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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%)
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Chart based on 1662 repairs.
Ford Explorer suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 286 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 61000 mi US $250 |
Replaced upper left and right rear control arms. |
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28000 mi | Had a loud popping noise in the front end when going over bumps. Dealer said it was the transmission mount. That didn't fix the issue so they went over the front suspension and tightened everything up and it fixed the issue. They had no clue what specific part was loose. |
| 69000 mi US $1100 |
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. |
| 32000 mi | Noise in front suspension due to loose subframe bolt |
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 280hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi | Popping noise in front end and steering wheel occasionally freezes when making sharp turns. Problem NOT found and we will continue to drive until conditions worsens so they can find it. |
| 77500 mi C $55 |
RR wheel bearing assembly |
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44000 mi | All shocks replaced |
2015 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85560 mi C $535 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 94601 mi C $585 |
Right rear wheel bearing replaced |
2015 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 34700 mi | When hitting a bump on right rear wheel the car would shift to the right when hitting a bump on right rear wheel, car would shift to the right. leaking strut replaced. |
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51000 mi US $106 |
Replace right strut. |
| 14000 mi US $360 |
To eliminate clonking noises when the steering is turned to the right at low speed |
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 79000 mi US $80 |
Clicking sound in front end. Ford Dealership unable to determine cause. Told car was safe to drive. Sold car. |
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 9500 mi | Replaced Steering rack |
| 47903 mi | Left rear wheel bearing was making noise. Replaced under powertrain warranty. |
| 10540 mi | Vibration coming through the floor |
| 22700 mi | Bad rear wheel bearing - dealer replaced under warranty. |
| 63000 mi US $330 |
Front left wheel bearing was worn (identified during state inspection in May) and had to be replaced. |
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. |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 71300 mi C $600 |
Wheel bearing |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi | Stabilizer bar became lose and had to be replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Defect in arm, replaced |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80000 mi US $500 |
Shocks were making a squeaking noise when turning. |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
| 97000 mi US $89 |
Replaced hub assembly with a new one because the original was grinding. |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 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
| 80600 mi C $50 |
They change both front shock head support Rear wheel bearing passenger side scrap |
| 81840 mi C $100 |
Change front shocks passenger side |
| 84940 mi C $50 |
Lood noise, change rear wheel bearing |
| 111600 mi C $400 |
Wheel bearing |
| 163116 mi US $2643 |
replace right & left front strut assemblies |
| 99000 mi US $320 |
Both top front strut brackets had to be replaced. |
| 34000 mi | Leaking left rear shock was replaced |
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49600 mi | replace both rear upper arm bushings |
| 71000 mi US $390 |
Clunking noise at slow speeds; dealer replaced failed strut bearings. |
| 76000 mi US $135 |
Right-front Wheel bearing replaced. Dealer also had to replace the front axle since there was a new part from the manufacturer that couldn't be used with the original axle. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
Two wheel bearings failing |
| 109740 mi C $2300 |
Front struts and shocks. |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125500 mi US $285 |
Strut plates were replaced due to an issue where the suspension felt loose while coming to a stop and was causing the brakes to become warped. |
| 77000 mi US $472 |
Rear shocks |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi | Power Steering went out and all terain light came on. They did "adjustments". Got car back next day & it happened again! Returned car & they replaced steering geer unit. |
