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2015 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (44%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 64 repairs.
2015 Ford Explorer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017 | warning transmission not in park message when car was in park. Seatbelt light stayed on but not all the time Drops of oil noticed once in awhile. Started to be more frequent. Found nothing. When driving transmission seems like it needs to shift . When step on gas Rpm goes up but no response from vehicle. Tripometer not registering mpg or car using tooo much gas . 3 gallons for less than 30 miles hwy in shop now don't know. Oil still leaking previous repair they could find anything . | ||
| Feb 201722000 mi | Something I should wrong w thing vehicle but shop is unable to determine what . Not driving right . I attempt to accelerate the vehicle either seems to lose power or doesn’t shift to next gear . | ||
| Mar 201722000 mi | I reported same issue as feb . Plus other Exterior door handle driver side broke . I was attempting to make a turn from a stop I pressed gas and the vehicle didn’t hardly move . Full system check mechanic manager told me it was miss firing 2 of the 6 cylinders running on 4 cyclinders . Contacted Manufacturers ford said it was within specs . | ||
| Nov 201730000 mi | Acceleration problem again. Nothing was done could note replicate . | ||
| Dec 201730000 mi | Driver door panel warped . The panel was repaired in. November get but not correctly . They reset the panel .the panel is still warped . Service has to get approval from ford to replace full panel . Been a month haven’t heard anything . The door panel issue is a recall and will be fixed if owner reports it . Same issue as reported all year . The vehicle doesn’t excellerate properly . When attempting to pass another car I press the gas and I do not go faster . I took car in when it was happening they hooked the computer t9 it and said it did throw some codes . I asked they said it was a sub computer not talking* to main computer . Was told it was running at 16000 Rpms . Didn’t do anything to corr3ct just said the report said it had at one time through the code nothing was happening now couldn’t duplicate . Car has been in shop total of 8 times with 6 being for same issue that nothing is wrong . | ||
| Jun 201836000 miUS $50 | Rear seat heater wasn’t working took it in for repair in dec. Part was on back order they never called when it was in 6 months long enough to resolve back order issue . They replaced part. Work fine now I don’t need in summer . I had two tires replaced and then after I noticed a noise when backup and turning at same time . Took to service they repaired the cv I will have t9 find exact repair all under extended warranty | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201510000 mi | Exhaust entering cabin under hard acceleration. | ||
2015 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jul 201622800 mi | replaced separated drivers door panal | ||
| Ford Explorer in Kentucky, United States Nov 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Feb 20154000 mi | Plastic around fender had very minor gap. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Nov 20141240 mi | wires for moon roof switch to close moon roof were crimped and not connected properly. Moon roof would not close with close switch for either tilt or slide. Dealer removed switch, uncrimped the wire, reinsytalled switch and all was fine. | ||
| Jun 201641540 miC $750 | The driver's side interior door panel arm rest vinyl was splitting at the seam, The vehicle was at 70,000 kms and just out of warranty. Ford refused to cover the panel under warranty although it had clearly started to split before expiry | ||
| Jun 201765100 miC $1250 | Complete front and rear brakes. | ||
| Sep 201771300 miC $250 | Replace belt tensioner / pulley and belt. | ||
| Feb 201884320 miC $1500 | Replace cracked oiling feed tube to inboard turbocharger. Had to drop engine cradle from vehicle. | ||
| Jun 201885250 miC $153 | Repaired passenger side door panel under TSB notification for free. Paid for driver door panel seam at armreast which split to be repaired at the same time. | ||
| Jul 201885560 miC $535 | Left rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Oct 201894601 miC $585 | Right rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201512700 mi | There were 2 areas on roof (not seen at time of purchase) that had one large and several small dark gray spots / blobs underneath the clear coat...on a White Platinum car! | ||
| Sep 201727000 mi | Both Driver and Front Passenger door trim (entire inside panels) were replaced for FREE due to defect...the top "skin" was pulling away from the door interior where the window slides up / down...known defect (supposedly). Car model was < 3 years old at the time with <36,000 miles on it. | ||
2015 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201858000 miUS $220 | OEM battery defective, leaked and corroded battery clamp | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201512000 mi | Rattle noise from passenger A pillar on highway in windy conditions. Minor rattle noise from driver's side rear door. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jun 201622000 mi | Passenger a-pillar trim was loose. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201736000 mi | Experiencing buzzing vibration intermittently with crosswind at freeway speeds. Had loose trim piece replaced in roof above wind screen. Noise issue unresolved. Vehicle exhaust and gasoline scent present in vehicle on occasion following Ford TSB. Modifications made to venting at rear of vehicle. | ||
