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2020 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (31%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (15%)

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2020 Ford Explorer electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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2020 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

turbocharged 400hp 3.0L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic AWD

14000 mi Sync 3 system would blue screen and backup camera would not work. Dealer installed Sync 4 software update. Ford will need to replace compchip to correct. 
33000 mi Camera, updated firmware on first visit, still got random blue screen on backup camera. Replaced control module on second visit, same issue. Updated module and camera firmware on third visit, same issue. Replaced camera on fourth visit, appears to have fixed issue. 

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2020 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic RWD

19840 mi Front collision warning inoperative. 
24800 mi Windshield replaced due to faulty collision sensor. 
14800 mi The audio system quit responding to "instructions" during the pre-delivery prep. The car thought it was at the Ford plant in Dearborn. The dealer disconnected the battery for 15 minutes or so and connected the car to their wi-fi. That restored the audio and GPS function (for about a week). The audio would quit responding altogether or it would not change stations or volume. The manual says that the computer shuts some systems down when the battery gets thin and that seemed to bear out (short trips and commute). I put it on a charger overnight and that restored for a while. Then after the transmission failed and needed to be overhauled, the audio quit again. They tested and found a failed Audio Control Module. I think it's still at the dealership unsaleable due to the rear axle bolt recall and failed module. 

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2020 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 2.3L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic AWD

14000 mi LED front turn signal stopped working- had to have entire headlight assembly replaced 

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2020 Ford Explorer Electrical Problems

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