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2006 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Chart based on 203 repairs.
Chart based on 159 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Ford Explorer
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| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 2009 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
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2010 76000 mi US $50 |
The Heater Blend Door Actuator had a stripped gear, causing the A/C to make a clicking noise on startup, though A/C still worked fine. The new part was $50. If you have this problem, DO NOT buy the part made by Dorman, it does not work. | ||
| Sep 2012 102000 mi US $6 |
Radiator was leaking. Flushed it and refilled, then added some Bar's Leaks Pelletized Stop Leak, and it fixed the leak. | ||
| Dec 2012 108000 mi US $150 |
Torque converter felt like it was going out, replaced transmission fluid and so far so good. | ||
| Sep 2015 140000 mi US $215 |
Fan clutch was slipping - replaced (easy). Radiator was leaking - replaced with an aftermarket radiator. | ||
| Jul 2016 144200 mi US $9 |
Had to replace the thermostat. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 2007 12000 mi |
Common problem with Explorers with 6 speed transmission where transmission downshifts from 2 to 1 harsh when coming to a stop. Service bulleting was issued in November that reprogrammed the transmission and e-learned new shift strategy. | ||
| Aug 2008 15000 mi |
Two problems fixed; 1. Occasionally difficult to shift from park. Gear selector lever was replaced. 2. Ping or Click noise when reversing and going back to forward. Problem was found in right rear driveshaft, which was replaced. | ||
| Oct 2010 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. | ||
| Mar 2012 35000 mi US $18 |
Found radiator having a slow leak. Inserted Bars Leak Stop tablets into radiator and filled overflow reservoir with new coolant. Leak is now stopped but most likely this is a temporary fix. | ||
| Sep 2012 37000 mi US $244 |
Passenger side power 3rd row seat back not elevating. The motor gearbox was broken. Ordered replacement part and replaced it by myself. | ||
| May 2014 47000 mi US $204 |
Driver side third row seat electric latch assembly gear broke. Replaced the complete latch assembly. | ||
| Nov 2014 50000 mi US $4 |
Slow leak on radiator. Added Bars radiator stop leak and it stopped the leak. | ||
| Jun 2015 53000 mi US $100 |
Coolant leak from radiator top left corner. (Previous fix by leak stop products were no longer able to fix it.) Radiator replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015 55000 mi US $35 |
Sway bar link bushings were worn. Replaced with new sway bar links. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2007 31000 mi |
Transmission would kick when shifting into first when comming to a stop. | ||
| May 2009 50000 mi US $100 |
Performed TSB for known transmission issue when shifting from 2nd to 1st. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 2013 161000 mi US $450 |
Engine overheating due to leaking tee coupler from radiator to heater core. Ford will no sell just the tee, you have to buy the complete hose assmebly. | ||
| Feb 2015 171000 mi US $475 |
Bad Fuel Mileage and lack of power. Oiled Changed, Fuel Filter Changed and Spark Plugs Changed. (First time the plugs were changed) RUNS OK NOW. | ||
| Aug 2016 178000 mi US $2300 |
Front and Rear Brakes Replaced Rear springs replaced torsion bar replaced. Front and Reat Wheel Bearings Sway Bar replaced as part of suspension system repairs / Maintenance Spark Plugs Replaced | ||
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Nebraska, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015 129000 mi US $250 |
Repaired broken sway bar link. Replaced both. Also some new bushings. | ||
| Jun 2015 131000 mi US $475 |
Replaced Power Steering Pump. | ||
| Mar 2018 151000 mi US $1362 |
New front pads. Both lower ball joints. Rear Sway bar connection | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 2011 65000 mi US $100 |
Noticed coolant leak in parking lot after vehicle was parked about an hour. Took to dealer who diagnosed as bad radiator, replaced same plus trans cooler line broken in radiator removal process. | ||
| Jan 2012 120200 mi US $1000 |
3rd row power seat folding motor stopped working and needed to be replaced. (motor & gearcase one sealed unit) | ||
| Jul 2012 79700 mi US $85 |