| 91000 mi US $450 |
Drive arm wore out causing strut to break into pieces. Replaced drive arm and one strut (front end) |
| 177000 mi US $500 |
Replaced the shocks/struts and mounts. They were worn out. They weren't wearing the tires or anything, but it didn't ride like it used too. |
| 194000 mi US $400 |
Replaced both front Lower Control arms, as the rear bushings were shot. |
| 21000 mi | Front sway bar link bushings making noise--clunking over bumps at slow speed. Dealer replaced both sway arm links. |
| 33000 mi US $100 |
Right rear wheel bearing replaced--making noise |
| 101000 mi US $420 |
Steering link frozen tried removing tie rods to isolate dealer replaced rack no charge then found the link frozen |
2010 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 72000 mi | Wheel bearing replacement...second one. Other done before picking up vehicle from dealer |
| 77000 mi US $600 |
Driver side strut and wheel bearing assembly |
2010 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 97000 mi US $1000 |
One front wheel bearing was replaced |
2010 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 112211 mi US $340 |
Right front wheel bearing failed and seized with little warning. Just a slight vibration for about 50 miles prior to it failing. |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| 43000 mi US $350 |
replaced right front wheel bearings/hub |
| 45300 mi US $397 |
Dealer notified us during maintenance visit that tie rod ends needed to be repaired. They replaced both but only one was worn because the boot was torn. |
| 70700 mi US $320 |
Rear wheel bearing making a loud noise at highway speeds. |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 45000 mi US $150 |
Moaning from front end, both front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 80700 mi US $600 |
Front left bearing wore out, replaced brake pads, rotors resurfaced. Replaced both front bearings. |
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 70000 mi US $950 |
Both wheel bearings needed replacement. |
| 97000 mi US $125 |
Front Wheel Bearing |
| 44000 mi US $108 |
Front Passenger Wheel Bearing |
| 88300 mi US $620 |
Both Front Wheel Bearing Hubs replaced. |
| 58560 mi | Front wheel bearing noise, due to premature wear. |
| 86800 mi C $1000 |
Not sure of exact 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. |
| 72000 mi US $245 |
replaced left front wheel bearing |
2007 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 34100 mi | Suspension bushings/links/arms bars and wheel alignment done. 65k service done. Cost around 7000 AED (UAE dhirams). |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 94700 mi US $400 |
Drivers front wheel bearing was growling. Replaced and the problem was fixed. |
| 103000 mi US $500 |
Drivers wheel bearing had play in it and was making a roaring sound and was replaced. |
| 108000 mi | Multiple Roaring sounds. Replaced both Front Wheel Bearings. Drivers Rear Wheel Bearing failed. Replaced for free under parts and labor warranty. |
| 111000 mi US $360 |
Drivers Rear Strut leaking oil badly. Replaced both sides with Quick Strut replacements plus an alignment. |
| 124000 mi US $32 |
Drivers Sway Bar Link broke. Replaced both sides. |
| 65000 mi | Replace sway bar link and set of tires. |
| 55000 mi US $400 |
RR Left Front Wheel Bearing assembly |
| 74900 mi US $150 |
Sway bars only lasted 6 months. they needed to be be replaced. Moderate driving done no 4 wheel off road or rugged terrian. |
| 117000 mi US $700 |
Original right front wheel bearing worn out at 115,000 miles, replaced both front wheel bearings as other could go at anytime. This 2007 Explorer has been virtually trouble free and just a great reliable vehicle. |
| 83200 mi US $200 |
Both front wheel hub bearings were bad. I purchased the parts online and installed them myself. |
| 85700 mi US $81 |
Both lower front ball joints were worn, loose and needed replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $30 |
Sway bar link on the front drivers side broke. Bought ford replacement part online for $30 & replaced it myself. |
| 194000 mi US $120 |
Both front wheel hubs were replaced, they were making loud noises |
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 85000 mi US $720 |
Front driver side wheel bearing noisy. replaced as a wheel hub assembly. |
| 52000 mi US $240 |
Replaced both struts due to one going bad. Not covered under warranty. |
| 91200 mi C $200 |
Right rear stabilizer had disconnected |
| 119120 mi C $500 |
Replaced warn suspension component |
| 33000 mi US $700 |
Driver side front wheel bearing replaced |
| 51000 mi US $630 |
