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2006 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 202 repairs.
2006 Ford Explorer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 158 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 200934720 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 201076000 miUS $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 2012102000 miUS $6 | Radiator was leaking. Flushed it and refilled, then added some Bar's Leaks Pelletized Stop Leak, and it fixed the leak. | ||
| Dec 2012108000 miUS $150 | Torque converter felt like it was going out, replaced transmission fluid and so far so good. | ||
| Sep 2015140000 miUS $215 | Fan clutch was slipping - replaced (easy). Radiator was leaking - replaced with an aftermarket radiator. | ||
| Jul 2016144200 miUS $9 | Had to replace the thermostat. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 200712000 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 200815000 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 201028000 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 201235000 miUS $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 201237000 miUS $244 | Passenger side power 3rd row seat back not elevating. The motor gearbox was broken. Ordered replacement part and replaced it by myself. | ||
| May 201447000 miUS $204 | Driver side third row seat electric latch assembly gear broke. Replaced the complete latch assembly. | ||
| Nov 201450000 miUS $4 | Slow leak on radiator. Added Bars radiator stop leak and it stopped the leak. | ||
| Jun 201553000 miUS $100 | Coolant leak from radiator top left corner. (Previous fix by leak stop products were no longer able to fix it.) Radiator replaced. | ||
| Sep 201555000 miUS $35 | Sway bar link bushings were worn. Replaced with new sway bar links. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200731000 mi | Transmission would kick when shifting into first when comming to a stop. | ||
| May 200950000 miUS $100 | Performed TSB for known transmission issue when shifting from 2nd to 1st. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 2013161000 miUS $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 2015171000 miUS $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 2016178000 miUS $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 2015129000 miUS $250 | Repaired broken sway bar link. Replaced both. Also some new bushings. | ||
| Jun 2015131000 miUS $475 | Replaced Power Steering Pump. | ||
| Mar 2018151000 miUS $1362 | New front pads. Both lower ball joints. Rear Sway bar connection | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201165000 miUS $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 2012120200 miUS $1000 | 3rd row power seat folding motor stopped working and needed to be replaced. (motor & gearcase one sealed unit) | ||
| Jul 201279700 miUS $85 | Check Engine light on. Engine running rough. Code was P0303. Replaced #3 coil on plug assy. Problem solved. | ||
| Aug 201281000 miUS $170 | No cooling from Air Conditioner. Recharge System & Check for leaks. | ||
| Sep 201283000 miUS $125 | Windshield wipers would not stop wiping. Diagnose & replace wiper motor. | ||
| Apr 201393700 miUS $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 201395300 mi | Car died on side of road. Jumped battery, car started but would not stay running. Towed to dealer who replaced alternator. | ||
| Jul 2014110500 miUS $70 | Check engine light on repl coil on plug assy | ||
| Sep 2014113000 miUS $65 | Check engine light on. repl coil on plug for cyl. 7. | ||
| Jun 2016133000 miUS $100 | Rear Sway bar end link found broken during annual State Inspection. Replaced same. Tailgate rear window hinges broken. Remove & Replace. | ||
| Jan 2017137000 miUS $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 201077500 miC $2 | Burned out left rear turn signal/running lamp. Simple fix, first problem with my vehicle in almost a year of owning it | ||
| Apr 201183080 miC $101 | Bad misfire in Cyl 8, coil and plug removed, coil boot badly cracked and corroded, plug badly fouled. | ||
| Jul 201184940 miC $95 | the Tire pressure monitor in the right rear wheel was defective, had to be replaced, solved problem | ||
| Sep 2013105400 miC $95 | Tire pressure monitor failed, replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015124000 miUS $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 2014123000 miUS $977 | left exhaust manifold replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015144000 miUS $150 | Replacement upper left ball joint. Front and rear alignment. | ||
| Sep 2016164000 miUS $600 | replaced eng. cooling system thermostat | ||
| Nov 2016165200 mi | Replaced heater hose assmby 6L2Z 18C553 C. $342 parts. plus labor. | ||
| Oct 2017172000 miUS $400 | replaced water pump | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201391000 miUS $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 201037000 miUS $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 201037800 miUS $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 201045000 miUS $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 201146300 miUS $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 201261000 miUS $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 201479000 miUS $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 201594000 miUS $900 | Exhaust manifold cracked and needed replacement. Torque converter not properly locking into place. | ||
| Jul 201698800 miUS $975 | Compressor replaced in A/C | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Apr 2015125000 miUS $400 | Worn tie rod required replacement | ||
| Jan 2016138000 miUS $120 | Y pipe replacement due to leak | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Dec 201062000 miUS $100 | Left Rear Axle Seal was leaking | ||
| May 201276700 miUS $120 | Right front sway bar snapped. Replaced both left and right sway bar. | ||
| Jan 201385000 miUS $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 201385000 miUS $110 | Blower fan control was stuck on high and would not respond. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 201277400 miUS $980 | Replaced spark plugs | ||
| Aug 201392000 miUS $220 | Thermostat was sticking | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 2014140200 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 200814000 mi | Rough downshift into 1st, either while stopping, or while accelerating. | ||
| Dec 200929000 mi | Car was dificult to shift into gear from park | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201772500 miUS $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 201875000 miUS $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 200825000 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 200826000 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 200828000 mi | Reflash ECM and TCM and problem is solved for now. Rear window defroster line repaired with kit that needed to be ordered. | ||
| Jan 201049600 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 200829000 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 200930000 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 2006210 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 200836000 mi | Hard shifts when cold - reflash of transmission cured it. | ||
