| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (36%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 204 repairs.
Ford Explorer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (36%)
$1000 - $2499 (64%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 135 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $1100 |
Back breaks were completely worn out including rotors and the fronts are only 1/2 done? Seem odd to me. Tie rod and axle had play in them. Mechanic replaced some bushings and added a shim? There is a TSB out for this but I do not know what the number is. |
| 60000 mi US $2000 |
PTU replaced |
| 60000 mi US $200 |
Second PTU repair, previously replaced unit lasted exactly 13 months. Dealer initially wanted me to pay OOP ($2k), eventually Ford stepped in to cover this. |
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 280hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Replace Water Pump - beginning to leak. |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Transmission was grinding and shifting erractically. A complete rebuild was done. |
| 138000 mi US $2000 |
AC compressor failed. |
2015 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41540 mi C $750 |
The driver's side interior door panel arm rest vinyl was splitting at the seam, The vehicle was at 70,000 kms and just out of warranty. Ford refused to cover the panel under warranty although it had clearly started to split before expiry |
| 65100 mi C $1250 |
Complete front and rear brakes. |
| 71300 mi C $250 |
Replace belt tensioner / pulley and belt. |
| 84320 mi C $1500 |
Replace cracked oiling feed tube to inboard turbocharger. Had to drop engine cradle from vehicle. |
| 85250 mi C $153 |
Repaired passenger side door panel under TSB notification for free. Paid for driver door panel seam at armreast which split to be repaired at the same time. |
| 85560 mi C $535 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 94601 mi C $585 |
Right rear wheel bearing replaced |
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51000 mi US $1350 |
sensor malfunction engine mounts replaced. Transmission still slams into gears. Repairs shop says transmission is "fine" |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $2300 |
Electric steering needed steering column replaced. |
| 103997 mi US $2198 |
Timing chain |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42900 mi US $1800 |
Air conditioning compressor clutch seized |
| 58300 mi US $160 |
Dead battery |
| 72000 mi US $490 |
Wiring harness failure, caused an erroneous battery warning light. |
| 77000 mi US $1800 |
2nd air conditioner compressor replacement required ugh!!!!’ Also required a new condenser |
| 84100 mi US $800 |
The AC compressor failed and needed to be replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $1200 |
Passenger side CV and axle assembly including inner bearing. |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 53000 mi US $2200 |
Waste gate failed on the turbo. Had to replace the entire turbo assembly. Primary fuel pump failed. Had to replace the fuel pump. |
| 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. |
| 104000 mi US $3000 |
Multiple issues came up. Control Arm Bushings on both sides, strut mounts on both sides. Tie rod ends. Alignment. |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 163116 mi US $2643 |
Replace upper & lower coolant hoses, thermostat replace right & left front strut assemblies |
| 167429 mi US $1373 |
central processing unit (APIM) for central touchscreen replaced |
| 171694 mi US $490 |
Driver's side seat belt buckle/pretensioner replaced |
| 26040 mi C $120 |
Lost a piece of outside windshield trim. Changed windshield earlier, and pins get broken when this is done. Need to replace trim when replace windshield. |
| 27240 mi C $120 |
Lost the other side windshield trim after a windshield change... Dealer said when you change your windshield, its better to change for new trim... |
| 81840 mi C $100 |
Change front shocks passenger side 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$$$ |
| 99200 mi C $300 |
Park sensor not working, they change shifter |
| 111600 mi C $400 |
Wheel bearing |
| 124000 mi C $1000 |
Both gaz pump Cracks on top cover gaz smell |
| 127100 mi C $1100 |
Alternative dead charge to Much 16 v |
| 148800 mi C $700 |
Rear caliper stuck |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 109740 mi C $2300 |
rear brakes, pads, rotors etc. Front struts and shocks. |
| 72540 mi C $2500 |
spark plugs, pcv valve Brakes all around pads and rotors |
| 45000 mi US $44600 |
Cracked Windshield Washer Bottle |
| 46000 mi US $300 |
warped rotor |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29000 mi US $1144 |
two plates in transmission were change out shifter assembly replaced |
2010 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 97000 mi US $1000 |
One front wheel bearing was replaced Thermostat housing cracked, coolant was leaking. Thermostat housing and thermostat were replaced. |
2009 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 80000 mi US $1300 |
computer failed completely left stranded |
| 100000 mi US $400 |
radiator blew up |
| 122000 mi US $250 |
front cv axle replaced |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 80000 mi US $1844 |
Transmission started to get a pronounced bang when shifting into reverse. It had a hesitation also when shifting into reverse. Total rebuild job. All parts that were worn out replaced. Found out it was due to design flaws from factory. |
