $80
The power steering pump on this model is a whiner.. Replaced the pump but the whining is a design flaw. 

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1999 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door)

Engine not specified

Ford in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2012 - Jul 2014
Dec 2013

290000 mi

US $800
The parking brake cable was broken and needed to be replaced. The stabilizer bar was replaced. 
Ford in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2010
Dec 2009

177000 mi

US $900
Left front wheel hub bearings wore out, wheel hub detached and shoved wheel into wheelwell. 
Ford in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Jun 2013

127000 mi

US $600
oxygen sensor 

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1998 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford in California, United States
May 2008 - Apr 2011
Mar 2010

93000 mi

US $1700
Front timing chain, tensioner, guide and sprocket replacement. The tensioners, both front and rear, had failed. 
Ford in North Dakota, United States
Jan 2010 - Sep 2013
Mar 2011

170000 mi
Replaced both front wheel hubs. The vehicle had a loud rotating noise, after looking over front end, both wheel bearings had too much play. Also replaced the half shafts, one had a tear in the boot. 

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1997 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

94000 mi

US $2091
Needle bearing exploded and melted onto input shaft 

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1996 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door)

Engine not specified

Ford in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

113000 mi
Had water pump replaced and then it started to overheat. Replaced thermostat and flushed radiator. Used blue devil to seal the head gasket and its been running for a little over a week without overheating. 

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1996 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2-door

6-cylinder manual 4WD

Ford in Ohio, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

114000 mi

US $200
Bearing failure in stock AC compressor, grinding noise and sparks when AC was turned on, no problem when off. Bought a rebuilt compressor, put it on in about one hour, extremely easy to do if mechanically inclined. 

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