wheel Hub Assembly / Wheel Bearing Right Upper Control Arm Replaced Replaced Both Lower Ball Joints |
| 87000 mi US $500 |
replace right tie rod replace front right wheel bearing |
| 105000 mi US $800 |
Front wheel bearing hubs getting noisy, need replacement. Rears also need replacing, but will wait until next summer. |
| 107000 mi US $550 |
Rear wheel bearings needed replacing. The bearings on these vehicles usually go about 75K. Mine went to a little over 100K. Replaced in January earlier than I was originally planning. |
| 141000 mi US $120 |
Replaced another driver side front bearing (hub unit). This unit lasted just 40k miles and was supposed to be an OEM part. This time I replaced with a Timken hub from Amazon. Cheaper and looks like a good quality part. |
| 81700 mi US $2354 |
All wheel bearings in vehicle have to be replaced. |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 55000 mi US $35 |
Sway bar link bushings were worn. Replaced with new sway bar links. |
| 178000 mi US $2300 |
Rear springs replaced torsion bar replaced. Front and Reat Wheel Bearings Sway Bar replaced as part of suspension system repairs / Maintenance |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 140200 mi | The front right wheel bearing was starting to get noisey. I changed both front wheel bearings to be safe. Front brakes were found to need new pads and were done two weeks later, but that is a maintenance item and does not count as a repair. |
| 144000 mi US $150 |
Replacement upper left ball joint. Front and rear alignment. |
| 133000 mi | Rear Sway bar end link found broken during annual State Inspection. Replaced same. |
| 137000 mi US $1300 |
RF Wheel bearing bad, threw ABS & Traction Control lights on inst panel |
| 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 |
Both lower ball joints. Rear Sway bar connection |
| 125000 mi US $400 |
Worn tie rod required replacement |
| 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. |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 133500 mi US $400 |
Replaced, brake pads, rotors, front right wheel hub, both back wheel bearings |
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 56000 mi | BAd vibration. Dealer performed TSB, still have vibration. 4 visits to dealer and still no fix. Vacuum line issue under the dash. Dealer says its normal to only have air blow out your defrost vents. |
| 110000 mi US $2900 |
rear wheel bearings, and |
| 109120 mi C $600 |
Grinding while driving. Driver side rear wheel hub removed and replaced, including bearing. |
| 279000 mi US $340 |
Front left hub was replaced. The ABS, tool, and traction lights were on. The braking became irregular and grinding |
| 40000 mi US $570 |
Power steering leak at 39000 miles. |
| 114000 mi US $10 |
sway bar links were replaced, passenger side broke off completely and was missing |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
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. |
| 148000 mi | Front hub and bearing - replacement needed. Steering fluid leak - replacement needed. |
| 97300 mi US $150 |
Stabilizer bars replaced |
| 98000 mi US $270 |
Rear sway bar links replaced |
| 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. |
| 78000 mi US $550 |
right rear hub bearing started grinding needed it replaced, |
| 77000 mi US $140 |
The wheel sensor went bad, but it is internal, so you have to replace the whole wheel bearing assy. |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 210000 mi US $500 |
Replaced steering rack because of leak Replaced steering pump because I was replacing rack |
| 215000 mi US $350 |
Replaced all four struts. One was leaking. |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 53000 mi US $1500 |
replaced ball joints |
| 82000 mi US $421 |
replace left front wheel bearing |
| 64300 mi US $100 |
worn out front wheel bearings |
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 78200 mi US $2165 |
two front ball joints replaced |
| 169260 mi C $100 |
Suspension issue |
| 85000 mi US $120 |
Replaced both links on front sway bar. |
| 60300 mi US $100 |
R/R RH hub bearing. Covered by extended warranty |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
front hub bearing |
| 89000 mi US $400 |
ball joints |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
left rear wheel bearing replace |
| 99000 mi US $450 |
replace right front wheel bearing |
| 87200 mi US $347 |
bearings in the wheel needed to be replaced |
| 170500 mi C $950 |
Parts replaced. (tie-rod) Parts replaced (wheel bearing) |
| 52000 mi US $100 |
ball joints on drivers side |
| 68000 mi US $500 |
shocks front, spring stiffeners all around, upper/lower ball joints left side. |
| 69000 mi US $180 |
