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2010 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 15 repairs.
2010 Ford Explorer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201360000 mi | Another typical Ford 4.xL-Series Engine failure - "a blown cylinder" -- Dealership in McKinney/Allen, TX said it was fine less than a year ago. Died today. Dealership saying "it's not a warrantied item. Filing complaints with Ford, BBB, et | ||
2010 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201577000 miUS $600 | Driver side strut and wheel bearing assembly | ||
| May 2018128000 miUS $250 | Oil seal replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201572000 mi | Wheel bearing replacement...second one. Other done before picking up vehicle from dealer | ||
| Oct 201572300 mi | Front differential replaced...pinion bearings went. | ||
| Nov 201683600 miUS $275 | Passenger front drive axle seal leak | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018102420 mi | Instrument panel light bulbs replaced. | ||
| May 2018103000 miUS $52 | Drivers side master power window switch auto down feature inoperable. Replaced drivers side master window control switches | ||
2010 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States Sep 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201797000 miUS $1000 | One front wheel bearing was replaced Thermostat housing cracked, coolant was leaking. Thermostat housing and thermostat were replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Tennessee, United States - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201130 mi | Rollover Stability Control activates and makes annoying noises announcing it needs immediate service. Dealer checked system and pinged the module and said they found no problem. this did not stop the RSC from continuing to go off. | ||
2010 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013112211 miUS $340 | Right front wheel bearing failed and seized with little warning. Just a slight vibration for about 50 miles prior to it failing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201568500 miUS $250 | Leaking front left caliper. Part replaced and required brake fluid exchange. Worn serpentine belt | ||
| Apr 201677300 mi | Fuel Filler neck replacement | ||
2009 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Utah, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201680000 miUS $1300 | computer failed completely left stranded | ||
| Jan 2017100000 miUS $400 | radiator blew up | ||
| Feb 2018119000 mi | computer had to replaced again 4wd didnt work | ||
| Jun 2018122000 miUS $250 | front cv axle replaced | ||
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015115700 miUS $250 | Map light and interior lights did not work, Repair was not completed - not economical to fix | ||
| Dec 2015122000 mi | Interior lights never fixed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201128000 miUS $227 | Vanity mirror hinged covers on both sun visors broke which caused the vanity mirror lights to stay on. | ||
| Oct 201345300 miUS $397 | Dealer notified us during maintenance visit that tie rod ends needed to be repaired. They replaced both but only one was worn because the boot was torn. | ||
| Mar 201449000 miUS $509 | Excessive noise coming from front of engine. 2 idler pulleys were replaced. Bearings worn. Ignition key cylinder replaced. Key was very loose and memory seat did not always move into position when key was put in. | ||
| Apr 201449200 miUS $462 | Rear windshield wiper stopped working. | ||
| Jul 201770700 miUS $320 | Rear wheel bearing making a loud noise at highway speeds. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 201032000 mi | broken hinge on drivers side vanity mirror. | ||
| Aug 201136700 miUS $150 | Ignition Switch was bad causing the interior lights to stay on/come on. | ||
| Nov 201139000 mi | drivers side exhaust manifold studs broken (2). loud ticking/putt putt sound during cold start | ||
| Jun 201243000 miUS $495 | replaced right front wheel bearings/hub right front wheel bearings/hub replaced | ||
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201397000 miUS $120 | Passenger was blowing cold air instead of heat. Blender actuator on that side was replaced in 30 minutes. | ||
| Apr 2017124000 miUS $670 | Car would lurch/buck at highway speed. Analysis scope revealed problem with #1&7 spark plugs. They installed all new plugs and problem got worse. Replaced all the coils and problem was fixed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Dec 201034000 mi | The rims on the car were corroding. 4 new rims and sensor bands were ordered and installed on the next visit. | ||
| Dec 201145000 miUS $150 | Moaning from front end, both front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201248000 mi | Front Driver axle seal was leaking. The dealer replaced the seal. | ||
| Jul 201248300 mi | Ticking sound from right side of engine. The Exhaust manifold was replaced and 3 broken exhaust manifold studs had to be extracted and replaced. | ||
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201135000 mi | Ignition switch had to be replaced. Vehicle has automatic seat reverse when key turned off. This started happening when going over a bump in the road. very dangerous. Ignition switch had to be replaced. Vehicle has automatic seat reverse when key turned off. This started happening when going over a bump in the road. very dangerous. | ||
| Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201148000 miUS $582 | Replaced ignition cylinder 3 times in 1 year because key would not turn. Repair shop (Ford dealer) was advised that if this is a recurring problem the lock housing should be replaced. They replaced the lock housing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oklahoma, United States May 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 201380000 miUS $1844 | Transmission started to get a pronounced bang when shifting into reverse. It had a hesitation also when shifting into reverse. Total rebuild job. All parts that were worn out replaced. Found out it was due to design flaws from factory. | ||
| Jul 201380700 miUS $600 | Front left bearing wore out, replaced brake pads, rotors resurfaced. Replaced both front bearings. Also, thermostat housing O ring wore out, replaced entire assembly. I will not buy another American brand of vehicle! | ||
| Dec 2015107000 miUS $358 | Had to have solenoid pack replaced (again), after rebuild job 2 years ago. Water from ac condensation dripping down on wire terminal caused corrosion to short wires thus sending wrong signal to tranny telling it to shift when not suppose to. | ||
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201241200 miUS $159 | Leaking front axle seal. Replaced seal at local transmission shop. Topped off fluid. | ||
| Jan 201339800 miUS $99 | found front cover leaking, remove cover, reseal with RTV and re-check for leak and refill differential. | ||