| 80700 mi US $600 |
Front left bearing wore out, replaced brake pads, rotors resurfaced. Replaced both front bearings. Also, thermostat housing O ring wore out, replaced entire assembly. I will not buy another American brand of vehicle! |
| 107000 mi US $358 |
Had to have solenoid pack replaced (again), after rebuild job 2 years ago. Water from ac condensation dripping down on wire terminal caused corrosion to short wires thus sending wrong signal to tranny telling it to shift when not suppose to. |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 109500 mi US $1500 |
The pcm was bad and needed to be replaced. It a few month to get this part. |
| 111000 mi US $685 |
Noise in driver front wheel bearing. Dealer said that it could driven for anther month or so. Had the repair done that day anyway. |
| 115000 mi US $1200 |
wheel hubs with sensors brakes pads and calipers |
| 86800 mi C $1000 |
Not sure of exact part. |
| 94060 mi C $800 |
Heater core malfunction |
| 118420 mi C $300 |
Replaced defective auto running boards with universal steps |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 85000 mi US $2900 |
Catalytic converter went bad because the Air Sensor went bad. They have had my car for 2 weeks, now they tell me the part is back ordered and will not be shipped for another week. |
| 125000 mi US $2500 |
transmission not going into overdrive |
| 150000 mi US $330 |
seats worn and cracked. |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 36000 mi US $5000 |
transmission grenaded, needed to be fully reworked |
| 94700 mi US $400 |
Drivers front wheel bearing was growling. Replaced and the problem was fixed. |
| 98300 mi US $300 |
Radiator leaking at seam between plastic tank and aluminum, top drivers side. Replaced radiator and refilled with G-05 coolant. |
| 93000 mi US $500 |
Bulkhead connector sleeve started leaking. To replace required dropping the transmission pan, so while in the transmission a filter replacement and fluid exchange was also done. |
| 103000 mi US $500 |
Drivers wheel bearing had play in it and was making a roaring sound and was replaced. |
| 108000 mi US $1000 |
Y-Pipe on heater hose split to rear heating unit has a slow leak. Coolant was not visible on ground, but could be smelled and left residue. Replaced with part from Ford that cost $240 from the dealership due to hose deterioration. Multiple Roaring sounds. Replaced both Front Wheel Bearings. |
| 111000 mi US $360 |
Drivers Rear Strut leaking oil badly. Replaced both sides with Quick Strut replacements plus an alignment. |
| 115500 mi US $2000 |
2 broken studs on both exhaust manifolds and warped manifolds. Studs, manifolds, and gaskets replaced. lower slide pins on both front calipers frozen. Was able to remove one, but the other was stuck and resulted in replacing drivers front caliper bracket. Also replaced pads and rotors at same time. |
| 111700 mi US $1139 |
Transmission lines rusted out and needed to be replaced. At the same time, replaced rear radiator, which had been damaged for years. |
| 118000 mi US $675 |
Electronics failure led to car unable to shift (stuck in 3rd). Dealer quoted $3,700 to replace transmission. Took car to transmission repair shop where they replaced solenoid assembly for $675. |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 46500 mi ¤4000 |
AUTOBOX Overhaul, clonking and whinning. Just outside warranty and no goodwill!! Typical Ford |
| 53300 mi US $250 |
thermostat replaced |
| 67000 mi US $2200 |
Brackets rusted on converter |
| 111000 mi US $3585 |
Transmission starting slipping when going into reverse. Had to replace the transmission with factory rebuilt unit. Rarely under any load in reverse due to downhill driveway, so not really noticeable until I had to back up with a small load. |
| 81700 mi US $2354 |
Electronically flawed, alternator, battery, ecu unit, body damage repair, engine good, severe electrical issues! All wheel bearings in vehicle have to be replaced. |
| 80580 mi C $2700 |
3rd row electric "stow" seats would not raise/lower. Some form of latch needed to be replaced on both seats. |
| 91200 mi C $200 |
Right rear stabilizer had disconnected |
| 119120 mi C $500 |
Replaced warn suspension component |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 161000 mi US $450 |
Engine overheating due to leaking tee coupler from radiator to heater core. Ford will no sell just the tee, you have to buy the complete hose assmebly. |
| 171000 mi US $475 |
Bad Fuel Mileage and lack of power. Oiled Changed, Fuel Filter Changed and Spark Plugs Changed. (First time the plugs were changed) RUNS OK NOW. |
| 178000 mi US $2300 |
Front and Rear Brakes Replaced Rear springs replaced torsion bar replaced. Front and Reat Wheel Bearings Sway Bar replaced as part of suspension system repairs / Maintenance Spark Plugs Replaced |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 129000 mi US $250 |
Repaired broken sway bar link. Replaced both. Also some new bushings. |
| 131000 mi US $475 |
Replaced Power Steering Pump. |
| 151000 mi US $1362 |
New front pads. Both lower ball joints. Rear Sway bar connection |
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Left Rear Axle Seal was leaking |
| 76700 mi US $120 |
Right front sway bar snapped. Replaced both left and right sway bar. |
| 85000 mi US $3800 |
The right 3rd row power folding seat motor failed. The Transmission Valve Body is failing Transmission was rebuilt, Transmission Valve Body was replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $110 |
