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1996 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
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Chart based on 14 repairs.
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1996 Ford Explorer
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| Ford in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010 143000 mi US $450 |
Replaced driver side front door lock mechanism. Was not working at all. | ||
| Ford in California, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011 137000 mi |
I get a high and low simultanious whistle or whining sound from either the engine or transmission when I first start car. Once car warms, I still get the sounds but intermittently. Hoping its not the valve assembly on the transmission?? | ||
| Ford in Missouri, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 2011 177000 mi US $200 |
replaced gaskets | ||
| Ford in Georgia, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 2016 167000 mi US $80 |
Serpentine belt broke after AC clutch seized. Ran hot and triggered fail-safe thermostat to stay open. Replaced belt, thermostat and disconnected power to AC compressor. AC compressor must be emptied and replaced. | ||
1996 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Ford in Arizona, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 2011 161000 mi US $140 |
r&r rt front hub assembly | ||
| Ford in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011 208000 mi US $120 |
Headlight out lamp indicated driver's side headlight not functioning. Replaced bulbs, but light not repaired. Investigated other areas and determined lamp out module failed and switch corroded. Ordered replacement parts, but not installed. | ||
| Oct 2011 208000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Lampout module and headlight switch. Discovered old headlight switch corroded and dashboard mount broken. Installed new switch and taped in place. New lampout module did not fix headlight issue. Wiring is the next item to fix. | ||
1996 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Ford in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011 US $750 |
lower and upper intakes needed replacing | ||
| Apr 2011 141000 mi US $150 |
belt tensioner and belt needed replacement | ||
| Ford in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 2011 185000 mi US $30 |
Timing chain cover was leaking coolant. Replaced all gaskets involved. | ||
| Sep 2012 191000 mi US $160 |
Replaced fuel pump. The Explorer would not start in my parents driveway. I replaced the fuel pump myself and sold it two weeks later. | ||
| Ford in California, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Apr 2011 186800 mi US $530 |
Lower ball joints and outer tie rods replaced | ||
| Aug 2011 193300 mi US $240 |
Battery dripped acid on fuel regulator beneath battery and created vaccuum leak. easy fix, getting better gas mileage than before problem occured. | ||
| Dec 2011 199000 mi US $384 |
Master Cylinder failure - leaking | ||
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