2008 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014137900 miUS $550 | Radio did not switch off when keys were removed from the ignition thus discharging the battery. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Tennessee, United States Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2022130000 miUS $100 | Replaced plastic thermostat housing with metal one. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $1200 | wheel hubs with sensors brakes pads and calipers | ||
| Ford Explorer in Iraq Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 20108990 mi$25 | The (Service RSC Now)warning came back again, the dealership checked it and this time they said its the YAW sensor, they ordered it; they told me this is covered by the warranty. i supposed to get it in 2 weeks(2 weeks ago) | ||
| Dec 201015500 mi$105 | The vehicle was losing power, transmission was changing was rough. transmission was reprogrammed, fuel filter and spark plugs were replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Kentucky, United States Aug 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Aug 201188300 miUS $620 | Both Front Wheel Bearing Hubs replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201365000 mi | Issue with Sirius working within steering wheel (had been checked 2x previously; finally ordered a new part and repaired the problem. No further issues. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 200917050 mi | Driver side power running board faulty, would not retract. Error message on display saying "Driver door ajar". Door switch replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201032240 mi | Power Runnung board stopped working when door opened and closed. | ||
| Nov 201358560 mi | Front wheel bearing noise, due to premature wear. | ||
| Sep 201586800 miC $1000 | Not sure of exact part. | ||
| Feb 201694060 miC $800 | Heater core malfunction | ||
| Jun 2017118420 miC $300 | Replaced defective auto running boards with universal steps | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 201344000 miUS $108 | Front Passenger Wheel Bearing | ||
| Dec 201589000 miUS $50 | Blend damper modulator on heating and cooling system | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201750000 miUS $300 | Transmission Flush, filter replacement, and oil change. | ||
| Jan 202270000 miUS $950 | Both wheel bearings needed replacement. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Dec 201454000 miUS $100 | The front differential began to make noise. A bad bearing from the factory that just showed up. There was grease in the pumpkin. Grease changed, additives added, noise the same. Ultimately will have to change out the bearing or swap out end. | ||
| Jan 201558300 miUS $75 | Replace trans filter, change oil transfer case and trans.Repair made difficult by Fords none transmission filler on this model. it is very heard to get the fluid in correctly, the special adapter costs $20 at Advanced Auto. What a pain!!!!!! | ||
| Mar 201555000 miUS $450 | A factory bearing in the front pumpkin whining/growling. Inspection revealed bearing wear, however the pumpkin was full of grease. Replaced pumpkin with one front the junk yard, changed grease etc. not at all happy with Ford..cheap bearings | ||
| Aug 201663100 miUS $180 | Replace four rotors, all brakes, and two calipers. | ||
| Aug 201772000 miUS $40 | Replaced the selection motor for interior heating, cooling , fan | ||
| Sep 201772000 miUS $59 | Blend door repair. would have been nice if Advanced Auto sold me the right part. The right part number even though I have heat and air to the 3rd row is Dorman 604-209. Don't let then sell you Dorman 604-213 it won't work...there is only one blend door which at the base of the drivers side dash. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 201374000 miUS $500 | had to replace the transmission | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Feb 201397000 miUS $125 | Front Wheel Bearing | ||
| Jun 2014109000 mi | Had Tires rotated and oil change then 10 days later wheel fell off due to shop error. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 201360000 mi | Left front bearing was noisy. Replaced by dealer under 30 day guarantee. U Joint was noisy as well. Rear park assist sensors were intermittent. Dealer replaced wiring harness. Parts ordered during earlier repair trip. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 201355000 mi | Gas filler replacement! | ||
| Oct 201472000 miUS $245 | replaced left front wheel bearing | ||
| Ford Explorer in Connecticut, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201259000 mi | Was told the head gasket is blown. They are currently replacing it. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States - Nov 2009 | |||
| Jun 20098000 mi | TSB for rear brake rattle, dealer replaced rear brakes | ||
| Nov 200913000 mi | Water leak in rear of truck, repair crack in body seam. Water leak behind third brake light, replace third brake light. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Aug 2014109500 miUS $1500 | The pcm was bad and needed to be replaced. It a few month to get this part. | ||
| Sep 2014111000 miUS $685 | Noise in driver front wheel bearing. Dealer said that it could driven for anther month or so. Had the repair done that day anyway. | ||
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Feb 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Mar 201285000 miUS $2900 | Catalytic converter went bad because the Air Sensor went bad. They have had my car for 2 weeks, now they tell me the part is back ordered and will not be shipped for another week. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Missouri, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016142000 miUS $184 | Bad plug | ||
| Ford Explorer in Tennessee, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014125000 miUS $2500 | transmission not going into overdrive | ||
| Jun 2015150000 miUS $60 | power running board not working | ||
| Jul 2015150000 miUS $330 | seats worn and cracked. | ||
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Feb 201273700 miUS $15 | computer said door ajar when no door was ajar | ||
| Mar 201274000 mi | high speed miss that comes and goes. repair shop said coil on plug issue but cannot tell which one because no warning light said to wait until part fails completely which should turn on warning light. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 201263860 miC $206 | Rear wiper motor | ||
| Dec 201268820 miC $560 | Full tune up | ||
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Apr 201494700 miUS $400 | Drivers front wheel bearing was growling. Replaced and the problem was fixed. | ||
| Aug 201498300 miUS $300 | Radiator leaking at seam between plastic tank and aluminum, top drivers side. Replaced radiator and refilled with G-05 coolant. | ||
| Jan 201593000 miUS $500 | Bulkhead connector sleeve started leaking. To replace required dropping the transmission pan, so while in the transmission a filter replacement and fluid exchange was also done. | ||