Blower fan control was stuck on high and would not respond. |
| 72200 mi US $1309 |
transmission fluid ran out due to a fitting coming loose (might have been caused by a car wash). Required R&R of radiator as well. |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Noticed coolant leak in parking lot after vehicle was parked about an hour. Took to dealer who diagnosed as bad radiator, replaced same plus trans cooler line broken in radiator removal process. |
| 84300 mi US $1000 |
3rd row power seat folding motor stopped working and needed to be replaced. (motor & gearcase one sealed unit) |
| 81000 mi US $170 |
No cooling from Air Conditioner. Recharge System & Check for leaks. |
| 83000 mi US $125 |
Windshield wipers would not stop wiping. Diagnose & replace wiper motor. |
| 93700 mi US $150 |
Charge ind. would come on and would able to be cleared immediately. Dealer diagnosed bad alternator and replaced it. Rear wiper would not move. Dealer diagnosed bad motor and replaced it. Car would miss and buck during acceleration. Dealer diagnosed 2 bad coil on plugs and replaced them. |
| 133000 mi US $100 |
Tailgate rear window hinges broken. Remove & Replace. |
| 137000 mi US $1300 |
Transfer case motor stuck between 2WD & 4WD. Car would not move. RF Wheel bearing bad, threw ABS & Traction Control lights on inst panel 2 lug nuts sheared off. Shop replaced all 5, fixed slow leaking tire. |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 76700 mi US $550 |
Vehicle gave a loud "WHOOSHING" noise when gas pedal pressed and had no working heat. Noticed coolant tank was empty and radiator fluid low. When refilled, the radiator began leaking slowly then profusely. Radiator was replaced. |
| 73000 mi US $600 |
Thermostat housing cracked causing leaks |
| 92300 mi US $1500 |
Radiator failure, barely made it a mile to the garage. Radiator replaced. This is the 2nd radiator I have had to have replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $1100 |
Leaking T Coil Factory battery bad, was replaced Thermostat housing cracked (2nd time) |
| 116800 mi US $1900 |
Trans was slipping,acceleration, jerking problems. Finally threw wrench & check engine lights. Problem caused due to 3rd Gear Ratio Error causing Transmission to go into fail-safe mode, Transmission was rebuilt. |
| 138000 mi US $650 |
Jet Engine Noise, coolant smell, losing coolant - Thermostat housing replaced |
| 121000 mi US $2100 |
Transmission was not taking reverse and not shifting past second gear. The shop re-built the Transmission. |
| 133500 mi US $400 |
Replaced, brake pads, rotors, front right wheel hub, both back wheel bearings and back right cv joint. |
| 136000 mi US $350 |
Replaced Spark plugs, spark plug wires. |
| 137600 mi US $500 |
Oil leak, replaced seal and gasket. |
| 73000 mi US $283 |
rear drive axel needed to be replaced. |
| 75000 mi US $235 |
connection parts on radiator needed to be replaced, they were leaking. |
| 94000 mi US $1000 |
Crack in piece where you put oil in the engine causing oil to leak. Thermostat needed to be replaced. |
| 102100 mi US $1300 |
Stop changing gear |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 38440 mi US $300 |
A/C condenser drip shorted shift solenoid in tranny. replaced parts ($950) and labor came out to $1700. moved A/C drip elsewhere. Poor engineering on Ford's part airbag light on. was a fault in electrical. |
| 42160 mi C $300 |
Had the rear hatch repainted due to a rust bubble forming just above the center trim piece with the Ford emblem, another factory issue in my opinion. |
| 42760 mi C $650 |
Had to repair a front differential seal leak. |
| 72980 mi C $750 |
Thermestat housing crack causing coolant to leak. Issue found before any other damage could occur to engine, no overheating occurred. |
| 86800 mi C $1100 |
Had to replace two bad wheel bearings, LF and RR. Also have minor leak at front axle seals but will not change at this time. After repair, I can now hear the LF wheel bearing will need to be changed in the next few months. |
| 89900 mi C $550 |
Replaced noisy RH wheel bearing. |
| 90700 mi C $450 |
For a second time, lift gate needs to be refinished for rust located along the chrome trim piece above the license plate. Also noticed rocker panels rusting but are not visible due to running boards therefore will leave as is. |
| 112840 mi C $150 |
Replaced egr valve |
| 110000 mi US $2900 |
New radiator, rear wheel bearings, and fuel line repair. |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
Slippage, noise in systems, diagnosed as loose pins that came undone inside unit. The same problems you would typically read reported from 30K mileage and later. Passenger rear hub and bearing assembly replaced, also had dealer do analysis of transmission slippage issues and pull diagnostic codes from computer. |
| 135000 mi US $800 |
Wheel hub and bearing assembly. Drive side front. |
| 80000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced Radiator Replaced brake master cylinder |
| 131000 mi US $3700 |
jumped timing, blew engine |
| 54000 mi US $295 |
Battery went dead, low voltage burned out the 6 cd player so it had to be replaced |
| 79000 mi US $245 |
Battery died, low voltage damaged the CD changer which had to be replaced. Second time this has happened! |
| 84500 mi US $800 |
Radiator was leaking and had to be replaced, 2nd time this issue has occurred. |
| 86500 mi US $150 |
Stabilizer bars replaced |
| 93000 mi US $400 |
Thermostat housing cracked, needed to be replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $270 |
