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2003 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (28%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2003 Ford Explorer suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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.

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.

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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.

180000 mi

US $200

Upper control Arms/ball joints.

87000 mi

US $1700

The whole front suspension was replaced; shocks, springs, control arms, links, ball joints, bushings Rear Knuckle's replaced

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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

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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

137412 mi

US $200

Both upper ball joints loose, replaced both upper control arms

118000 mi

US $450

Left front wheel hub bearing went bad

86000 mi

US $300

Replaced rear springs because right side broken.

85560 mi

upper and lower ball joint replacment for certification

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

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

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!