| Mar 2015103000 miUS $500 | Drivers wheel bearing had play in it and was making a roaring sound and was replaced. | ||
| Aug 2015108000 mi | Y-Pipe on heater hose split to rear heating unit has a slow leak. Coolant was not visible on ground, but could be smelled and left residue. Replaced with part from Ford that cost $240 from the dealership due to hose deterioration. Multiple Roaring sounds. Replaced both Front Wheel Bearings. Drivers Rear Wheel Bearing failed. Replaced for free under parts and labor warranty. | ||
| Oct 2015109300 miUS $75 | Drivers rear ABS Sensor electrical connector broke causing intermittent issues with ABS/Traction Control. Replaced Sensor. Likely broken with Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement, but cannot prove. | ||
| Dec 2015111000 miUS $360 | Drivers Rear Strut leaking oil badly. Replaced both sides with Quick Strut replacements plus an alignment. | ||
| Mar 2016113000 miUS $45 | Coil Pack Cylinder #1 Failing causing misfires. Replaced. | ||
| Jul 2016115500 miUS $2000 | 2 broken studs on both exhaust manifolds and warped manifolds. Studs, manifolds, and gaskets replaced. lower slide pins on both front calipers frozen. Was able to remove one, but the other was stuck and resulted in replacing drivers front caliper bracket. Also replaced pads and rotors at same time. | ||
| Sep 2016118000 miUS $20 | Dash bulbs burned out and needed replacement. Bulbs are Ford parts only... | ||
| Mar 2017124000 miUS $32 | Drivers Sway Bar Link broke. Replaced both sides. | ||
| Oct 2017128000 miUS $42 | HVAC Solenoid replaced at drivers feet side. Got rid of annoying clicking sound. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201374900 miUS $150 | Sway bars only lasted 6 months. they needed to be be replaced. Moderate driving done no 4 wheel off road or rugged terrian. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Nov 200955000 miUS $400 | RR Left Front Wheel Bearing assembly | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Sep 2012121000 miUS $100 | Center rear seat belt bolt fell off and released the seat belt. The bolt appears to have been too short. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 200937000 miUS $50 | power running board frozen and motor burned up | ||
| Apr 201046000 miUS $200 | rear wiper motor replaced | ||
| Jul 201264200 miUS $50 | Bad alternator, producing intermittent charging problem. Have to wait till Aug 1 to receive a replacement alternator..apparent shortage of cores | ||
| Sep 201265000 mi | Replace sway bar link and set of tires. | ||
| Dec 201270000 miUS $53 | Ac hose | ||
| Mar 201376000 mi | Replace alternator that was replaced 9 mths ago, still under warranty | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201277000 miUS $358 | 5 bad ignition coils out of 8. I replaced all 8. | ||
| May 201283200 miUS $200 | Both front wheel hub bearings were bad. I purchased the parts online and installed them myself. | ||
| Jul 201285700 miUS $81 | Both lower front ball joints were worn, loose and needed replaced. | ||
| Sep 201289000 miUS $30 | Sway bar link on the front drivers side broke. Bought ford replacement part online for $30 & replaced it myself. | ||
| Dec 201294000 miUS $109 | Plastic multi line connector in the heating cooling line, was cracked and not replaceable. If repaired at the dealer, the part cost $186 + labor to install. Took it to a repair shop and they cut the hoses, removed the cracked part, replace | ||
| Dec 2013115000 miUS $98 | Passenger lighted mirror broke. Had to replace the entire visor. Purchased part from fordparts.com and saved 40.00. | ||
| Aug 2014131000 miUS $100 | Driverside rear door lock actuator and rear hatch lock actuator were bad and needed replaced. Bought parts at fordparts.com for half the cost at the dealer for the same part. Delivered to my ford dealer at no cost. Easy repairs to do. | ||
| Jun 2015142000 miUS $225 | Passenger side power running board not working. Replaced entire running board assembly with one from a junkyard for $225, instead of paying $1700+tax for a new one at the dealer. | ||
| Aug 2015145200 miUS $10 | Power running board on drivers side did not work. I removed it, had a broken bracket. I repaired the bracket and reinstalled the running board. Works great now! | ||
| Nov 2015151000 miUS $16 | Both rear axle nuts were loose. Bought the socket to fit the axle nut and torqued to specs. Must have been an issue when I bought the car as I have not worked on the rear brakes or rear wheel bearings until now. | ||
| Mar 2016159000 miUS $450 | Water pump worn out, leaking. Pin holes in the radiator, part worn out. | ||
| Feb 2017178000 miUS $36 | All 7 Instrument panel light bulbs were replaced since one was burnt out. I ordered bulbs at fordparts.com and installed them myself. | ||
| Apr 20171835000 miUS $600 | Engine was running rough due to worn out spark plugs. They were the original spark plugs and needed to be replaced. The plugs were replaced and my car runs great! | ||
| Nov 2017194000 miUS $240 | Both front wheel hubs were replaced, they were making loud noises Replaced worn out rotors and pads brakes, parts worn out | ||
| Dec 2017196000 miUS $65 | Lights on the rear heat/ac control were burnt out but controls were still working. Replaced the heat/ac and fan speed switches with one from a junkyard part from another Explorer. | ||
| Feb 2018199000 miUS $36 | Hood struts no longer held up the hood. Both struts were replaced with OEM hood struts that I found online for $18 each. Cost at Ford Dealer is $56 each | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201336000 miUS $5000 | transmission grenaded, needed to be fully reworked | ||
| Ford Explorer in Mississippi, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Jan 2016106500 mi | coil-on-plug (COP) condensate produces misfire of sparkplug. change cop, inspect plug, and replace if necessary. | ||
| Mar 2018135000 mi | radiator hose leaking . replaced line going to heater core. htr core itself not affected. bought nearly identical after market part on line for $200 less than OEM dealer replacement. put it in myself. will take a couple hours if you are not tool handy. also need to take off front wheel and cowling to get best access. after that easy install. | ||
| Jul 2019162000 miUS $150 | The memory seats would move while driving and the interior lights would come on. This was caused by a faulty ignition switch. | ||
| Sep 2019165000 miUS $40 | this vehicle v8 engine has a history of frequent failure of the coil on plug. i just replace the coil. easy fix but annoying as it occurs often. buy the cop with a lifetime warranty then replacing each time is free. bring bad coil in get free replacement. initial cost of a cop was $45 | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014111700 miUS $1139 | Transmission lines rusted out and needed to be replaced. At the same time, replaced rear radiator, which had been damaged for years. | ||
| Sep 2015118000 miUS $675 | Electronics failure led to car unable to shift (stuck in 3rd). Dealer quoted $3,700 to replace transmission. Took car to transmission repair shop where they replaced solenoid assembly for $675. | ||