| Jun 201738000 mi | Windscreen trim parts and bracket underneath wipers | ||
| Jan 201843000 miUS $300 | Purge valve in fuel system was stuck ope causing check engine light. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Mar 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jun 20155000 mi | Drivers Door Window Wind Noise at Highway Speeds. Still having the issue. | ||
| Dec 201513000 mi | Drives side window still has wind noise at highway speeds. | ||
| Feb 201613000 mi | Driver side window wind noise never fully fixed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Aug 201732000 mi | Windows jump when opening. Know issue, motors were replaced. Drivers side is better, passenger is exactly the same. Taking it to a different dealer | ||
| Nov 201734700 mi | When hitting a bump on right rear wheel the car would shift to the right when hitting a bump on right rear wheel, car would shift to the right. leaking strut replaced. Loose driver A pillar trim and driver side passenger window trim replaced. Exhaust smell in cabin. TSB performed sealing the rear of the vehicle and replacing the rear air vents and reprogramming the climate control module. | ||
| Mar 201839500 miUS $15 | Found water in the spare tire well. the seam sealer cracked by the top of the hatch and the roof. It looks like they put bondo on er the seam sealer and painted it. the bondo dried up and cracked. the insulation under the spare and the spare tire cover both had mold so they will have to be replaced. | ||
2015 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 20157000 mi | Shifts hard thru the gears at times | ||
| Apr 201728000 mi | Airbag light was on. Took it in one day for diagnosis another for repair as parts needed to be ordered. It was an issue with the wiring for the inflatable rear seat belts. Replaced the wiring. No charge | ||
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Apr 201623700 mi | The coat hanger on the driver side snapped off. Ford refuses to repair under warranty. They say it's due to misuse of the hook??? This is why, even though my wife love the Explorer, I will purchase a Mercedes, BMW or Cadillac when I buy. | ||
| Oct 201630000 mi | Coat hanger never fixed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 201532200 mi | Rear hatch was not aligned correctly at time of manufacture therefore there was a large gap on the left side whereas the right side sat flush when closed. Repair was completed by the body shop to re-align the hatch correctly | ||
| Sep 201753000 miUS $300 | New front rotors and pads | ||
| Jul 201868000 miUS $240 | Noisy belt tensioner replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2019 | |||
| May 2015 | Install missing bumper clip. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201727000 mi | Key fob not detected so car wont start. Problem continues. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201860000 mi | Internal window seals were bad and caused significant drag on the vertical operation of the power windows. Dealer replaced the seals and the windows operate appropriately. | ||
| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Apr 2015 | There was a consistent rattle in drivers side of the trunk, behind the penal. I pushed some foam behind the panel and the sound stopped The plastic cover at the bottom of the passenger and driver front doors was misaligned with the covers on the back-doors. I pushed a plastic thing under it to move it more outside. Its OK now | ||
| May 2015 | Both A-Pilar covers on the outside were loose. Both covers were replaced AC stopped working while in traffic jam. The AC control system was reset | ||
| Jan 2017 | Ac was not cooling. Charged gas. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201734000 mi | driver's door arm rest is splitting. Interior door panel part on order. | ||
| May 202285000 miUS $800 | function doors did not operate correctly. Only function available was defrost | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201738000 miUS $85 | Audio System and screen went out, They did a reset and it is OK for now, but the estimate to replace the audio component is $800. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201621700 mi | moon roof cover would make a lot of noise when opened or closed. It took two trips to get cover repaired. Now, wind noise has become a lot worse. | ||
| May 201615000 mi | Excessive wind noise coming from moon roof, worse at highway speeds. | ||
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Louisiana, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201614000 miUS $360 | To eliminate clonking noises when the steering is turned to the right at low speed Two safety belts replaced under warranty. One was stuck and the other has to be cut off when a child got entangled in it. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Apr 201851000 miUS $106 | Replace right strut. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201515000 mi | Replaced Evaporator Core due to bad switch | ||
| Sep 201627000 mi | Leaking Fuel Injector in #2. Replacement of Injector requires replacement of fuel line which took 8 weeks to get. | ||
| Apr 201728600 mi | TSB for "Transmission not in Park" warning | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201741000 mi | Pinion seal leak on transfer case. | ||
