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Ford Explorer and BMW 4-Series Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven2017 Ford Explorer Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven
50 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22200 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series, which has had finish and trim problems following an update.2016		 BMW 4-Series
[?] see reported repairs
  50 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22200 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series, which has had finish and trim problems following an update.
51 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.2015		 BMW 4-Series
[?] see reported repairs
  51 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.
62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48000 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.2014		 BMW 4-Series
[?] see reported repairs
  62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48000 miles driven

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Ford Explorer and BMW 4-Series reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford Explorers and BMW 4-Seriess with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford Explorers and BMW 4-Seriess that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Ford Explorer and BMW 4-Series lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Explorer and BMW 4-Series have been recently.

To see how frequently Ford Explorer and BMW 4-Series problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Lots of them on the road. see full Ford Explorer review
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Ford may not be perfect, but they are still solid. see full Ford Explorer review
Ford Explorer Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Ford Explorers were long a bad brand based on the tire fiasco that was proven, for the most part, was owner created. So have high expectations that it will improve. see full Ford Explorer review
2006 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Fords do not have the same reputation for quality as imports. see full Ford Explorer review
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Ford is not considered a premium brand. see full Ford Explorer review
 

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