| Dec 2015118000 mi | Head gasket failed, causing coolant to leak into engine | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201275000 mi | Folding running boards were seizing up do to corrosion of extension linkage. Boards were lowered to extended position and motors disconnected. | ||
| Apr 201265000 mi | Updated firmware controlling transmission to eliminate jerking experienced when shifting under load. Update was successful in eliminating problem. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Mar 2014117000 miUS $700 | Original right front wheel bearing worn out at 115,000 miles, replaced both front wheel bearings as other could go at anytime. This 2007 Explorer has been virtually trouble free and just a great reliable vehicle. | ||
| Dec 2015134000 miUS $800 | replaced front differential | ||
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Jul 2021 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Jun 2022147000 miUS $150 | Thermostat replacement after fan clutch replacement did not correct my problem. The thermostat reacted in the boil test, but after fan clutch replacement did not fully take care of the issue I contacted a friend who is a does mechanic and he said to replace the thermostat with an oem replacement as these engines go through thermostats. No more roaring engine fan or random overheating engine. | ||
| Mar 2023154000 miUS $100 | replaced thermostat, added k-seal for coolant leak (mixed into engine oil) misfires due to valve gasket leak. Replaced plugs, wires and coil pack. Attempted to tighted valve cover but already tight. I will be adding a leak stop to mitigate. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 201129000 miUS $50 | Low on antifreeze. Checked for leaks and found none. Flushed cooling system and put in new antifreeze. | ||
| Feb 201235000 mi | engine dampner fell off - covered under warranty. Radiator is bad - not covered under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201354000 miUS $150 | Thermostat housing gasket failed. The part failed close to home and was able to repair in my garage. Would not have been able to drive for another week. | ||
2007 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201152000 miUS $240 | Replaced both struts due to one going bad. Not covered under warranty. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Aug 201251700 miUS $100 | Worn sero bores on the 5r55s. Trans fluid leak with burned fluid and burned bands. Replaced whole trans. | ||
| Jan 201347000 miUS $100 | Transfer case issue plus u-joints Transfer case noise. Replaced transfer case. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Vermont, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201050000 mi | lug nuts loose, studs broken off. dealer caused issue | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201097000 miUS $40 | Horn not working - fuse replaced. | ||
| Mar 2011100000 miUS $250 | Rear wiper motor stopped working, slowing stroke first, until it gradually stopped moving. Wiper motor replaced for rear window. | ||
| Nov 2011105000 miUS $800 | Front wheel bearing hubs getting noisy, need replacement. Rears also need replacing, but will wait until next summer. | ||
| Jan 2012107000 miUS $550 | Rear wheel bearings needed replacing. The bearings on these vehicles usually go about 75K. Mine went to a little over 100K. Replaced in January earlier than I was originally planning. | ||
| May 2013124500 miUS $900 | Rear window wiper motor stopped working. The arm froze in position. Dealer replaced the ignition switch and tumbler. When vehicle was turned off but key left in the accessory position - touching the key resulted in the drivers seat moving out of position as if the key had been removed. Dealer replaced the ignition switch and tumbler. When vehicle was turned off but key left in the accessory position - touching the key resulted in the drivers seat moving out of position as if the key had been removed. Rear window wiper motor stopped working. The arm froze in position. | ||
| Jan 2014123500 miUS $300 | Thermostat housing developed a slow leak. OEM part is made of PLASTIC! Repair takes about an hour. Replacement part I bought is made of metal - replacing the lower portion now and will reuse the plastic upper for now. | ||
| Oct 2014141000 miUS $120 | Replaced another driver side front bearing (hub unit). This unit lasted just 40k miles and was supposed to be an OEM part. This time I replaced with a Timken hub from Amazon. Cheaper and looks like a good quality part. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Kuwait Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Nov 201155180 mi | coolant temperature sensor O ring leaking, O ring replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014111000 miUS $3585 | Transmission starting slipping when going into reverse. Had to replace the transmission with factory rebuilt unit. Rarely under any load in reverse due to downhill driveway, so not really noticeable until I had to back up with a small load. | ||
| Feb 2015111600 mi | The factory rebuilt transmission failed with less than 3000 miles on it. A transmission fluid cooling line wasn't properly torqued, allowing fluid to leak out. It was replaced under warranty at no charge. | ||
| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates - Sep 2008 | |||
| Sep 200846500 mi¤4000 | AUTOBOX Overhaul, clonking and whinning. Just outside warranty and no goodwill!! Typical Ford | ||
| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates Apr 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 201334100 mi | Break pads, gear shifter assembly. Engine wiring harness replaced. Suspension bushings/links/arms bars and wheel alignment done. 65k service done. Cost around 7000 AED (UAE dhirams). | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alabama, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 201381700 miUS $2354 | Electronically flawed, alternator, battery, ecu unit, body damage repair, engine good, severe electrical issues! All wheel bearings in vehicle have to be replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Nov 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018131980 miUS $125 | Thermostat housing leaking, replaced housing, thermostat and temperature sensor | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Jan 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jun 201187000 miUS $500 | replace right tie rod replace front right wheel bearing | ||
| Nov 201198000 miUS $375 | housing over thermostat cracked allowing slow leak of coolant housing over thermostat cracked allowing slow leak of coolant | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 200937200 mi | Rear wiper motor stopped working | ||
| Jan 201180580 miC $2700 | 3rd row electric "stow" seats would not raise/lower. Some form of latch needed to be replaced on both seats. | ||
| Apr 201491200 miC $200 | Right rear stabilizer had disconnected | ||