Check Engine light on. Engine running rough. Code was P0303. Replaced #3 coil on plug assy. Problem solved. | ||
| Aug 2012 81000 mi US $170 |
No cooling from Air Conditioner. Recharge System & Check for leaks. | ||
| Sep 2012 83000 mi US $125 |
Windshield wipers would not stop wiping. Diagnose & replace wiper motor. | ||
| Apr 2013 93700 mi US $150 |
Charge ind. would come on and would able to be cleared immediately. Dealer diagnosed bad alternator and replaced it. Rear wiper would not move. Dealer diagnosed bad motor and replaced it. Car would miss and buck during acceleration. Dealer diagnosed 2 bad coil on plugs and replaced them. | ||
| May 2013 95300 mi |
Car died on side of road. Jumped battery, car started but would not stay running. Towed to dealer who replaced alternator. | ||
| Jul 2014 110500 mi US $70 |
Check engine light on repl coil on plug assy | ||
| Sep 2014 113000 mi US $65 |
Check engine light on. repl coil on plug for cyl. 7. | ||
| Jun 2016 133000 mi US $100 |
Rear Sway bar end link found broken during annual State Inspection. Replaced same. Tailgate rear window hinges broken. Remove & Replace. | ||
| Jan 2017 137000 mi US $1300 |
Transfer case motor stuck between 2WD & 4WD. Car would not move. RF Wheel bearing bad, threw ABS & Traction Control lights on inst panel 2 lug nuts sheared off. Shop replaced all 5, fixed slow leaking tire. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2010 77500 mi C $2 |
Burned out left rear turn signal/running lamp. Simple fix, first problem with my vehicle in almost a year of owning it | ||
| Apr 2011 83080 mi C $101 |
Bad misfire in Cyl 8, coil and plug removed, coil boot badly cracked and corroded, plug badly fouled. | ||
| Jul 2011 84940 mi C $95 |
the Tire pressure monitor in the right rear wheel was defective, had to be replaced, solved problem | ||
| Sep 2013 105400 mi C $95 |
Tire pressure monitor failed, replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015 124000 mi US $800 |
No cold air coming out of vents with A/C on. Passenger side vents would randomly blow hot air. Replaced driver and passenger side blend doors. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2014 123000 mi US $977 |
left exhaust manifold replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015 144000 mi US $150 |
Replacement upper left ball joint. Front and rear alignment. | ||
| Sep 2016 164000 mi US $600 |
replaced eng. cooling system thermostat | ||
| Nov 2016 165200 mi |
Replaced heater hose assmby 6L2Z 18C553 C. $342 parts. plus labor. | ||
| Oct 2017 172000 mi US $400 |
replaced water pump | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013 91000 mi US $500 |
Traction Control and ABS failure lights kept illuminating. Fixed itself for now. Likely a sensor issue, seems to happen when slush on the ground and wheel wells get splashed. Drives me nuts that when you need it most and the entire system shuts down. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2010 37000 mi US $185 |
Rear brake lights / turn signals failed. Turned out to be a wiring harness that was installed improperly at the factory. Wiring harness rubbed against metal and eventually wires wore through and shorted the tail lights. Wiring harness replaced. Axle gasket on 4WD system was leaking. Problem was fixed by replacing the gasket. | ||
| May 2010 37800 mi US $50 |
Brake shift interlock working intermittently. You needed to jiggle the shifter, push the shift button in several times etc. to get the car to shift out of park. Turned out to be a sensor on the shifter. Shifter was replaced. | ||
| Dec 2010 45000 mi US $50 |
Car was leaking (minor) in the driveway. Appeared to be radiator fluid. CarMax stated the radiator was leaking and new radiator needed. Replaced for $650, but with extended warranty I only paid $50. Not fixed satisfactorily. Car continued to leak radiator fluid. Took back to CarMax, and they tightened all fittings, stated they thought is was transmission fluid, as that circulates through the radiator also. Ran the car in the shop for 1/2 hour, but still leaks | ||
| Feb 2011 46300 mi US $50 |
Coolant leak was finally tracked to a valve/fitting under the car (around the location of the front passenger seat), whereby coolant leaked onto my driveway. After having the car into CarMax twice before, it is now fixed. | ||
| Jun 2012 61000 mi US $50 |
Third row electric seat backs (raise the back up and down for stowage in the floor) stopped working on the passenger seat (third row is split). Electric motor replaced using extended warranty insurance. | ||
