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2008 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

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2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD

28000 mi

US $227
Vanity mirror hinged covers on both sun visors broke which caused the vanity mirror lights to stay on. 
32000 mi broken hinge on drivers side vanity mirror. 

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2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

34000 mi The rims on the car were corroding. 4 new rims and sensor bands were ordered and installed on the next visit. 

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2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

13000 mi Water leak in rear of truck, repair crack in body seam. Water leak behind third brake light, replace third brake light. 

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2008 Ford Explorer Body Problems

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