Rear sway bar links replaced Reflashed ecu to make the engine run cooler |
| 105000 mi US $4900 |
Engine had no compression in cylinder #4 due to broken time chain tensioner, replaced with remanufactured engine. |
| 116000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission was slipping when accelerating from a stop. Torque converter needed to be removed and repaired. |
2005 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 89000 mi US $5600 |
Engine timing chain broke. Not happy! |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 135000 mi US $3500 |
transmission failed on trip 130 miles from home; OD dropped and by the time it was picked up for tow; 4th gear had dropped. When vehicle went into shop for transmission repair I was explaining a noise I had hear the previous Sunday. Per repair shop it was timing belt. After doing research decided not to repair as it was VERY labor intensive for $1500 quote |
| 53000 mi US $1500 |
no air coming from dash air outlets. took out dash and replace vacuum assembly. problem solved replaced ball joints |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 122140 mi C $450 |
Cat Converter |
| 153760 mi C $2500 |
Unsure of parts - but my Check Engine Light came on and "Check Transmission" displayed on console. Per Mechanic - I had lost 2nd and 5th gear, with my reverse gear almost at failue. |
| 169260 mi C $100 |
Suspension issue |
| 123000 mi US $3000 |
I could hear a loud grinding noise from he back of the Explorer. Differential failing. |
| 73900 mi US $120 |
thermostat replaced |
| 78200 mi US $2165 |
rear differential replaced two front ball joints replaced |
| 90000 mi US $1800 |
Transmission needed to be rebuilt |
| 96300 mi US $657 |
Problems with alignment. 1) Replace both front lower ball joints. 2) Alignment 3 Oil change |
| 96000 mi US $483 |
Problems with alignment, Replace right rear bub bearing D.R Out tie rod |
| 95700 mi US $3900 |
Alignment issues. Was told I needed upper and lower ball joints, tie rods and the rear differential needed to be replaced |
| 59200 mi C $175 |
Fan belt squeeked. Needed to replace belt and tension adjuster |
| 67780 mi C $3000 |
Transmission would not engage immediately when shifted into reverse OR drive from PARK. When it did engage it would jolt. |
2004 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 219000 mi US $40000 |
The transmission went out. The car will not shift in reverse or go out of first gear. |
| 147000 mi US $1500 |
These 5R55S transmissions are junk. It keeps grinding lots of shavings into the pan and the o/d comes on flashing on & off. Then it doesn't want to stay in o/d. It's a sealed trans w/ no dipstick. Wish I could find a rplcmnt unit that came w a dipstick. |
| 145000 mi US $800 |
5R55S sealed-up transmissions are a bunch of junk! |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 118000 mi US $2200 |
Oil filter adapter gasket leaking. Manifold hose leak, and actuator door broken. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 184000 mi US $1500 |
Changed CV joint Repaired transmission |
| 184200 mi US $600 |
Charged ac There was also a new front end tie rod and ball joint installed. |
| 189300 mi US $175 |
New oil filter housing |
| 94600 mi US $3040 |
A belt in the transmission broke, which required a complete rebuild. |
| 105000 mi US $1600 |
Starter failed, and the flywheel had to be replaced as well. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 95000 mi US $5300 |
The car was shaking at idle. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $800 |
Replaced rear axle (limited slip) for the second time under warranty. ALso replaced radio subwoofer, and front wheel bearing. |
| 80000 mi US $4300 |
Replaced transmission. I had reported hard shifting and other transmission problemds to Ford since the vehicle was new but they did not fix it. After the factory extended warranty (75K miles) ran out, the transmission failed entirely. |
| 106300 mi US $200 |
The rear limited-slip differential started chattering again on slight turns. It has done this repeatedly since delivery. The temporary "fix" is to replace the rear lube with new 140W synthetic lube and add the special XL3 friction modifier. |
| 127000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced the The ball joints. |
| 128000 mi US $400 |
The backup warning system was not working. wiring and speaker replaced. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 131000 mi US $1000 |
Gear (or sprocket?) at the head of the drive shaft was severely damaged requiring immediate replacement. |
| 138000 mi US $1500 |
Replace upper and lower ball joints. During same visit I had brakes replaced, all 4 and an alignment. Front left bearing replaced. The rear wheel bearings are making noise but not recommended to replace them until they get worse. Replaced left front wheel bearing. Also got new Fireston Destination Tires and new brakes. Car now makes a road whirring sound from 35 mph to 45 mph. Had differentials and transfer case drained and refilled including friction modifier. |
| 138000 mi US $845 |
Replaced alternator and emergency brake shoes. |
| 138000 mi US $2300 |
Replace rear differential |
| 98900 mi US $3200 |
Transmission completely inoperable. Sway bar connecting links broken, repaired by owner |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Oxygen sensor at the back of the catalytic converter had to be replaced |
| 83700 mi US $514 |
Replaced alternator and battery |
| 89000 mi US $900 |