| Mar 2014 79000 mi US $350 |
Check engine light came on. Was a leaking gasket on the fuel system (around the gas tank), which was allowing gas vapor to escape. New gasket needed. | ||
| Dec 2015 94000 mi US $900 |
Exhaust manifold cracked and needed replacement. Torque converter not properly locking into place. | ||
| Jul 2016 98800 mi US $975 |
Compressor replaced in A/C | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Apr 2015 125000 mi US $400 |
Worn tie rod required replacement | ||
| Jan 2016 138000 mi US $120 |
Y pipe replacement due to leak | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Dec 2010 62000 mi US $100 |
Left Rear Axle Seal was leaking | ||
| May 2012 76700 mi US $120 |
Right front sway bar snapped. Replaced both left and right sway bar. | ||
| Jan 2013 85000 mi US $3800 |
The right 3rd row power folding seat motor failed. The Transmission Valve Body is failing Transmission was rebuilt, Transmission Valve Body was replaced. | ||
| Feb 2013 85000 mi US $110 |
Blower fan control was stuck on high and would not respond. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 2012 77400 mi US $980 |
Replaced spark plugs | ||
| Aug 2013 92000 mi US $220 |
Thermostat was sticking | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 2014 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. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Kentucky, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jun 2008 14000 mi |
Rough downshift into 1st, either while stopping, or while accelerating. | ||
| Dec 2009 29000 mi |
Car was dificult to shift into gear from park | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017 72500 mi US $650 |
Cruise control button on steering wheel did not work and was swapped out with new motorcraft part. Radiator was leaking and needed replacement. | ||
| Mar 2018 75000 mi US $450 |
Third row passenger motor did not work and required replacement. Ended up swapping out the powered seats for manual ones that matched. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 2008 25000 mi |
Truck was at dealer for late engagement of shift into 1st gear from a stop and a bump feeling when coming to a stop. TSB 07-23-2 was performed. Truck still has same symptoms. Ford tech being contacted by dealer. Customer waits for answers. | ||
| Feb 2008 26000 mi |
Continuation of existing problem. TSB has been superceeded by TSB08-3-8. When dealer tried to reflash they received message of latest software installed. Delayed engagement and bump stop still exist. Rear window defogger has burnt out line. Dealer needs to order a fresh repair kit. | ||
| Apr 2008 28000 mi |
Reflash ECM and TCM and problem is solved for now. Rear window defroster line repaired with kit that needed to be ordered. | ||
| Jan 2010 49600 mi |
Driver's side back seat (2nd row) seat belt jammed as it was being pulled out to be used. Will not release or rewind. Dealer ordered new seat belt. Repair covered under the 5 year 50,000 mile safety warranty. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2008 29000 mi |
Transmission shifting hard into and out of 1st gear. Rear defroster not working, parts backordered. Shifter intermittently not moving out of Park. Shifter replaced. | ||
| Feb 2009 30000 mi |
Rear defroster had in-op lines, rear glass ordered and replaced. Problem resolved. Rear passenger door lock was very sticky, especially when below freezing. Lock actuator replaced; problem resolved. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Iowa, United States - Aug 2006 | |||
| Aug 2006 210 mi |
lifter stuck in engine when bought new and not discovered by dealer until brought back in | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Dec 2007 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 2008 36000 mi |
Hard shifts when cold - reflash of transmission cured it. | ||
| Jun 2011 72200 mi US $1309 |
transmission fluid ran out due to a fitting coming loose (might have been caused by a car wash). Required R&R of radiator as well. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2007 744 mi |
Shifting problem from 2nd to 3rd and downshift from 3rd o 2nd, also 2nd to 1st downshift - was very harsh. | ||
| Mar 2007 930 mi |
right transaxle seal leaking | ||
| Apr 2007 1550 mi |
warning light on for tire pressure - took back three times before it got fixed -dealer tried to sell me nitrogen! Repair was fault connection under the hood! | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 2008 17000 mi |
Water in rear tail lights and in right front fog lamp. | ||