| Feb 201852000 miUS $40 | Blend door actuator on passenger side failed | ||
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 201525000 mi | Backup camera wasn't working correctly | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 201535000 mi | After extended time maintaining constant throttle at 70 mph and approaching a steep grade to go over a bridge experienced very harsh downshift. Experienced same issue when driving in mountains on vacation two weeks earlier. 2nd trip for this. | ||
| Apr 201777000 mi | Clicking sound in front end. Ford Dealership unable to determine cause. Told car was safe to drive. Sold car. Rubber molding on one side of sunroof fell out. Dealer repaired for free. | ||
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 201638000 mi | Water leaking from passenger side window | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Nov 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 201874000 miUS $250 | rear camera rear lift motor steering wheel switches | ||
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201621000 mi | Ba valve. Would not shift into 6th | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 201415000 mi | Second row passenger side bucket seat would not fold down/away using the automatic fold button. You could do it manually, but only with a lot of effort and tugging/pulling. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201515000 mi | rear window trim was not seating correctly | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Mar 20154000 mi | Metal support bar that holds up the front of the load floor when the power 3rd row is stowed came loose and was pointed into the passenger area. Was able to snap it back into place. | ||
| Mar 201742000 mi | Front passenger interior door panel started to peel and separate along the top where it meets the glass. Removed door panel and attempted to re-glue. Repair only partially successful as only the center is adhering. Airbag warning light comes on intermittently. Read code B141C which indicated issue with 2nd row inflatable seatbelts. Should be covered by TSB 16-0001. Dealer visit to be scheduled later. | ||
| Aug 201751000 miUS $131 | Had interior door panel that was separating professionally repaired (glued & stapled) since previous home repair attempt was not successful. | ||
| Jun 201866227 miUS $802 | Poor cooling especially on passenger side. Replaced low side Schrader valve, rear evaporator O-rings, and passenger side blend door actuator. System evacuated and recharged. Oil pressure sending unit found to be leaking and replaced. Left front door latch would intermittently not open fully resulting in the inability to close the door. Latch mechanism was replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201522000 miUS $600 | Integrated Key/Key FOB physicaly broke while trying to turn in ignition. Car was still under warranty but Dealer said that Key's are not covered. Also I needed to replace a second key(lost) $600 total. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Jun 201854000 miUS $351 | Emmisions Issue | ||
2014 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Quebec, Canada Mar 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 201735340 miC $300 | Rust in both rear doors inside.. like orange peel.. was not covered by warranty after 3 days past the end of the 3 years 60k warranty | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201632000 mi | A-pillar trim panels replaced after becoming loose and making noise at highway speeds | ||
| Dec 201643000 mi | Ambient temperature sensor would sporadically read wrong replaced under extended warranty | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alberta, Canada Dec 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 201410540 mi | Vibration coming through the floor | ||
| Ford Explorer in Delaware, United States Oct 2013 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jun 20148000 mi | Internal battery failure. Dealer replaced battery. | ||
| Dec 201532000 mi | Battery bad on service. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201649000 miUS $100 | Lift gate not working. Replaced hinges, control module, lift gate motor. | ||
| Jun 201759000 miUS $250 | Rear brake pads replaced. | ||
| Sep 201763201 miUS $100 | Transfer case PTU Assembly leaking. Replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 201528000 mi | Oil leak from timing chain cover. | ||
| Mar 201631000 mi | Rear differential was leaking fluid. Dealer replaced the vent with an updated part per a TSB. | ||
| Jun 201635000 mi | Transmission fluid cap is covered in fluid. Dealer reports levels are good and this is normal. | ||
| Aug 201640000 mi | Paint was bubbling on both rear door edges and on the rear hatch under some trim. The dealer repainted those portions of the vehicle under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201747903 mi | Left rear wheel bearing was making noise. Replaced under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Apr 201752413 mi | Airbag light was on. Dealer diagnosed and replaced both rear seatbelt wire harnesses per TSB 16-0001 | ||
| Oct 201760456 miUS $8 | Rear calipers we’re sticking due to corrosion pinching pad slides. Replaced slides, cleaned rust. Front calipers have no signs of corrosion at all. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201945999 miUS $49 | Replaced purge valve (emissions system) to correct check engine light. | ||