| Aug 2016119120 miC $500 | Replaced warn suspension component | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Jan 201133000 miUS $700 | Driver side front wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Mar 201251000 miUS $630 | wheel Hub Assembly / Wheel Bearing Right Upper Control Arm Replaced Replaced Both Lower Ball Joints | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jun 200922000 miUS $56 | Front tire was loosing air. Dealer found the tire valve was leaking and replaced valve. | ||
| Nov 201156000 miUS $125 | Coolant leak at the thermostat. Replaced gasket and fixed the coolant leak. | ||
| Nov 201385000 miUS $720 | Front driver side wheel bearing noisy. replaced as a wheel hub assembly. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 201253300 miUS $250 | thermostat replaced | ||
| Jan 201467000 miUS $2200 | Brackets rusted on converter | ||
2006 Ford Explorer
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| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200934720 mi | Rear right hand door hinge replaced as found door noisy while opening. | ||
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201076000 miUS $50 | The Heater Blend Door Actuator had a stripped gear, causing the A/C to make a clicking noise on startup, though A/C still worked fine. The new part was $50. If you have this problem, DO NOT buy the part made by Dorman, it does not work. | ||
| Sep 2012102000 miUS $6 | Radiator was leaking. Flushed it and refilled, then added some Bar's Leaks Pelletized Stop Leak, and it fixed the leak. | ||
| Dec 2012108000 miUS $150 | Torque converter felt like it was going out, replaced transmission fluid and so far so good. | ||
| Sep 2015140000 miUS $215 | Fan clutch was slipping - replaced (easy). Radiator was leaking - replaced with an aftermarket radiator. | ||
| Jul 2016144200 miUS $9 | Had to replace the thermostat. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 200712000 mi | Common problem with Explorers with 6 speed transmission where transmission downshifts from 2 to 1 harsh when coming to a stop. Service bulleting was issued in November that reprogrammed the transmission and e-learned new shift strategy. | ||
| Aug 200815000 mi | Two problems fixed; 1. Occasionally difficult to shift from park. Gear selector lever was replaced. 2. Ping or Click noise when reversing and going back to forward. Problem was found in right rear driveshaft, which was replaced. | ||
| Oct 201028000 mi | Right 3rd row seat would not rise. Gear assembly with motor was stuck. Removed cover behind 3rd row seat to access the assembly. Applied grease to the gears and it started working, thought it is not as smooth as the left side seat. | ||
| Mar 201235000 miUS $18 | Found radiator having a slow leak. Inserted Bars Leak Stop tablets into radiator and filled overflow reservoir with new coolant. Leak is now stopped but most likely this is a temporary fix. | ||
| Sep 201237000 miUS $244 | Passenger side power 3rd row seat back not elevating. The motor gearbox was broken. Ordered replacement part and replaced it by myself. | ||
| May 201447000 miUS $204 | Driver side third row seat electric latch assembly gear broke. Replaced the complete latch assembly. | ||
| Nov 201450000 miUS $4 | Slow leak on radiator. Added Bars radiator stop leak and it stopped the leak. | ||
| Jun 201553000 miUS $100 | Coolant leak from radiator top left corner. (Previous fix by leak stop products were no longer able to fix it.) Radiator replaced. | ||
| Sep 201555000 miUS $35 | Sway bar link bushings were worn. Replaced with new sway bar links. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 2013161000 miUS $450 | Engine overheating due to leaking tee coupler from radiator to heater core. Ford will no sell just the tee, you have to buy the complete hose assmebly. | ||
| Feb 2015171000 miUS $475 | Bad Fuel Mileage and lack of power. Oiled Changed, Fuel Filter Changed and Spark Plugs Changed. (First time the plugs were changed) RUNS OK NOW. | ||
| Aug 2016178000 miUS $2300 | Front and Rear Brakes Replaced Rear springs replaced torsion bar replaced. Front and Reat Wheel Bearings Sway Bar replaced as part of suspension system repairs / Maintenance Spark Plugs Replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200731000 mi | Transmission would kick when shifting into first when comming to a stop. | ||
| May 200950000 miUS $100 | Performed TSB for known transmission issue when shifting from 2nd to 1st. | ||
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201077500 miC $2 | Burned out left rear turn signal/running lamp. Simple fix, first problem with my vehicle in almost a year of owning it | ||
| Apr 201183080 miC $101 | Bad misfire in Cyl 8, coil and plug removed, coil boot badly cracked and corroded, plug badly fouled. | ||
| Jul 201184940 miC $95 | the Tire pressure monitor in the right rear wheel was defective, had to be replaced, solved problem | ||
| Sep 2013105400 miC $95 | Tire pressure monitor failed, replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201165000 miUS $100 | Noticed coolant leak in parking lot after vehicle was parked about an hour. Took to dealer who diagnosed as bad radiator, replaced same plus trans cooler line broken in radiator removal process. | ||
| Jan 2012120200 miUS $1000 | 3rd row power seat folding motor stopped working and needed to be replaced. (motor & gearcase one sealed unit) | ||
| Jul 201279700 miUS $85 | Check Engine light on. Engine running rough. Code was P0303. Replaced #3 coil on plug assy. Problem solved. | ||
| Aug 201281000 miUS $170 | No cooling from Air Conditioner. Recharge System & Check for leaks. | ||
| Sep 201283000 miUS $125 | Windshield wipers would not stop wiping. Diagnose & replace wiper motor. | ||
| Apr 201393700 miUS $150 | Charge ind. would come on and would able to be cleared immediately. Dealer diagnosed bad alternator and replaced it. Rear wiper would not move. Dealer diagnosed bad motor and replaced it. Car would miss and buck during acceleration. Dealer diagnosed 2 bad coil on plugs and replaced them. | ||
| May 201395300 mi | Car died on side of road. Jumped battery, car started but would not stay running. Towed to dealer who replaced alternator. | ||
| Jul 2014110500 miUS $70 | Check engine light on repl coil on plug assy | ||
| Sep 2014113000 miUS $65 | Check engine light on. repl coil on plug for cyl. 7. | ||
| Jun 2016133000 miUS $100 | Rear Sway bar end link found broken during annual State Inspection. Replaced same. Tailgate rear window hinges broken. Remove & Replace. | ||
| Jan 2017137000 miUS $1300 | Transfer case motor stuck between 2WD & 4WD. Car would not move. RF Wheel bearing bad, threw ABS & Traction Control lights on inst panel 2 lug nuts sheared off. Shop replaced all 5, fixed slow leaking tire. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 201277400 miUS $980 | Replaced spark plugs | ||
| Aug 201392000 miUS $220 | Thermostat was sticking | ||