Worn rear wheel bearings have been causing roaring noise for about 1 year. Shop assured me there was no rush to get this done. Decided it was time to fix. New wheel bearings and one new axle because heat generated seized hub to axle. |
| 88700 mi US $290 |
Replace serpentine belt and pulley tensioner kit |
| 98000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced thermostat body to correct coolant leak Front Struts Replaced due to wear |
| 97000 mi US $178 |
Bad bearings Heater Blend motor broken, had to disassemble dash to access it |
| 119700 mi US $105 |
Front axle seal and rear bearing rear hatch hinges replaced |
| 136300 mi US $600 |
bearing with sensor built in replaced |
| 156000 mi US $1050 |
Differential carrier bearing failed. Replaced all bearings and seals in differential |
| 195000 mi US $1500 |
Computer died and needed to be replaced. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 82000 mi US $870 |
Brake repair, specifics not known. |
| 93700 mi US $1255 |
Replace front wheel bearings and ball joints |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 175000 mi US $3500 |
Transmission fluid pump died and caused tranny to run dry. |
| 188000 mi US $4500 |
One of the bearings disintegrated while towing. Engine is a complete loss. |
| 44000 mi US $160 |
Broken heat shield on front transfer case. Broken duct vent in dash. |
| 62000 mi US $750 |
Left and right front wheel bearings replaced under extended warranty. Transmission problem fixed with computer flash at owner's expense. Pinion seal and rear axle seals replaced under extended warranty. |
| 74000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced front & rear shocks/springs, replaced upper & lower ball joints. |
| 83000 mi US $1500 |
Paint on hood was bubbling due to iron contamination in aluminum hood (see TSB 06-25-15 ALUMINUM BODY PANELS - CORROSION). Aluminum hood replaced with steel hood & repainted. Vehicle was beyond paint warranty time frame. |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Replaced all 8 ignition coils and spark plugs. |
| 104000 mi US $400 |
Replaced all seals and fluid in rear differential. |
| 116700 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings(Timken). Very difficult to remove old wheel bearings from assemblies; burned them out with a torch. |
| 124900 mi US $2500 |
Transmission developed major leak while driving. Transmission rebuilt by local transmission specialist. |
| 49600 mi C $2000 |
Don't remember all the dates but the transmission was rebuilt 2x out of warranty and then replaced completely and paid for by Ford Canada & the dealership. Also antilock & reverse sensors repaired 3x in warranty. Heater blower, cruise control and computer |
| 143840 mi C $465 |
Heater Blower Fan |
| 154380 mi C $200 |
New ignition on the steering column since the old one came out with the key |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 181000 mi US $1200 |
Damaged Tie rod end was replaced. Front upper a-frames on both left and right sides were also damaged. |
| 184000 mi US $100 |
Transmission wouldn't move immediately when put in gear. If you gave it a good amount of throttle, it would jerk into gear, then drove fine. It did this in forward and reverse gears. Got two different opinions and both agreed. Drivers side window power actuator broke. Replaced with aftermarket part. Rear hatch window actuator cable failed. Replaced with OEM part. Rear stabilizer bar linkages were broken. Replaced with OEM. |
| 192000 mi US $250 |
Alternator was bad. Replaced with new one. |
| 199000 mi US $250 |
There was an engine code that the temperature was not getting to optimal conditions. It ran fine, in fact it's been like that for over a year, but the problem turned out to be the thermostat. While I had a day off, I replaced the spark plugs and wires, air filter and the cruise control switch. |
| 229000 mi US $300 |
Timing chain cassettes broke. Didn't appear to cause any timing issues at the time we repaired it, it was just very noisy, but was running great. Replaced cassettes, put it all back together, then a few days later it got loud again. Suspect that it jumped time on the drivers side. Have not had time to pull engine again to repair. Besides, it's been cold. |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 115000 mi US $2600 |
replaced w/ rebuilt w/ 1 year warranty. work done by trans specialist shop. |
| 135000 mi US $2000 |
oil pump broke, engine seized. replaced with used engine. 90 day warranty. |
| 145000 mi US $120 |
both front struts were replaced after the spring on the right front strut cracked. bolt attaching strut to tie arm was rusted and seized. needed to grind bolt out. |
| 147000 mi US $485 |
wheel bearing worn down and had to be replaced |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 43623 mi US $660 |
Front pinion seal leak; Power window (rear) drive/switch replacement. Covered by ESP. |
| 66900 mi US $2000 |
Rear differential bearings; front sway bar bushings; both front lower ball joints; solenoid pack for the transmission. Covered under ESP plan, $2k was quoted cost w/o plan. |
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Shifter was difficult to place in park after driving; TSB addressed the problem, part repaired. |
| 127000 mi US $600 |
Driver's front wheel bearing, sway bar links. |
| 154600 mi US $250 |
P0301 CODE REGULARLY SENT, NO RESOLUTION |
| 165800 mi US $150 |
Thermostat housing cracked |
| 170000 mi US $630 |
Exhaust noise, needed new muffler Sway bar link broken P0301 code still active Front bushings worn |
