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Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 1662 repairs.
Ford Explorer other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 86 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 5 mi | Drivers door lock failed, unable to unlock drivers door. Vehicle was in the dealer for over a month waiting for new door locks. Apparently parts are backordered as this has been as issue with the new Explorers. |
| 19840 mi | Drivers door lock failed, would not unlock or lock, set alarm off when attempting to gain entry |
2018 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17980 mi | Roof rack rail mount was loose |
2017 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 500 mi | Re-balance of all 4 wheels |
| 7500 mi | rear seat belt jammed |
| 17000 mi US $800 |
Rear tires replaced after going bald due to towing. Alignment checked but very close to correct. Assume pulling a 2 axle car trailer on 2 trips of 1600 mi caused the issue as the front tires look new. |
| 1860 mi | The OEM wheels were installed in place of the Winter wheels on April 12th. First time I had a chance to drive on the OEM Hankooks and there was a slight vibration which gradually got worse over the following days. Took the vehicle back to the dealer and they rebalanced all wheels. Vibration now 95% gone. No Charge. Will continue to drive the vehicle some more to see what happens and report back to dealer service department as requested. |
| 74000 mi | Fuel cap assembly had to be replaced. Spring and lock closing the door malfunctioned |
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 34245 mi | Rubber train on drivers door split |
2015 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 15500 mi | Seatbelt light stayed on but not all the time |
| 22000 mi | Exterior door handle driver side broke . |
2015 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 34700 mi | Exhaust smell in cabin. TSB performed sealing the rear of the vehicle and replacing the rear air vents and reprogramming the climate control module. |
| 36000 mi | Vehicle exhaust and gasoline scent present in vehicle on occasion following Ford TSB. Modifications made to venting at rear of vehicle. |
2015 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Install missing bumper clip. |
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi US $360 |
Two safety belts replaced under warranty. One was stuck and the other has to be cut off when a child got entangled in it. |
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4000 mi | Metal support bar that holds up the front of the load floor when the power 3rd row is stowed came loose and was pointed into the passenger area. Was able to snap it back into place. |
| 66227 mi US $802 |
Left front door latch would intermittently not open fully resulting in the inability to close the door. Latch mechanism was replaced. |
| 15000 mi | Second row passenger side bucket seat would not fold down/away using the automatic fold button. You could do it manually, but only with a lot of effort and tugging/pulling. |
| 22000 mi US $600 |
Integrated Key/Key FOB physicaly broke while trying to turn in ignition. Car was still under warranty but Dealer said that Key's are not covered. Also I needed to replace a second key(lost) $600 total. |
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44640 mi C $800 |
Driver's door handle replaced. Tab broken holding handle and had to continually push back into place |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 3655 mi | Traction Contrel System engaged while on dry pavement. I was unable to disengage TCS. Engine reving high as a result of TCR. Brought to dealer to see RCA. Results inconclusive. Dealer updated ECU and Antilock firware to latest rev. |
| 59000 mi US $100 |
Rear deck did not open fully |
| 33000 mi US $350 |
Tires replaced under warranty. Standard Equipment Michelin's dry rotted over the past 3 years in storage. |
| 20000 mi | Seat belt not locking |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6820 mi | HEADLIGHTS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT |
| 31000 mi | Windows wouldn't go down smooth on driver or passenger side, they would jump down |
2012 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 17700 mi | Driver's power seat not sliding smoothly when going backward. |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1600 mi | Driver's - side mirror LED panel window has water/condensation inside. |
| 171694 mi US $490 |
Driver's side seat belt buckle/pretensioner replaced |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi US $44600 |
Cracked Windshield Washer Bottle |
2011 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 13000 mi | Loud wind noise in the upper right hand side of the windsheild. Wind noise is more noticalbe during windy conditions. |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31300 mi | loose rear-view mirror |
| 31000 mi | Back hatch does not open all the way. Problem with gas shocks. |
| 32000 mi | Back hatch does not open all the way. Problem with gas shocks. |
| 40200 mi | Under engine air deflector failed and became detached. Appears to have been improperly reattached during oil changes. |
| 20000 mi | Power folding 3rd row seat stuck. Dealer found that sound insulation was interfering with seat operation. Said it is a known problem |
| 25000 mi | passenger side power third row seat jammed. Seat is stuck halfway between folded flat and upright. Cannot move manually either. Dealer says new tracks must be installed. Parts ordered. Still waiting after 2 weeks. |
| 26000 mi | waited 4 weeks for parts. dealer finally called and said parts had arrived. installed new tracks and a latch on the power folding 3rd row seats. |
| 34000 mi | 3rd row power seats stuck during unfolding process. This is the 3rd time this has happened to this vehicle in 3 years. |
| 43000 mi | MYFordTouch |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 195900 mi | Driver's Window shattered at Bottom. Might have been installed incorrectly by previous owner. Replaced with Window from similar vehicle. |
| 14200 mi | TSB recall |
| 17300 mi | front wiper stops working. |
| 39000 mi | Rear liftgate would not go all the way up |
| 85000 mi US $50 |
Vibration hum coming from front end, dealer could not find a problem. |
| 3000 mi | both side mirror replaced again due to moisture in the side indicator led's built into the mirrors. |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| 49200 mi US $462 |
Rear windshield wiper stopped working. |
| 43000 mi US $495 |
right front wheel bearings/hub replaced |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 109000 mi | Had Tires rotated and oil change then 10 days later wheel fell off due to shop error. |