upper and lower ball joint drivers side. |
| 75000 mi | THE CAR HAS A BAD REAR BEARING...HOWEVER WHILE IT COULD BE EVEN BY THE TECH IT WAS DECIDED UNTIL IT BECAME WORSE TO LEAVE IT ALONE. IT IS BECOMING LOUDER SO I AM CERTAIN THIS WILL BE REPLACED AS I FIRST THOUGHT. THIS HAS BEEN A GOOD TRUCK |
| 78000 mi | Somehow the noise in the rear axle worked itself out. |
| 79000 mi US $530 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaced due to "growling" noise |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearings for left front hub on 4-wheel drive needed replacing. |
| 55000 mi | Strut cartridge failure on back left wheel caused a loud thumping sound to enter the cabin when traveling over road irregularities. Fixed under extended warranty. |
| 53320 mi US $150 |
Front hub wheel bearings needed replacement. |
| 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 |
| 98400 mi | car pulled and vibrated in the front end. Upper and Lower ball joints were replaced. |
2004 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 82900 mi US $900 |
The front wheel bearings were replaced, but the vibration persists. The technician was unable to successfully find the problem. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 115300 mi US $450 |
Replaced both rear wheel bearings |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 93000 mi US $500 |
Front sway bar links |
| 184200 mi US $600 |
There was also a new front end tie rod and ball joint installed. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 104000 mi US $400 |
replaced right rear wheel bearing |
| 151000 mi US $287 |
Front drivers side wheel bearing went out. Seems to be a common failure. Also discovered the ball joints are bad. Will get them replaced next month. |
| 153600 mi US $458 |
Passenger side wheel bearing |
| 82000 mi US $230 |
tie ends for sway bars |
| 82200 mi US $750 |
upper and lower ball joints |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 127000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced the The ball joints. |
| 108000 mi | All 4 wheel bearings were replaced along with back brake pads |
2004 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 85500 mi US $700 |
Rear wheel bearings howling - New bearings installed, TSB. |
| 92000 mi US $20 |
"creaking" sound when going over speed bumps. Replaced front sway bar bushings with aftermarket ones that could be lubricated via grease gun |
| 107000 mi US $250 |
Rt wheel bearing found loose during brake pad replacement Found upper ball joint boot cracked on RT side. Replaced Ball Joint |
| 115000 mi US $50 |
Replaced left upper ball joint |
| 122900 mi US $250 |
Left upper ball joint boot split. Replaced left upper control arm (with ball joint) |
| 133000 mi US $50 |
Power steering pump leaking. Replaced Power steering pump with aftermarket refurbished unit. |
| 135800 mi US $200 |
Replaced upper control arm and lower ball joint and had four wheel alignment |
| 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. |
| 98000 mi US $1300 |
Front Struts Replaced due to wear |
| 98900 mi US $3200 |
Sway bar connecting links broken, repaired by owner |
| 97000 mi US $178 |
Bad bearings |
| 121000 mi US $100 |
freeplay in right rear trailing arm removed and replaced |
| 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. |
2004 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 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
| 137020 mi A $275 |
Ball joints required to be replaced at next service. |
| 92000 mi US $500 |
Failed wheel bearing w/ damage to hub bearing race. |
| 56000 mi US $340 |
Left front wheel bearing hub assembly failing, replaced both front wheel bearing hub assemblies |
| 95000 mi US $350 |
Replace upper and lower front ball joints, upper control arms due to failed ball joints and rusted control arms |
| 114000 mi US $180 |
Both front wheel bearing hubs failed, replaced both hubs |
| 74000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced front & rear shocks/springs, replaced upper & lower ball joints. |
| 116700 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings(Timken). Very difficult to remove old wheel bearings from assemblies; burned them out with a torch. |
| 151467 mi US $25 |
Replaced rear stabilizer/sway bar links. |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 180000 mi US $200 |
Upper control Arms/ball joints. |
| 71000 mi US $1 |
Replace Upper Ball Joint |
| 89000 mi US $775 |
Right and left front wheel bearings with ABS sensors |
| 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 |
Rear stabilizer bar linkages were broken. Replaced with OEM. |
| 87000 mi US $1700 |