| 173000 mi US $200 |
P0301 code still active, replaced intake gasket and bolts. |
| 187000 mi US $499 |
Timing chain issue diagnosed with rear chain. $3500 to repair. No repair made. |
| 89000 mi US $400 |
ABS - speed sensor bad. |
| 94000 mi US $125 |
Blend motor assy replaced. 'click of death' |
| 96300 mi US $3600 |
Transmission rebuilt with newer 07 -08 parts |
| 118000 mi US $450 |
Had Ford kit installed to reduce differential noise Left front wheel hub bearing went bad |
2002 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 70000 mi US $3000 |
Third gear clusters out on 5-speed automatic transmission. Common occurance on 2002 Explorers with this particulr transmission. |
| 145000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission went out completely at 145,000 miles. Terrible transmission in this car. I am replacing to sell it. |
| 83000 mi US $323 |
Replaced worn front struts. |
| 88000 mi US $2600 |
Bad torque converter. Replaced transmission at transmission shop. |
| 138000 mi US $1000 |
Head Gasket leaking oil. Transmission had to be removed to repair. Made it far more costly. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 107000 mi US $2200 |
Replaced transmission |
| 109000 mi US $250 |
Transmission shifting very roughly, had to be rebuilt A/C compressor developed two cracks, entire a/c system had to be replaced Vehicle would not idle when cold, Idle Air Control (IAC) valve replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $800 |
Intake manifold was leaking coolant at the thermostat housing, needed to be replaced CEL was on, gas cap needed to be replaced |
| 126000 mi US $110 |
CEL light on, shop indicated gas cap was bad after testing emissions system. 2nd time gas cap had to be replaced in 6 months! |
| 129000 mi US $150 |
Bypass hose in the back of the engine split, had to be replaced |
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
4x4 not working. discovered in middle of blizzard. after hours of troubleshooting, determined needs new part that may or may not completely fix problem. decided not to throw more money away in this car leaking differential. not worth fixing terrible noise in back wheels every time went over bumps. was shown both rear wheel springs cracked. not worth sinking more money into this car |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 107000 mi US $211 |
line from resevoir to brakes rudted thru (live by ocean - everything rusts) |
| 108500 mi US $641 |
Replace RF hub assembly |
| 112000 mi US $330 |
Insufficient cooling; recharged system Ambient temp sensor failed. Temp incorrect on display. Replaced sensor. |
| 113000 mi US $787 |
Front hub assembly |
| 113200 mi US $140 |
Dead battery |
| 121825 mi US $1402 |
Brake shoe replacement 2 Wheel bearing replacements - RR & LR Serpentine belt replaced Differential fluid replaced - Front Warning light - Mass AirFlow Sensor |
| 113460 mi C $2500 |
- Replace four struts - Replace two control arms - Replace two ball joints - Replace sway bars |
| 116560 mi C $250 |
Replace belt tensioner Replace belt tensioner |
| 175000 mi US $2500 |
Rear differential has made noise since new. Was repaired under warranty few years ago. At 178,000 rear finally went - car barely drivable. Drove to dealer and traded in for new Honda. |
| 83700 mi C $450 |
Front wheel bearing |
| 102920 mi C $1000 |
1 front and 1 rear wheel bearing replaced. |
| 135160 mi C $100 |
Replace broken front sway bar link. |
| 140740 mi C $300 |
Replace right front shock absorber. |
| 169260 mi C $3400 |
Crankshaft bearing spun - engine seized. Engine replaced with used engine from wreckers. |
| 179180 mi C $3200 |
Transmission failed at 288,000 km. Bores worn, overdrive planetary gear destroyed. Rebuilt. |
| 185 mi C $450 |
Broken sway bar link on front right suspension Engine misfiring. Replaced all spark plugs. Misfire continued, returned and replaced a coil. Misfire continued, returned a week later and replaced another coil. |
| 210800 mi C $350 |
Replaced #8 ignition coil. |
| 220100 mi C $450 |
Replaced U-Joints |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD w/low range
| 85000 mi US $600 |
gear failed in transfer case - rear wheels could not drive engine in engine braking mode - also very noisy clutch engagement - so replaced a gear and 2 other small parts in transfer case. |
| 92000 mi US $1124 |
4wd module in dash failed needed to be replaced power door lock on passenger front door would stick and not unlock |
| 106700 mi US $700 |
front left wheel bearing froze, broke off end of half-shaft, wheel was held on only by brake caliper |
| 59000 mi US $1200 |
transmission rebuild was told transmission case servo bore worn and needed to be bored an sleeved,bad pressure valve, planitary and input shaft worn and torque converter needed to be replaced |
| 67000 mi US $2800 |
full transmission rebuild on privious repair they did not bore and sleeve transmission case servo bore or replace pressure valve wich I was told was cause of original failure and the reason for second failure |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 52000 mi US $250 |
rear seal on differential leak |
| 72000 mi US $1250 |
Rear seal on differential leak, noise in rear end. Replaced the bearings in the rear, brakes also and the seal AGAIN!!! Drove home much quieter. Have had a grinding noise in the engine when cold for about 40000 miles, according to forums it's a timi |