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2014123000 miUS $977 | left exhaust manifold replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015144000 miUS $150 | Replacement upper left ball joint. Front and rear alignment. | ||
| Sep 2016164000 miUS $600 | replaced eng. cooling system thermostat | ||
| Nov 2016165200 mi | Replaced heater hose assmby 6L2Z 18C553 C. $342 parts. plus labor. | ||
| Oct 2017172000 miUS $400 | replaced water pump | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Dec 201062000 miUS $100 | Left Rear Axle Seal was leaking | ||
| May 201276700 miUS $120 | Right front sway bar snapped. Replaced both left and right sway bar. | ||
| Jan 201385000 miUS $3800 | The right 3rd row power folding seat motor failed. The Transmission Valve Body is failing Transmission was rebuilt, Transmission Valve Body was replaced. | ||
| Feb 201385000 miUS $110 | Blower fan control was stuck on high and would not respond. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200817000 mi | Water in rear tail lights and in right front fog lamp. | ||
| Aug 200821000 mi | Rear (middle row) drivers side seat belt buckle would not function properly (latch). Item was repaired by replacing the assembly. Passenger leather seat base had "stress cracks" on the upper portion between legs. Dealership had it repaired. The repair failed 1 year later. The dealer then decided to replace the cover. Part still on back order (2 weeks). | ||
| Sep 200821000 mi | Seat base cover was replaced by the dealer who sold the vehicle. | ||
| Mar 200925000 mi | Hard shifting, mainly between 1st to 2nd, but noticeable though all gears. Engine would idle rough. Ford replaced throttle body and motor assembly. Slow leak from radiator. Service shop found leak from hose under radiator. Driver door creeks/pops when closing. Service department lubricated twice (first time with penitrating oil, second time with White lithium grease). Waiting to see if returns. Problem with lower hinge. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 2014140200 mi | The front right wheel bearing was starting to get noisey. I changed both front wheel bearings to be safe. Front brakes were found to need new pads and were done two weeks later, but that is a maintenance item and does not count as a repair. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201772500 miUS $650 | Cruise control button on steering wheel did not work and was swapped out with new motorcraft part. Radiator was leaking and needed replacement. | ||
| Mar 201875000 miUS $450 | Third row passenger motor did not work and required replacement. Ended up swapping out the powered seats for manual ones that matched. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201391000 miUS $500 | Traction Control and ABS failure lights kept illuminating. Fixed itself for now. Likely a sensor issue, seems to happen when slush on the ground and wheel wells get splashed. Drives me nuts that when you need it most and the entire system shuts down. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201037000 miUS $185 | Rear brake lights / turn signals failed. Turned out to be a wiring harness that was installed improperly at the factory. Wiring harness rubbed against metal and eventually wires wore through and shorted the tail lights. Wiring harness replaced. Axle gasket on 4WD system was leaking. Problem was fixed by replacing the gasket. | ||
| May 201037800 miUS $50 | Brake shift interlock working intermittently. You needed to jiggle the shifter, push the shift button in several times etc. to get the car to shift out of park. Turned out to be a sensor on the shifter. Shifter was replaced. | ||
| Dec 201045000 miUS $50 | Car was leaking (minor) in the driveway. Appeared to be radiator fluid. CarMax stated the radiator was leaking and new radiator needed. Replaced for $650, but with extended warranty I only paid $50. Not fixed satisfactorily. Car continued to leak radiator fluid. Took back to CarMax, and they tightened all fittings, stated they thought is was transmission fluid, as that circulates through the radiator also. Ran the car in the shop for 1/2 hour, but still leaks | ||
| Feb 201146300 miUS $50 | Coolant leak was finally tracked to a valve/fitting under the car (around the location of the front passenger seat), whereby coolant leaked onto my driveway. After having the car into CarMax twice before, it is now fixed. | ||
| Jun 201261000 miUS $50 | Third row electric seat backs (raise the back up and down for stowage in the floor) stopped working on the passenger seat (third row is split). Electric motor replaced using extended warranty insurance. | ||
| Mar 201479000 miUS $350 | Check engine light came on. Was a leaking gasket on the fuel system (around the gas tank), which was allowing gas vapor to escape. New gasket needed. | ||
| Dec 201594000 miUS $900 | Exhaust manifold cracked and needed replacement. Torque converter not properly locking into place. | ||
| Jul 201698800 miUS $975 | Compressor replaced in A/C | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Dec 2007 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 200836000 mi | Hard shifts when cold - reflash of transmission cured it. | ||
| Jun 201172200 miUS $1309 | transmission fluid ran out due to a fitting coming loose (might have been caused by a car wash). Required R&R of radiator as well. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2007744 mi | Shifting problem from 2nd to 3rd and downshift from 3rd o 2nd, also 2nd to 1st downshift - was very harsh. | ||
| Mar 2007930 mi | right transaxle seal leaking | ||
| Apr 20071550 mi | warning light on for tire pressure - took back three times before it got fixed -dealer tried to sell me nitrogen! Repair was fault connection under the hood! | ||
| Ford Explorer in Iowa, United States - Aug 2006 | |||
| Aug 2006210 mi | lifter stuck in engine when bought new and not discovered by dealer until brought back in | ||
| Ford Explorer in Kentucky, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jun 200814000 mi | Rough downshift into 1st, either while stopping, or while accelerating. | ||
| Dec 200929000 mi | Car was dificult to shift into gear from park | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Apr 2015125000 miUS $400 | Worn tie rod required replacement | ||
| Jan 2016138000 miUS $120 | Y pipe replacement due to leak | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015124000 miUS $800 | No cold air coming out of vents with A/C on. Passenger side vents would randomly blow hot air. Replaced driver and passenger side blend doors. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 200825000 mi | Truck was at dealer for late engagement of shift into 1st gear from a stop and a bump feeling when coming to a stop. TSB 07-23-2 was performed. Truck still has same symptoms. Ford tech being contacted by dealer. Customer waits for answers. | ||
| Feb 200826000 mi | Continuation of existing problem. TSB has been superceeded by TSB08-3-8. When dealer tried to reflash they received message of latest software installed. Delayed engagement and bump stop still exist. Rear window defogger has burnt out line. Dealer needs to order a fresh repair kit. | ||