| Aug 2008 21000 mi |
Rear (middle row) drivers side seat belt buckle would not function properly (latch). Item was repaired by replacing the assembly. Passenger leather seat base had "stress cracks" on the upper portion between legs. Dealership had it repaired. The repair failed 1 year later. The dealer then decided to replace the cover. Part still on back order (2 weeks). | ||
| Sep 2008 21000 mi |
Seat base cover was replaced by the dealer who sold the vehicle. | ||
| Mar 2009 25000 mi |
Hard shifting, mainly between 1st to 2nd, but noticeable though all gears. Engine would idle rough. Ford replaced throttle body and motor assembly. Slow leak from radiator. Service shop found leak from hose under radiator. Driver door creeks/pops when closing. Service department lubricated twice (first time with penitrating oil, second time with White lithium grease). Waiting to see if returns. Problem with lower hinge. | ||
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Dec 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 2017 136000 mi US $800 |
OEM compressor and/or clutch need replacement. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Aug 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013 124000 mi US $150 |
wet spark plugs | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alabama, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011 64000 mi |
Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair | ||
| Ford Explorer in Louisiana, United States Jan 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013 102100 mi US $1300 |
Stop changing gear | ||
| Ford Explorer in Tennessee, United States May 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011 96000 mi US $736 |
drivers side rear axle snapped, looked like there were previous problems not repaired correctly | ||
| Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jan 2010 76700 mi US $550 |
Vehicle gave a loud "WHOOSHING" noise when gas pedal pressed and had no working heat. Noticed coolant tank was empty and radiator fluid low. When refilled, the radiator began leaking slowly then profusely. Radiator was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2012 73000 mi US $600 |
Thermostat housing cracked causing leaks | ||
| Feb 2013 92300 mi US $1500 |
Radiator failure, barely made it a mile to the garage. Radiator replaced. This is the 2nd radiator I have had to have replaced. | ||
| Mar 2014 109000 mi US $1100 |
Leaking T Coil Factory battery bad, was replaced Thermostat housing cracked (2nd time) | ||
| Aug 2014 116800 mi US $1900 |
Trans was slipping,acceleration, jerking problems. Finally threw wrench & check engine lights. Problem caused due to 3rd Gear Ratio Error causing Transmission to go into fail-safe mode, Transmission was rebuilt. | ||
| Mar 2015 138000 mi US $650 |
Jet Engine Noise, coolant smell, losing coolant - Thermostat housing replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2012 121000 mi US $2100 |
Transmission was not taking reverse and not shifting past second gear. The shop re-built the Transmission. | ||
| Apr 2014 133500 mi US $400 |
Replaced, brake pads, rotors, front right wheel hub, both back wheel bearings and back right cv joint. | ||
| Apr 2015 136000 mi US $350 |
Replaced Spark plugs, spark plug wires. | ||
| Jan 2016 133200 mi US $90 |
The EGR valve went bad, car would turn off or sputter. I replaced the EGR valve. | ||
| Feb 2016 137600 mi US $500 |
Oil leak, replaced seal and gasket. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2006 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 2006 11 mi |
Factory Warranty repair: Rear right passenger door window will not work from the driver's controls. Had to have passenger use the door control to roll window up and down a few times before driver's control would work. Both switches replaced. | ||
| Feb 2006 300 mi |
Factory Warranty repair: Rear left passenger door out of alignment and hitting the trim of the step rail. Door was removed and re-installed. Trim had to be buffed, painted, re-glazed where door was hitting it. | ||
| Apr 2007 16000 mi |
Factory Warranty repair-issue not resolved. Gear shift lock will not release when brake depressed. 2 visits to same dealership; problem not yet resolved. Escalating issue through warranty company. | ||
| Oct 2007 21000 mi |