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced clutch in rear differential. complained about cruise control, everything checked out and dealer said he couldn't repair it. Still doesn't work |
| 89000 mi US $350 |
Rear end howling. Was told by dealer couldn't be fixed. It's a factory defect problem and I ended up shimming the pinion in the rear end myself. Rear panel on back tail gate broke for the 4th time since we purchased this vehicle new. I ordered the part and replaced it myself. I am sure It will break again. These things have more problems than I care to mention. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
Blew out the water pump. Replaced plugs attempting to stop the grinding noise, do this every 10K miles. Replaced the rear differential oil in an attempt to shut up the rear end which failed. Replaced spark plugs to reduce grinding noise caused by timing chain tensioner, every 10K miles. Also add Sea Foam to oil about 100 miles before changing oil. Real fix would replace tensioner. Replaced the rear differential oil in an attempt to shut up the rear end which failed. |
| 105000 mi US $260 |
went to dealer for speed control recall, discovered power steering pump leak & replaced pump. Car stalled out on left turn, shop cleaned throttle bore and plate, IAC motor. Also replaced serpentine belt, lubed lower control arm bushings in the front. Am really afraid this stupid Explorer will stall out again. |
| 107000 mi US $125 |
Explorer made loud squeaking noise from front end when driven over speed bumps, problem was bad front stabilizer bar frame bushings - replaced. |
| 124000 mi US $2100 |
4 oil leaks in the car |
| 4000 mi US $28500 |
Moonroof trim partially came off |
| 154000 mi US $7000 |
car started slipping, jerking and lurching. brake band was discovered broken in half along with most of the gears and plates worn out.Repair shop repaired the transmission by replacing the worn out and broken components. |
| 162000 mi US $336 |
Coolant leak, hoses and valves needed replacement |
| 163000 mi US $700 |
fuel pump died |
| 173000 mi US $206 |
Heater control valve was leaking. Valve was replaced. |
| 189000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced leaking radiator and radiator hoses. Replaced valve cover gaskets. |
| 114000 mi US $500 |
Problem with rear wheel bearings, worn out. |
| 119000 mi US $900 |
Replace rear end, later fix seal leaks on new rear end. |
| 122000 mi US $1250 |
Transmission failure, replaced with rebuilt transmission. |
| 126000 mi US $700 |
The rear wheel bearings were replaced due to completely being worn out (they were smoking and creaking). This was formerly misreported on Truedelta, last year the rear end was replaced. |
| 91000 mi US $400 |
Brake master cylinder out. Front driver brakes rattling/noise. |
| 103000 mi US $2400 |
1st, 2nd and reverse gears were all damaged by a failed pin-bearing in the transmission. A complete overhaul was required. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 166000 mi US $1400 |
Timing chains |
| 167000 mi US $1875 |
Lost transmission |
| 67000 mi US $1000 |
Rear wheel bearings failed due to too much preload. This seems to be a common failure for this vehicle. Ford would not cover it under warranty. |
| 88000 mi US $380 |
door switch and handle replaced |
| 110800 mi US $300 |
New coil pack, plugs and wire. |
| 115500 mi US $780 |
Front wheel bearings making noise when turning. Both wheel hub assemblies replaced. |
| 125000 mi US $200 |
Window regulator failure. Replaced by new one. |
| 122000 mi US $5000 |
wheel bearings |
| 50000 mi US $3000 |
Head gasket blown, cylinder head warped. Took several diagnostics to determine cause of rough idle, hesitation at highway speeds, and check engine lamp. Required new head gasket, spark plugs, and aluminum cylinder head. Reprogrammed PCM (Powertrain C |
| 87000 mi US $400 |
Left rear axle -- differential seal leak. |
| 105000 mi US $400 |
Right rear axle -- differential seal leak. |
| 120000 mi US $700 |
4x4 high and 4x4 low lights flashing 3x / 5 mins. No ability to shift in / out of 4x4 / 4x2 mode. Replaced 2 4WD control modules. Did not fix. Required trip to shop to repair / replace transfer case actuator motor. |
| 163000 mi US $1875 |
Rear-end noise checked for excessive noise. Turned out bearings were shot. Rear-end needed complete rebuild. |
| 173000 mi US $250 |
Explorer developed an accelerated rust-out rate. Last year there were no bodywork holes discovered during safety inspection. Now there is so much rust, car will not pass inspection. |
| 171740 mi A $2600 |
Vehicle missing replaced 3 x coils still missing, it is a known fault replaced upper bearings & other parts |
| 176000 mi US $140 |
I replaced the alternator myself at the site it failed so I did not have to have it towed. |
| 207700 mi US $4000 |
Had to have the transmission completely rebuilt Had to replace radiator. Likely cause by repair shop replacing Heater Control Valve and dropped broken parts into cooling system |
| 212000 mi US $2100 |
rebuilt rear end replaced wheel beering |
| 103500 mi US $200 |
Door sensor/ Alarm goes off intermittently. |
| 103000 mi US $1800 |
Broken band, drives but won't shift properly. |
| 131000 mi US $1900 |
Transmission was going for the last three years and finally had to get it rebuilt. Chose this because the trans had lasted this long and worried about an unknown transmission. Still bangs slightly when I back up. |
| 129500 mi US $1700 |
replaced wheel bearing on right rear |
| 132000 mi US $800 |