The whole front suspension was replaced; shocks, springs, control arms, links, ball joints, bushings Rear Knuckle's replaced |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 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
| 118000 mi US $450 |
Left front wheel hub bearing went bad |
| 137412 mi US $200 |
Both upper ball joints loose, replaced both upper control arms |
| 189000 mi US $300 |
Hit a bump in road and front right spring collapsed. Parked for a week while drove Lincoln (waiting for parts) and had replaced at shop. Fairly inexpensive and quick fix |
| 192000 mi US $360 |
Ford dealer told me eventually would need to repair about 20k ago but not to worry. Last oil change they said it was bad- and it was! They said 450 for repair- told me I could save almost 100 if went to small mechanic shop! thanks! |
| 114000 mi US $281 |
Left wheel bearing making noise. Had it replaced. |
| 132000 mi US $422 |
Right front bearing replaced |
| 130000 mi US $770 |
Replaced both rear wheel bearings |
| 132000 mi US $40 |
Alignment |
| 65000 mi US $585 |
Front wheel bearing failed. Had fuel filter and trans filter replaced at same time. Unable to duplicate poor mpg issue. |
| 86800 mi C $90 |
Suspension started sqeaking at bumps. Opened and lubricated. |
| 99200 mi C $701 |
Bearing made noise |
| 72000 mi US $5 |
Upper Control Arm, two new rear coil springs |
| 86000 mi US $300 |
Replaced rear springs because right side broken. |
| 100000 mi US $50 |
Rear spring on the passenger side was broken. |
| 127000 mi US $600 |
Driver's front wheel bearing, sway bar links. |
| 170000 mi US $630 |
Sway bar link broken Front bushings worn |
| 85560 mi | upper and lower ball joint replacment for certification |
2003 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 40000 mi US $50 |
replaced front rocker arms |
2003 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 49000 mi US $100 |
power steering pump leak |
2003 Ford Explorer
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 102000 mi US $225 |
Rear end broke and was leaking fluid. |
2002 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 109000 mi US $650 |
Front left wheel bearing replaced. Rear springs and shocks replaced. |
| 83000 mi US $323 |
Replaced worn front struts. |
| 60000 mi US $150 |
upper and lower front ball joints replaced |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
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
| 45179 mi US $500 |
Rear Spring fracture. Both rear springs replaced, parts and labor |
| 113460 mi C $2500 |
- Replace four struts - Replace two control arms - Replace two ball joints - Replace sway bars |
| 106500 mi US $641 |
Replace RF hub assembly |
| 113000 mi US $787 |
Front hub assembly |
| 121825 mi US $1402 |
2 Wheel bearing replacements - RR & LR |
| 105000 mi US $1600 |
All wheel bearings replaced. |
| 64000 mi US $500 |
Bad left wheel bearing discoverd during mechanic test drive. Noise also noticed by driver, but not confirmed to be wheel bearing. |
| 65000 mi US $330 |
It was finally determined that the reason my steering wheel wouldn't stay centered was due to a faulty intermediate steering shaft. Now that this has been replaced, the steering feels perfect. Intermediate steering shaft removed and replaced based on diagnosis of loose, off-center steering wheel. This finally resolved the "alignment" issue. |
| 152500 mi US $20 |
Replaced both front sway bar end links that had broken. |
| 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. |
| 185380 mi C $100 |
Broken sway bar link on front right suspension |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD w/low range
| 106700 mi US $700 |
front left wheel bearing froze, broke off end of half-shaft, wheel was held on only by brake caliper |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 105000 mi US $800 |
went to dealer for speed control recall, discovered power steering pump leak & replaced pump. |
| 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. |
| 114000 mi US $500 |
Problem with rear wheel bearings, worn out. |
| 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. |
| 142000 mi | Also some squeaking when driving over bumps at low speeds from the front suspension, but it has done that forever. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 144000 mi US $175 |
Front wheel hubs replaced. |
| 152000 mi US $210 |
Front driver side control arm replaced. |
| 212000 mi US $2100 |
replaced wheel beering |
| 79500 mi US $180 |
Failure of front left Hub. |
| 84000 mi | another hub was failing when traded. |
| 114000 mi US $780 |
Both rear bearings and seals worn out. Replaced |
| 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. |
| 115500 mi US $780 |
