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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
101000 mi
US $1200
Rear AC evaporator coil developed a leak, lost all cooling in car. Replacement cost was more labor than cost of parts.
A.C. Compressor seized up, burned up the serpentine belt. Compressor blew a quarter sized hole in underside.
Replaced compressor and recharged system.
167429 mi
US $1373
central processing unit (APIM) for central touchscreen replaced
30000 mi
this is my 2nd replaced battery, 3 in total.
150000 mi
US $300
Rear high pressure AC corrosion & failure. Did not replace due to cost, capped real lines and run AC front only. Hard to reduce amount of refrigerant is system to compensate.
33000 mi
windshield wiper random wipe.
3800 mi
Back led running lights were not working. Burnt.
81840 mi
C $100
ac was out of control.... fan was always changing to full speed and touch button was not working... They change all computer and Sony Radio...1200$$$
127100 mi
C $1100
Alternative dead charge to Much 16 v
7300 mi
Rear wiper inoperable Ford Sync System shut down. Dealer installed SOP module and replaced APIM module and program.
Door panel keypad shorted out, causing door locks to constantly lock / unlock until battery died.
11000 mi
Car would not start, error code "Ignition System Fault" on the console. Dealer said the security code in the key was throwing errors. Also said battery was throwing errors. Replaced key and battery.
15000 mi
SYNC system black screen on update. Couldn't reboot.
50700 mi
Battery stopped charging, had to be replaced.
12300 mi
MyFordTouch screen quit working. Dealer ordered and replaced the APIM an loaded the latest version 3.2.2 of MFT
67000 mi
US $350
Rear view camera became inoperable and had to be replaced.
17360 mi
Replaced battery
50000 mi
US $150
Touch pad for electrical locks did not function properly and was replaced.
32000 mi
Battery died. Dealer replaced the battery under warranty.
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