Selected Transmission/Drivetrain - Difficulty in getting gear shift to engage. 3rd trip to a dealership for this problem. This dealership finally got it right. This time was told that the problem is a 'known problem' at Ford but no recall. Rear passenger, driver side, window would not roll down with either the switch on that door or with the master control. Both switch's replaced. 2nd time to a dealership for this problem, only this dealership replaced the master control as well as the ne | ||
| Dec 2011 45000 mi US $700 |
Starter went out. Learned this is a known issue in model years through 2006. Ford never issued a recall. | ||
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| May 2011 73000 mi US $283 |
rear drive axel needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2011 75000 mi |
connection parts on radiator needed to be replaced, they were leaking. brake squeaked when depressed. Fixed by lubing brake assembly (inside driver cabin). | ||
| Jul 2012 94000 mi US $1000 |
Crack in piece where you put oil in the engine causing oil to leak. Thermostat needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013 112500 mi |
TPMS system was not working | ||
| Mar 2014 121000 mi |
leaking coolant. | ||
| Jun 2014 124000 mi |
Leaking coolant | ||
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Oct 2012 110000 mi US $2900 |
New radiator, rear wheel bearings, and fuel line repair. | ||
| Feb 2013 115000 mi |
Transmission took several seconds to engage when put into reverse. Dealer wanted to replace transmission solenoid for $1000. I declined the repair. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016 108000 mi |
Transmission was rebuilt with 75000 miles on it. In March the transmission started slipping again. I decided not to put alot of money into a ten year old car. That year of Explorer has major transmission problems , look on the internet. | ||
| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2008 12400 mi ¤500 |
While going off road, broke the hose of the tranny cooler and thus leaking tranny fluid. Had to replace the whole of the radiator/tranny cooler. Disappointed with the positioning of the hoses of the tranny. Tranny cooler should have been a sep unit | ||
| Mar 2009 35960 mi |
A drop in coolant level was noticed and duly informed to the service center. After troubleshooting, a leak in th radiator was found. There is a TSB regarding this and the radiator was replaced free of charge. Hand brake release lever was broken. The hand brake lever was replaced by the dealers. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 2008 40000 mi US $176 |
Radiator leak at 40000 miles. waited for radiator because Ford didn't have any and neither did radiator shop. Ford was out, this tells you they have a problem w/ radiators. there should be a recall. Power steering leak at 39000 miles. Tire air pressure sensor went out at 39000 miles. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Mar 2008 35000 mi |
Radiator was replaced due to small leak. Radiator was replaced under warranty due to a leak | ||
| Sep 2009 54000 mi US $295 |
Battery went dead, low voltage burned out the 6 cd player so it had to be replaced | ||
| May 2013 79000 mi US $245 |
Battery died, low voltage damaged the CD changer which had to be replaced. Second time this has happened! | ||
| Oct 2014 84500 mi US $800 |
Radiator was leaking and had to be replaced, 2nd time this issue has occurred. | ||
| Jan 2015 86500 mi US $150 |
Stabilizer bars replaced | ||
| Sep 2015 93000 mi US $400 |
Thermostat housing cracked, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015 98000 mi US $270 |
Rear sway bar links replaced Reflashed ecu to make the engine run cooler | ||
| Sep 2016 105000 mi US $4900 |
Engine had no compression in cylinder #4 due to broken time chain tensioner, replaced with remanufactured engine. | ||
| Aug 2017 116000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission was slipping when accelerating from a stop. Torque converter needed to be removed and repaired. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States May 2019 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jul 2019 279000 mi US $340 |
Front left hub was replaced. The ABS, tool, and traction lights were on. The braking became irregular and grinding | ||
| Ford Explorer in Utah, United States Feb 2018 - Jul 2024 | |||
| Jul 2018 103000 mi US $250 |
Replaced brake pads and rotors | ||
| Apr 2021 115000 mi US $50 |
Engine thermostat housing was gushing out coolant. Was able to get the vehicle home and replace the thermostat housing myself in a couple of hours | ||
| Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Aug 2008 35000 mi |