| Jun 201172200 miUS $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 2007744 mi | Shifting problem from 2nd to 3rd and downshift from 3rd o 2nd, also 2nd to 1st downshift - was very harsh. | ||
| Mar 2007930 mi | right transaxle seal leaking | ||
| Apr 20071550 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 200817000 mi | Water in rear tail lights and in right front fog lamp. | ||
| Aug 200821000 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 200821000 mi | Seat base cover was replaced by the dealer who sold the vehicle. | ||
| Mar 200925000 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 2017136000 miUS $800 | OEM compressor and/or clutch need replacement. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Aug 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013124000 miUS $150 | wet spark plugs | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alabama, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 201164000 mi | Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair | ||
| Ford Explorer in Louisiana, United States Jan 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013102100 miUS $1300 | Stop changing gear | ||
| Ford Explorer in Tennessee, United States May 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201196000 miUS $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 201076700 miUS $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 201273000 miUS $600 | Thermostat housing cracked causing leaks | ||
| Feb 201392300 miUS $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 2014109000 miUS $1100 | Leaking T Coil Factory battery bad, was replaced Thermostat housing cracked (2nd time) | ||
| Aug 2014116800 miUS $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 2015138000 miUS $650 | Jet Engine Noise, coolant smell, losing coolant - Thermostat housing replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2012121000 miUS $2100 | Transmission was not taking reverse and not shifting past second gear. The shop re-built the Transmission. | ||
| Apr 2014133500 miUS $400 | Replaced, brake pads, rotors, front right wheel hub, both back wheel bearings and back right cv joint. | ||
| Apr 2015136000 miUS $350 | Replaced Spark plugs, spark plug wires. | ||
| Jan 2016133200 miUS $90 | The EGR valve went bad, car would turn off or sputter. I replaced the EGR valve. | ||
| Feb 2016137600 miUS $500 | Oil leak, replaced seal and gasket. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2006 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 200611 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 2006300 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 200716000 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 200721000 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 201145000 miUS $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 201173000 miUS $283 | rear drive axel needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201175000 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 201294000 miUS $1000 | Crack in piece where you put oil in the engine causing oil to leak. Thermostat needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013112500 mi | TPMS system was not working | ||
| Mar 2014121000 mi | leaking coolant. | ||
| Jun 2014124000 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 2012110000 miUS $2900 | New radiator, rear wheel bearings, and fuel line repair. | ||
| Feb 2013115000 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 2016108000 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 200812400 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 200935960 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 200840000 miUS $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 200835000 mi | Radiator was replaced due to small leak. Radiator was replaced under warranty due to a leak | ||
| Sep 200954000 miUS $295 | Battery went dead, low voltage burned out the 6 cd player so it had to be replaced | ||
| May 201379000 miUS $245 | Battery died, low voltage damaged the CD changer which had to be replaced. Second time this has happened! | ||
| Oct 201484500 miUS $800 | Radiator was leaking and had to be replaced, 2nd time this issue has occurred. | ||
| Jan 201586500 miUS $150 | Stabilizer bars replaced | ||
| Sep 201593000 miUS $400 | Thermostat housing cracked, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 201598000 miUS $270 | Rear sway bar links replaced Reflashed ecu to make the engine run cooler | ||
| Sep 2016105000 miUS $4900 | Engine had no compression in cylinder #4 due to broken time chain tensioner, replaced with remanufactured engine. | ||
| Aug 2017116000 miUS $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 2019279000 miUS $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 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018103000 miUS $250 | Replaced brake pads and rotors | ||
| Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Aug 200835000 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 200852500 mi | Rear defroster not working. 6 hour fix. | ||
| Dec 200856000 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 2014109120 miC $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 2013108200 miUS $95 | Thermostat housing split again... second one within 2 months | ||
| Oct 2013114000 miUS $75 | Stupid design, sliders seized, could not free pin, had to replace caliper and bracket | ||
| Nov 2013114000 miUS $10 | sway bar links were replaced, passenger side broke off completely and was missing | ||
| Dec 2014131000 miUS $3700 | jumped timing, blew engine | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201378000 miUS $550 | right rear hub bearing started grinding needed it replaced, | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 201277000 miUS $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 201138440 miUS $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 2013107000 miUS $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 2014135000 miUS $800 | Wheel hub and bearing assembly. Drive side front. | ||
| Dec 2015148000 mi | Front hub and bearing - replacement needed. Steering fluid leak - replacement needed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Missouri, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Feb 201039000 mi | Leak in sunroof. | ||
| Mar 201040000 miUS $300 | broken radiator | ||
| Apr 201040000 miUS $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 201142160 miC $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 201142760 miC $650 | Had to repair a front differential seal leak. | ||
| Mar 201248360 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 201472980 miC $750 | Thermestat housing crack causing coolant to leak. Issue found before any other damage could occur to engine, no overheating occurred. | ||
| Mar 201586800 miC $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 201589900 miC $550 | Replaced noisy RH wheel bearing. | ||
| Jul 201590700 miC $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 2017112840 miC $150 | Replaced egr valve | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015109000 miUS $450 | Front differential leak repair | ||
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014102100 miUS $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 2014152000 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 201280000 miUS $1000 | Replaced Radiator Replaced brake master cylinder | ||
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