| Apr 200828000 mi | Reflash ECM and TCM and problem is solved for now. Rear window defroster line repaired with kit that needed to be ordered. | ||
| Jan 201049600 mi | Driver's side back seat (2nd row) seat belt jammed as it was being pulled out to be used. Will not release or rewind. Dealer ordered new seat belt. Repair covered under the 5 year 50,000 mile safety warranty. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Nebraska, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015129000 miUS $250 | Repaired broken sway bar link. Replaced both. Also some new bushings. | ||
| Jun 2015131000 miUS $475 | Replaced Power Steering Pump. | ||
| Mar 2018151000 miUS $1362 | New front pads. Both lower ball joints. Rear Sway bar connection | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200829000 mi | Transmission shifting hard into and out of 1st gear. Rear defroster not working, parts backordered. Shifter intermittently not moving out of Park. Shifter replaced. | ||
| Feb 200930000 mi | Rear defroster had in-op lines, rear glass ordered and replaced. Problem resolved. Rear passenger door lock was very sticky, especially when below freezing. Lock actuator replaced; problem resolved. | ||
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2012121000 miUS $2100 | Transmission was not taking reverse and not shifting past second gear. The shop re-built the Transmission. | ||
| Apr 2014133500 miUS $400 | Replaced, brake pads, rotors, front right wheel hub, both back wheel bearings and back right cv joint. | ||
| Apr 2015136000 miUS $350 | Replaced Spark plugs, spark plug wires. | ||
| Jan 2016133200 miUS $90 | The EGR valve went bad, car would turn off or sputter. I replaced the EGR valve. | ||
| Feb 2016137600 miUS $500 | Oil leak, replaced seal and gasket. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2006 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 200611 mi | Factory Warranty repair: Rear right passenger door window will not work from the driver's controls. Had to have passenger use the door control to roll window up and down a few times before driver's control would work. Both switches replaced. | ||
| Feb 2006300 mi | Factory Warranty repair: Rear left passenger door out of alignment and hitting the trim of the step rail. Door was removed and re-installed. Trim had to be buffed, painted, re-glazed where door was hitting it. | ||
| Apr 200716000 mi | Factory Warranty repair-issue not resolved. Gear shift lock will not release when brake depressed. 2 visits to same dealership; problem not yet resolved. Escalating issue through warranty company. | ||
| Oct 200721000 mi | Selected Transmission/Drivetrain - Difficulty in getting gear shift to engage. 3rd trip to a dealership for this problem. This dealership finally got it right. This time was told that the problem is a 'known problem' at Ford but no recall. Rear passenger, driver side, window would not roll down with either the switch on that door or with the master control. Both switch's replaced. 2nd time to a dealership for this problem, only this dealership replaced the master control as well as the ne | ||
| Dec 201145000 miUS $700 | Starter went out. Learned this is a known issue in model years through 2006. Ford never issued a recall. | ||
| Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jan 2010120800 miUS $550 | Vehicle gave a loud "WHOOSHING" noise when gas pedal pressed and had no working heat. Noticed coolant tank was empty and radiator fluid low. When refilled, the radiator began leaking slowly then profusely. Radiator was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201273000 miUS $600 | Thermostat housing cracked causing leaks | ||
| Feb 201392300 miUS $1500 | Radiator failure, barely made it a mile to the garage. Radiator replaced. This is the 2nd radiator I have had to have replaced. | ||
| Mar 2014109000 miUS $1100 | Leaking T Coil Factory battery bad, was replaced Thermostat housing cracked (2nd time) | ||
| Aug 2014116800 miUS $1900 | Trans was slipping,acceleration, jerking problems. Finally threw wrench & check engine lights. Problem caused due to 3rd Gear Ratio Error causing Transmission to go into fail-safe mode, Transmission was rebuilt. | ||
| Mar 2015138000 miUS $650 | Jet Engine Noise, coolant smell, losing coolant - Thermostat housing replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| May 201173000 miUS $283 | rear drive axel needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201175000 mi | connection parts on radiator needed to be replaced, they were leaking. brake squeaked when depressed. Fixed by lubing brake assembly (inside driver cabin). | ||
| Jul 201294000 miUS $1000 | Crack in piece where you put oil in the engine causing oil to leak. Thermostat needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013112500 mi | TPMS system was not working | ||
| Mar 2014121000 mi | leaking coolant. | ||
| Jun 2014124000 mi | Leaking coolant | ||
| Ford Explorer in Tennessee, United States May 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201196000 miUS $736 | drivers side rear axle snapped, looked like there were previous problems not repaired correctly | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alabama, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 201164000 mi | Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair | ||
| Ford Explorer in Louisiana, United States Jan 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013102100 miUS $1300 | Stop changing gear | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Aug 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013124000 miUS $150 | wet spark plugs | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Dec 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 2017136000 miUS $800 | OEM compressor and/or clutch need replacement. | ||
2006 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $450 | Front differential leak repair | ||
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014102100 miUS $200 | transmission very rapidly jerked. Mike Naughton Ford, Aurora, Colo had car for 3 days and couldn't find problem but charged me $800. 3 weeks later took it to local repair. Found 3 bad plugs on left side. Fixed. Runs great now. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200840000 miUS $176 | Radiator leak at 40000 miles. waited for radiator because Ford didn't have any and neither did radiator shop. Ford was out, this tells you they have a problem w/ radiators. there should be a recall. Power steering leak at 39000 miles. Tire air pressure sensor went out at 39000 miles. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2014109120 miC $600 | Grinding while driving. Driver side rear wheel hub removed and replaced, including bearing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014152000 mi | Quick disconnect for trans cooler lines at radiator leaking. Shop had to engineer parts for repair, so a new $1000 radiator would not have to be done. Milled the connector and added 3/8npt fitting with trans hose jumper. No mare leaks seen. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Mar 200835000 mi | Radiator was replaced due to small leak. Radiator was replaced under warranty due to a leak | ||