| Jun 202263000 miUS $330 | Front left wheel bearing was worn (identified during state inspection in May) and had to be replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201629000 mi | Battery died | ||
| Ford Explorer in Delaware, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 20143000 mi | While idling in a parking lot, got "high coolant temp, low oil pressure, 4wd system failure, stability system failure" and other errors. After shutting off, vehicle would not start. After resting for 15 minutes, vehicle finally restarted. | ||
| Jul 20144300 mi | Problem reoccurred, drove car straight to dealer with warning lights on, did not turn it off. They found 3 pages of codes and a lack of BCM communication. Involved Ford engineering. Found and replaced a damaged pin in a harness connector. | ||
| Oct 20146300 mi | Got charging system error, noted bad battery by the "eye" on the battery being black. | ||
| Dec 20148000 mi | Belt noise was getting loud. I showed the dealer the noise when I pulled in. 2 days later, it mysteriously wasn't making the noise any more and the dealer "did nothing." It still makes the noise on really rainy days. Charging system error again. It seems if it sits for a week with no use, the parasitic drain on the battery is high and it gives this error until it has been driven to full charge. The Explorer on the show room floor had the same problem. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| May 201746000 miUS $400 | servo motor in heater/ac failed. Unit was replaced under extended warranty with $100 deductible. Door panel covering is curling up where door panel meets window on drivers side. Door panel was replaced. Dealer done at no charge under "customer satisfaction" | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Oct 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 201655000 mi | Paint was chipped and bubbled at front edge of hood. Dealer sanded and repainted hood. | ||
| Mar 202177000 miUS $300 | Coolant hose in rear heater core leaking. Dealer wanted to replace entire rear lines from front to back for $2200. Another shop replaced leaking rubber hoses only and fixed problem. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 20149500 mi | Replaced Steering rack Replaced seat rack, seat motor and cross bar support. | ||
| Jul 201518700 mi | paint was wearing on bottom edge of door. Repainted door. | ||
| Mar 201630000 mi | Replace door seal | ||
| Dec 201641000 mi | Paint on hood bubbling due to corrosion of the alum. | ||
| Apr 201746000 mi | Drive shaft seal leaking. Took 2 days because the part was not in stock. Drive shaft seal leaking. Dealer replaced seal | ||
| Ford Explorer in Delaware, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201514000 mi | Windshield trim broke off while driving. Dealer replaced both sides even though only one side broke off. | ||
| Nov 201522700 mi | Bad rear wheel bearing - dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201636000 mi | Exhaust fumes were leaking into the cabin of the car. Ford proposed a $600 fix, but when I googled the problem, I found it to be widespread and apparently the $600 fix does not work. Therefore, we traded the car. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20148000 mi | electronic display system glitch | ||
| Nov 201619600 mi | Exhaust fumes entering vehicle on hard acceleration. Fumes are now better but problem not eliminated | ||
| Dec 202151000 miUS $1350 | sensor malfunction engine mounts replaced. Transmission still slams into gears. Repairs shop says transmission is "fine" | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jun 201744640 miC $800 | Rear brake pads and rotors replaced Driver's door handle replaced. Tab broken holding handle and had to continually push back into place | ||
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| May 20131000 mi | Engine began misfiring. Dealer determined one fuel rail was defective due to manufacturing defect. | ||
| Dec 20138000 mi | Transmission shifting erratically. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017103000 miUS $2300 | Electric steering needed steering column replaced. | ||
| Mar 2018103997 miUS $2198 | Timing chain | ||
| Ford Explorer in Arizona, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 201662700 miUS $100 | The electrical button on the shifter goes bad and will not register being in park. The shifter was replaced under my extended warranty. | ||
| Sep 201891000 miUS $130 | Rear air was [not] blowing cold. It was found that the A/C Compressor was leaking. Evacuated system, flushed system, replaced A/C compressor, replaced A/C condenser, refilled system. Shifter button acting up again. When putting in park, would not always read in park, causing other issues. Shifter was replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Dec 201559000 miUS $100 | Updated APIM firmware and replaced shifter and linkage for parking shift position issue | ||
| Jun 201666000 miUS $100 | Experienced driveline jolts when accelerating. Dealer said the jolts were due to driveline slack at the hub. Added a shim kit due to a TSB about the problem. | ||
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201771300 miC $550 | Exhaust | ||
| Jul 201771300 miC $600 | Wheel bearing | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Oct 201314560 mi | Air conditioning compressor failed. To be replaced, part on back order. Compressor Clutch and pulley worn out causing clutch to smoke when AC on. Evac recharge AC system. Replaced AC compressor and AC lines O-rings at the compressor. | ||