Front wheel bearings making noise when turning. Both wheel hub assemblies replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $5000 |
wheel bearings |
| 124000 mi | Needed new wheel bearings. |
| 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! |
| 87000 mi US $400 |
Left rear axle -- differential seal leak. |
| 105000 mi US $400 |
Right rear axle -- differential seal leak. |
| 72000 mi US $250 |
Replace both rear hub/bearing assemblies. |
| 129500 mi US $1700 |
replaced wheel bearing on right rear |
| 132000 mi US $800 |
replaced left rear bearing |
| 140000 mi US $1450 |
rear wheel bearing was shot, had to be replaced, again. |
| 156000 mi | bad ball joints broken rear springs |
2002 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 113460 mi C $290 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaced. |
2001 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 212700 mi US $900 |
Problem with rear suspension. |
| 155200 mi US $180 |
Shocks were shot including the axle shock = 5 shocks. Tires in front showed wear on outer edges and checked ball joints, they are also shot so that is next! |
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 5.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 207600 mi US $30 |
also the front left wheel bearing may be failing, makes a growling noise. |
| 201000 mi | Growling wheel bearing. |
| 187000 mi US $1000 |
no horn, no cruise control, no washer fluid, no airbag, replaced entire steering column with used. Replaced upper control arm and then had alignment. |
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 56420 mi C $450 |
Front driver's side lower ball joint replaced. |
| 58280 mi C $700 |
Passenger tie rod replaced |
| 114700 mi C $700 |
Broken tie rod - replaced ball joints and sway bar |
| 115200 mi C $350 |
Front Bearing |
| 115000 mi US $500 |
Front wheel bearing worn and replaced. |
| 140300 mi US $360 |
Control Arm |
| 173000 mi US $360 |
Right front wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 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. |
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. |
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 |
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 146000 mi US $350 |
Had to replace both front wheel bearings. Horrible noise coming from it. Much quieter ride after the replacement. |
1999 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 119000 mi | front and back shocks |
1999 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 168000 mi US $985 |
Needed three complete ball joints replaced. |
1998 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 202500 mi US $300 |
Old Wheel Bearing caused Vehicle Instability, was replace and Problem Reduced. |
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 |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 178000 mi US $224 |
Front wheel bearings noisy. Replaced hub, bearings, seals, ABS sensor as a unit, both sides. Took about 3 hours. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 120000 mi US $100 |
Bearing on driver side went bad-- replaced bearing and hub |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 153000 mi US $145 |
Sway bar replaced. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 131000 mi US $400 |
Ball joint replacement. |
| 144000 mi | Sold because needed many repairs, including a new ball joint, new suspension (all four wheels)... |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 251000 mi US $20 |
Leaking power steering fluid. Found leak at steering rack, but decided not to replace, adding "Stop Leak" and replacing fluid, instead. Leak has been greatly reduced or eliminated since then. |
| 261000 mi US $320 |
Replaced steering rack with rebuilt unit. Old unit was leaking power steering fluid. |
| 257000 mi US $350 |
Replaced right front ball joints and muffler clamp. Car was also in for annual inspection, oil service, and TSB on brake switch. |
| 277000 mi US $292 |
Rear spring shackles too rusty to pass inspection, replaced. Also replaced loose front ball joints. Vehicle passed inspection after repairs. |
| 285000 mi US $794 |
Replaced left front lower ball joint to pass inspection |
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. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 140000 mi US $400 |
broken sway bar link |
| 138800 mi US $200 |
Replaced steering rack boot |
1996 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 161000 mi US $140 |
r&r rt front hub assembly |
1996 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 186800 mi US $530 |
Lower ball joints and outer tie rods replaced |
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