I was having a difficult time moving the car out of park. There was a TSB for the problem and they replaced the shifter. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 2008 52500 mi |
Rear defroster not working. 6 hour fix. | ||
| Dec 2008 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. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2014 109120 mi C $600 |
Grinding while driving. Driver side rear wheel hub removed and replaced, including bearing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2013 108200 mi US $95 |
Thermostat housing split again... second one within 2 months | ||
| Oct 2013 114000 mi US $75 |
Stupid design, sliders seized, could not free pin, had to replace caliper and bracket | ||
| Nov 2013 114000 mi US $10 |
sway bar links were replaced, passenger side broke off completely and was missing | ||
| Dec 2014 131000 mi US $3700 |
jumped timing, blew engine | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013 78000 mi US $550 |
right rear hub bearing started grinding needed it replaced, | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012 77000 mi US $140 |
The wheel sensor went bad, but it is internal, so you have to replace the whole wheel bearing assy. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virgin Islands, U.S. Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011 38440 mi US $300 |
A/C condenser drip shorted shift solenoid in tranny. replaced parts ($950) and labor came out to $1700. moved A/C drip elsewhere. Poor engineering on Ford's part airbag light on. was a fault in electrical. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2013 107000 mi US $500 |
Slippage, noise in systems, diagnosed as loose pins that came undone inside unit. The same problems you would typically read reported from 30K mileage and later. Passenger rear hub and bearing assembly replaced, also had dealer do analysis of transmission slippage issues and pull diagnostic codes from computer. | ||
| Dec 2014 135000 mi US $800 |
Wheel hub and bearing assembly. Drive side front. | ||
| Dec 2015 148000 mi |
Front hub and bearing - replacement needed. Steering fluid leak - replacement needed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Missouri, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Feb 2010 39000 mi |
Leak in sunroof. | ||
| Mar 2010 40000 mi US $300 |
broken radiator | ||
| Apr 2010 40000 mi US $100 |
ignition coil malfunction faulty EVAP solenoid and canister; car sold with this unrepaired Heater was blowing cold air when the engine is idling. Not repaired. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Sep 2011 42160 mi C $300 |
Had the rear hatch repainted due to a rust bubble forming just above the center trim piece with the Ford emblem, another factory issue in my opinion. | ||
| Oct 2011 42760 mi C $650 |
Had to repair a front differential seal leak. | ||
| Mar 2012 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. | ||
| Feb 2014 72980 mi C $750 |
Thermestat housing crack causing coolant to leak. Issue found before any other damage could occur to engine, no overheating occurred. | ||
| Mar 2015 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. | ||
| Jun 2015 89900 mi C $550 |
Replaced noisy RH wheel bearing. | ||
| Jul 2015 90700 mi C $450 |
For a second time, lift gate needs to be refinished for rust located along the chrome trim piece above the license plate. Also noticed rocker panels rusting but are not visible due to running boards therefore will leave as is. | ||
| Apr 2017 112840 mi C $150 |
Replaced egr valve | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 109000 mi US $450 |
Front differential leak repair | ||
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014 102100 mi US $200 |
transmission very rapidly jerked. Mike Naughton Ford, Aurora, Colo had car for 3 days and couldn't find problem but charged me $800. 3 weeks later took it to local repair. Found 3 bad plugs on left side. Fixed. Runs great now. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014 152000 mi |
Quick disconnect for trans cooler lines at radiator leaking. Shop had to engineer parts for repair, so a new $1000 radiator would not have to be done. Milled the connector and added 3/8npt fitting with trans hose jumper. No mare leaks seen. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Arizona, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012 80000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced Radiator Replaced brake master cylinder | ||
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