replaced left rear bearing replaced trailer wiring plug transmission shift lever does not always engage drive, or may pop out while driving, but this was not repaired successfully |
| 138000 mi US $100 |
gauge cluster overheats and needles flail about with reckless abandon after approximately five minutes of run time |
| 140000 mi US $1450 |
gauge cluster was overheating, sent out for repair, was unable to repair so had to replace with new cluster power windows completely inoperative, door was taken apart and rewired to replace worn wires that were causing a short door ajar light was staying on, as was dome light, regardless of whether the door was open or closed. new door sensor was installed rear wheel bearing was shot, had to be replaced, again. |
| 151000 mi US $500 |
rear hatch window exploded from going over train tracks |
| 65000 mi US $1800 |
Had the differential rebuilt. The 8.8" rearend is notorious for failing, just like the transmission which I had replaced 2 years ago. |
| 78200 mi US $600 |
I was sitting at a stop light and heard a loud boom from the back of my car. Got out to inspect; my right rear coil spring had snapped in half. Known defect from Ford but they won't pay. This truck is full of defects! |
| 125000 mi US $1850 |
I'm on my 3rd transmission now. Dealer had fixed the trans 10 years ago, and it, all of a sudden, started slipping. The transmission has NO dipstick to check the fluid level by the writer fluid level was low and had burned up trans, $5k. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $2200 |
Motor froze. Cause undetermined. Recommended by mechanic to find specialist and replace motor |
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 5.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 165000 mi US $250 |
Clock spring in steering is defective. No horn, No drivers airbag, no cruise control. |
| 187000 mi US $1000 |
no horn, no cruise control, no washer fluid, no airbag, replaced entire steering column with used. repaired AC with a new condenser. Replaced upper control arm and then had alignment. |
| 189200 mi US $150 |
Alternator gauge showing discharge, battery light came on. Truck would not start. Used Jump Box to drive to repair shop. |
| 189000 mi US $300 |
brake line replaced. Had hole in line. |
| 193000 mi US $800 |
tune up and was running ruff |
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 194000 mi US $140 |
Noticed that the battery was losing charge. Tests showed it to be a failed alternator. Bought a new alternator and installed it. Problem solved. |
| 216000 mi US $2500 |
Lost 2nd and 4th gear. Took to Earlington transmission who diagnosed a broken 2nd gear band plus other worn parts in the transmission. They rebuilt the transmission. |
| 220700 mi US $200 |
Replaced the radiator due to a continuing leak. Fixed now. |
| 223000 mi US $275 |
Had to have driver side lower ball joint replaced. Had to replace sway bar links and shocks on front and rear. Also had to replace the shackles on the rear suspension. |
| 185000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission rebuild |
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 97000 mi US $1066 |
Car made roaring sound at speed. Both right and left bearings were bad. Car drives fine now. |
| 101000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced upper/lower ball joints. Car is AWD. |
| 169000 mi US $1100 |
Front wheel bearings were damaged and causing severe vibration. Valve cover oil leak. Gaskets replaced. 3 sensors replaced. |
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 107000 mi US $940 |
Both front wheel bearing pack noisy--replaced |
| 125000 mi US $1100 |
Ball joints |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 148000 mi US $500 |
Ball joints, control arms, tie rod ends, camber cams, shocks all needed replacing. They were original ford OE Stock from when it rolled off show room. Replaced all with aftermarket brands, raybestos, monroe. Parts are superior to OE parts |
| 154000 mi US $3200 |
Transmission blew 7 bearings, a servo and a band. Oil Can Henries put wrong transmission fluid in. They are refusing to honor damage, so paying out of pocket to repair. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 112000 mi US $2500 |
transmission failed all sensors and torque converter |
| 120000 mi US $145 |
Short in wire caused engine failures. Idler pulley snapped off, tension pulley broke and serpentine belt broke. |
| 120000 mi US $100 |
Bearing on driver side went bad-- replaced bearing and hub |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 103540 mi C $1000 |
Broken belt for power steering. When towed discovered no coolant and cause was due to leak in heating coil that also need to be replaced. Leaking coolant from heating coil. |
| 103540 mi C $550 |
No airconditioning because of leaking coolant. |
| 104780 mi C $250 |
Unable to start car from park position in transmission. Intermittent problem. Somewhat improvement after repair. |
| 120400 mi C $450 |
Power chair did not move back or forth. Repaired power seat switch. |
| 119860 mi C $450 |
rust on tire rims leading to flat tires. dead rear lightbulb. |
| 133000 mi US $2100 |
Engine blew a head gasket due to a clogged radiator. I bought a 96K replacement engine and a new radiator. Had my shop install. |
| 135000 mi US $140 |
Lights,Dash,dimmed and trouble lights came on. Air bag began to beep and engine began to run terrible. Tested Battery,voltage regulator and alternator. Replaced alternator which included a new voltage regulator. Work was done by me. |
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