Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) Ford Explorer Sport (2-door)

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Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (37%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

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

Other (0%)

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Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (20%)

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2002 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

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

61861 mi

US $438
Front hub bearing with ABS sensor. 

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

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

120000 mi Ball joint may or may not need to have been replaced. Traded in car before repair was made. 

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2000 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

264300 mi

US $300
Replaced front shocks 

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2000 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

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

104000 mi

US $80
The power steering pump on this model is a whiner.. Replaced the pump but the whining is a design flaw. 

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1999 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door)

Engine not specified

177000 mi

US $900
Left front wheel hub bearings wore out, wheel hub detached and shoved wheel into wheelwell. 
290000 mi

US $800
The stabilizer bar was replaced. 

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1998 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

170000 mi Replaced both front wheel hubs. The vehicle had a loud rotating noise, after looking over front end, both wheel bearings had too much play. 

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Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) Suspension Problems

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