| 118420 mi C $300 |
Replaced defective auto running boards with universal steps |
2007 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 50000 mi | lug nuts loose, studs broken off. dealer caused issue |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 121000 mi US $100 |
Center rear seat belt bolt fell off and released the seat belt. The bolt appears to have been too short. |
| 142000 mi US $225 |
Passenger side power running board not working. Replaced entire running board assembly with one from a junkyard for $225, instead of paying $1700+tax for a new one at the dealer. |
| 145200 mi US $10 |
Power running board on drivers side did not work. I removed it, had a broken bracket. I repaired the bracket and reinstalled the running board. Works great now! |
| 151000 mi US $16 |
Both rear axle nuts were loose. Bought the socket to fit the axle nut and torqued to specs. Must have been an issue when I bought the car as I have not worked on the rear brakes or rear wheel bearings until now. |
| 178000 mi US $36 |
All 7 Instrument panel light bulbs were replaced since one was burnt out. I ordered bulbs at fordparts.com and installed them myself. |
| 199000 mi US $36 |
Hood struts no longer held up the hood. Both struts were replaced with OEM hood struts that I found online for $18 each. Cost at Ford Dealer is $56 each |
| 75000 mi | Folding running boards were seizing up do to corrosion of extension linkage. Boards were lowered to extended position and motors disconnected. |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 22000 mi US $56 |
Front tire was loosing air. Dealer found the tire valve was leaking and replaced valve. |
| 98000 mi US $375 |
housing over thermostat cracked allowing slow leak of coolant |
| 56100 mi C $2700 |
3rd row electric "stow" seats would not raise/lower. Some form of latch needed to be replaced on both seats. |
2006 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 34720 mi | Rear right hand door hinge replaced as found door noisy while opening. |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 28000 mi | Right 3rd row seat would not rise. Gear assembly with motor was stuck. Removed cover behind 3rd row seat to access the assembly. Applied grease to the gears and it started working, thought it is not as smooth as the left side seat. |
| 47000 mi US $204 |
Driver side third row seat electric latch assembly gear broke. Replaced the complete latch assembly. |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 133000 mi US $100 |
Tailgate rear window hinges broken. Remove & Replace. |
| 137000 mi US $1300 |
2 lug nuts sheared off. Shop replaced all 5, fixed slow leaking tire. |
| 21000 mi | Rear (middle row) drivers side seat belt buckle would not function properly (latch). Item was repaired by replacing the assembly. |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 48360 mi | Rear wiper stuck in position. I removed the motor assembly and found wiper shaft binding in motor housing due to corrosion. I cleaned out corrosion, greased the housing and shaft and reassembled. Has been working fine since. |
| 35960 mi | Hand brake release lever was broken. The hand brake lever was replaced by the dealers. |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 135000 mi US $3500 |
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 |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 24000 mi | Rear door on passenger side would not open. Inside and outside handles had no effect. Door locks cycled (many times) would eventually get door open. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 108000 mi US $50 |
Replaced bad tire pressure warning sensor inside the tire/wheel assy. They have a long life (5 yr) battery, but that wasn't the problem. Road Salt had corroded the metal cap that screws on to the metal stem to add air to the tire. Junk. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 119700 mi US $105 |
rear hatch hinges replaced |
| 80600 mi US $324 |
Fuel sensor wasn't working, it had to be changed. |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 54000 mi US $545 |
Lubricate door latch switches. Cleared sunroof drain lines |
| 62000 mi US $750 |
Left and right front wheel bearings replaced under extended warranty. |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 184000 mi US $100 |
Rear hatch window actuator cable failed. Replaced with OEM part. |
2003 Ford Explorer
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 89000 mi US $40 |
We hear a rattling noise but dealer could not hear it. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 104500 mi $40 |
One rear window hinge broke. Replaced hinge. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD w/low range
| 158700 mi US $120 |
Hood latch and cable replaced. Hood would pop up driving on highway or if lifted by hand as though the release had been pulled. Hood didn't completely open. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 174000 mi US $35 |
Replaced door ajar sensor to get rid of warning lamp; this repair also re-enabled external courtesy lamp timer, autolock, retained accessory power, door chime; eliminated constant 'key in ignition' chime. |
2001 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 150000 mi US $250 |
Rear hatch handle and lock release broke and required new handle be installed, requirin drilling out rivets on original handle and removal of rear hatch plastic panel to get inside rear hatch to connect to lock release. |
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 5.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 135000 mi US $250 |
Replaced OEM fuel pump |
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 115000 mi US $500 |
Hood shocks would not hold up hood. Shocks replaced. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 94000 mi US $600 |
Rear trunk/door latch brushings were replaced and door alignment was done to insure proper closing so that "door open" light wouldn't stay on. |
1997 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 143000 mi | Rear driver side door lock stuck. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 131000 mi US $300 |
Door latch broken, door would not open |
| 144000 mi | door latch failure... |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 119860 mi C $450 |
rust on tire rims leading to flat tires. dead rear lightbulb. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 156700 mi US $10 |
rear hatch not closing, removed hatch, did body work on hinge attachment points re-installed door and replaced tail light bulb (broken by slamming mis-aligned hatch) |
1996 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 143000 mi US $450 |
Replaced driver side front door lock mechanism. Was not working at all. |
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