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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
44000 mi
Had a reputable transmission shop check trans due to somewhat hard shifts at times. They checked the trans bands, solenoids, fluid, pressure test etc. and found everything was good. Owner said that 'hard shifts' at times is common with this vehicle.
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
98400 mi
rear differncial leaking
123000 mi
US $3000
I could hear a loud grinding noise from he back of the Explorer. Differential failing.
90000 mi
US $1800
Transmission needed to be rebuilt
89000 mi
US $400
Cv boot
78200 mi
US $2165
rear differential replaced
55000 mi
US $195
Transmission rebuilt, my cost $195 ("lubricated parts" covered under 6 month, 6k mile limited warranty).
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.
31000 mi
Slow engagement into reverse. Intermediate band found to be burnt, valve body out of tolerance. Replace bad parts, rebuild transmission and flush system.
Radiator also failed (side tank leak) and was replaced
67780 mi
C $3000
Transmission would not engage immediately when shifted into reverse OR drive from PARK. When it did engage it would jolt.
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