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2014 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 72 repairs.
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2014 Ford Explorer engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

27000 mi Leaking Fuel Injector in #2. Replacement of Injector requires replacement of fuel line which took 8 weeks to get. 

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2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

66227 mi

US $802
Oil pressure sending unit found to be leaking and replaced. 
54000 mi

US $351
Emmisions Issue 

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2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

77000 mi

US $300
Coolant hose in rear heater core leaking. Dealer wanted to replace entire rear lines from front to back for $2200. Another shop replaced leaking rubber hoses only and fixed problem. 
45999 mi

US $49
Replaced purge valve (emissions system) to correct check engine light. 
36000 mi Exhaust fumes were leaking into the cabin of the car. Ford proposed a $600 fix, but when I googled the problem, I found it to be widespread and apparently the $600 fix does not work. Therefore, we traded the car. 
3000 mi While idling in a parking lot, got "high coolant temp, low oil pressure, 4wd system failure, stability system failure" and other errors. After shutting off, vehicle would not start. After resting for 15 minutes, vehicle finally restarted. 
8000 mi Belt noise was getting loud. I showed the dealer the noise when I pulled in. 2 days later, it mysteriously wasn't making the noise any more and the dealer "did nothing." It still makes the noise on really rainy days. 
19600 mi Exhaust fumes entering vehicle on hard acceleration. Fumes are now better but problem not eliminated 
51000 mi

US $1350
engine mounts replaced. Transmission still slams into gears. Repairs shop says transmission is "fine" 
28000 mi Oil leak from timing chain cover. 

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2014 Ford Explorer Engine Problems

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