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Ford Explorer and Cadillac STS 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

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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac STS Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Ford Explorer and Cadillac STS reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford Explorers and Cadillac STSs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford Explorers and Cadillac STSs 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 Cadillac STS lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Explorer and Cadillac STS have been recently.

To see how frequently Ford Explorer and Cadillac STS 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Cadillac STS

Cadillac STS Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
My second caddy.. I am very happy see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Cadillacs are well made and dependable. see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Its a Cadillac - the best the US auto manufactures can offer. see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I appreciate the heritage of Cadillac. see full Cadillac STS review
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
This is my third Caddy and the others were old guy cars,very reliable and comfy, this is sporty and handles more like a German sedan. see full Cadillac STS review
2005 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Cadillac has always been a leader in the American made car market. see full Cadillac STS review