| Sep 200954000 miUS $295 | Battery went dead, low voltage burned out the 6 cd player so it had to be replaced | ||
| May 201379000 miUS $245 | Battery died, low voltage damaged the CD changer which had to be replaced. Second time this has happened! | ||
| Oct 201484500 miUS $800 | Radiator was leaking and had to be replaced, 2nd time this issue has occurred. | ||
| Jan 201586500 miUS $150 | Stabilizer bars replaced | ||
| Sep 201593000 miUS $400 | Thermostat housing cracked, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 201598000 miUS $270 | Rear sway bar links replaced Reflashed ecu to make the engine run cooler | ||
| Sep 2016105000 miUS $4900 | Engine had no compression in cylinder #4 due to broken time chain tensioner, replaced with remanufactured engine. | ||
| Aug 2017116000 miUS $1200 | Transmission was slipping when accelerating from a stop. Torque converter needed to be removed and repaired. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200852500 mi | Rear defroster not working. 6 hour fix. | ||
| Dec 200856000 mi | BAd vibration. Dealer performed TSB, still have vibration. 4 visits to dealer and still no fix. Vacuum line issue under the dash. Dealer says its normal to only have air blow out your defrost vents. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016108000 mi | Transmission was rebuilt with 75000 miles on it. In March the transmission started slipping again. I decided not to put alot of money into a ten year old car. That year of Explorer has major transmission problems , look on the internet. | ||
| Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Aug 200835000 mi | I was having a difficult time moving the car out of park. There was a TSB for the problem and they replaced the shifter. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States May 2019 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jul 2019279000 miUS $340 | Front left hub was replaced. The ABS, tool, and traction lights were on. The braking became irregular and grinding | ||
| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200812400 mi¤500 | While going off road, broke the hose of the tranny cooler and thus leaking tranny fluid. Had to replace the whole of the radiator/tranny cooler. Disappointed with the positioning of the hoses of the tranny. Tranny cooler should have been a sep unit | ||
| Mar 200935960 mi | A drop in coolant level was noticed and duly informed to the service center. After troubleshooting, a leak in th radiator was found. There is a TSB regarding this and the radiator was replaced free of charge. Hand brake release lever was broken. The hand brake lever was replaced by the dealers. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201378000 miUS $550 | right rear hub bearing started grinding needed it replaced, | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virgin Islands, U.S. Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 201138440 miUS $300 | A/C condenser drip shorted shift solenoid in tranny. replaced parts ($950) and labor came out to $1700. moved A/C drip elsewhere. Poor engineering on Ford's part airbag light on. was a fault in electrical. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Utah, United States Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018103000 miUS $250 | Replaced brake pads and rotors | ||
| Ford Explorer in Missouri, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Feb 201039000 mi | Leak in sunroof. | ||
| Mar 201040000 miUS $300 | broken radiator | ||
| Apr 201040000 miUS $100 | ignition coil malfunction faulty EVAP solenoid and canister; car sold with this unrepaired Heater was blowing cold air when the engine is idling. Not repaired. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Arizona, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201280000 miUS $1000 | Replaced Radiator Replaced brake master cylinder | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2013108200 miUS $95 | Thermostat housing split again... second one within 2 months | ||
| Oct 2013114000 miUS $75 | Stupid design, sliders seized, could not free pin, had to replace caliper and bracket | ||
| Nov 2013114000 miUS $10 | sway bar links were replaced, passenger side broke off completely and was missing | ||
| Dec 2014131000 miUS $3700 | jumped timing, blew engine | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 201277000 miUS $140 | The wheel sensor went bad, but it is internal, so you have to replace the whole wheel bearing assy. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Oct 2012110000 miUS $2900 | New radiator, rear wheel bearings, and fuel line repair. | ||
| Feb 2013115000 mi | Transmission took several seconds to engage when put into reverse. Dealer wanted to replace transmission solenoid for $1000. I declined the repair. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2013107000 miUS $500 | Slippage, noise in systems, diagnosed as loose pins that came undone inside unit. The same problems you would typically read reported from 30K mileage and later. Passenger rear hub and bearing assembly replaced, also had dealer do analysis of transmission slippage issues and pull diagnostic codes from computer. | ||
| Dec 2014135000 miUS $800 | Wheel hub and bearing assembly. Drive side front. | ||
| Dec 2015148000 mi | Front hub and bearing - replacement needed. Steering fluid leak - replacement needed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Sep 201142160 miC $300 | Had the rear hatch repainted due to a rust bubble forming just above the center trim piece with the Ford emblem, another factory issue in my opinion. | ||
| Oct 201142760 miC $650 | Had to repair a front differential seal leak. | ||
| Mar 201248360 mi | Rear wiper stuck in position. I removed the motor assembly and found wiper shaft binding in motor housing due to corrosion. I cleaned out corrosion, greased the housing and shaft and reassembled. Has been working fine since. | ||
| Feb 201472980 miC $750 | Thermestat housing crack causing coolant to leak. Issue found before any other damage could occur to engine, no overheating occurred. | ||
| Mar 201586800 miC $1100 | Had to replace two bad wheel bearings, LF and RR. Also have minor leak at front axle seals but will not change at this time. After repair, I can now hear the LF wheel bearing will need to be changed in the next few months. | ||
| Jun 201589900 miC $550 | Replaced noisy RH wheel bearing. | ||
| Jul 201590700 miC $450 | For a second time, lift gate needs to be refinished for rust located along the chrome trim piece above the license plate. Also noticed rocker panels rusting but are not visible due to running boards therefore will leave as is. | ||
| Apr 2017112840 miC $150 | Replaced egr valve | ||
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