| Jul 201522940 mi | Gear selector sensor not reporting that the vehicle was placed in park. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States May 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201419900 mi | Dead cell battery, battery replaced | ||
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201548000 mi | Stabilizer bar became lose and had to be replaced. Faint burning smell in car if engine exceeds 4000 RPM. Dealer are unable to find the cause. Replaced cabin filters. Problem ongoing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Feb 201422000 mi | This was a recall that we had addressed - a coupler on a fuel line at the fuel tank had to be replaced due to leakage. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jan 201420000 mi | Defect in arm, replaced Headliner rattle Seat belt not locking Clip loose in passenger door - removed and replaced Rubber door seals worn through. Noise while steering - Clock spring ordered but not yet replaced Rattle above the third row rear speaker. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 20123655 mi | Traction Contrel System engaged while on dry pavement. I was unable to disengage TCS. Engine reving high as a result of TCR. Brought to dealer to see RCA. Results inconclusive. Dealer updated ECU and Antilock firware to latest rev. Traction Contrel System engaged while on dry pavement. I was unable to disengage TCS. Engine reving high as a result of TCR. Brought to dealer to see RCA. Results inconclusive. Dealer updated ECU and Antilock firware to latest rev. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Aug 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
| May 201559000 miUS $100 | Rear deck did not open fully | ||
| Aug 201669000 miUS $245 | Replaced EVAP Purge valve | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 201675000 miUS $570 | Car wouldn't recognize when it was in Park, so it wouldn't fully shut off. Dealer replaced shifter assembly, 100% out of pocket expense. Well known problem among ford auto shifters. Really should be a recall issue, honestly. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Oct 20135200 mi | Door ajar light on | ||
| Apr 201622500 miUS $665 | Moon roof stopped working 1 month after warranty expired.Replaced 1 of the motors and switch. The shade had still worked. Labor was $430. Job took less than 3 hours. | ||
| Apr 201730000 mi | Moonroof again stopped working, but dealer fixed at no cost because previous repair on moonroof had 2 year warranty. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201338000 mi | Vehicle was sucking exhaust into the cabin. Some places were sealed up but did not work. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201733000 miUS $350 | Tires replaced under warranty. Standard Equipment Michelin's dry rotted over the past 3 years in storage. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Dec 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201766000 mi | dealer broke bug deflecter-replaced | ||
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 20135000 mi | replaced clip in glove box. did not fix. then said plastic on fender well rubbing. claimed to fix it. still rattles | ||
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201584100 miUS $800 | The AC compressor failed and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2018116000 miUS $1200 | Passenger side CV and axle assembly including inner bearing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alberta, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 20136820 mi | HEADLIGHTS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Ford Explorer in Arizona, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201430000 mi | Buzzing behind the dash | ||
| Ford Explorer in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 20131500 mi | Brand new vehicle and air conditioner was't cooling the vehicle appropriately. Dealer evaluated and determined below standard. Evacuated and recharged coolant. | ||
| Jun 201748000 miUS $160 | Replaced rear brake rotors and pads. | ||
| Jun 201857000 miUS $350 | Replaced front and rear brake rotors and pads. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201431000 mi | Windows wouldn't go down smooth on driver or passenger side, they would jump down | ||
| Ford Explorer in Arizona, United States Feb 2016 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jul 201653238 miUS $83 | Replaced tensioner. 99$ Belt 33.88$ Found SERP belt tensioner making noise | ||
| Jan 201758011 miUS $1666 | Check engine light Code p1450 Defective purge valve Diagnosis of check engine light Labor fee for check engine light 3 part complete fuel system service | ||
| Ford Explorer in Iowa, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201436500 mi | Mirror door wasn't closing completely | ||
| May 201780000 miUS $500 | Shocks were making a squeaking noise when turning. | ||
| Ford Explorer in United Arab Emirates Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201641540 mi | LH A-pillar outer trim came loose | ||
| Jun 201855180 mi | Battery died under warranty. Shop I bought the battery from agreed to replace free of charge. Battery was 11 months old. But after jump starting the car just to get home and had the new battery delivered and installed. Upon starting there were multiple warning related to brake and traction control system. Shop does not want to claim responsibility. I was forced to buy an OBD2 cable and FORscan in an attempt to clear the faults but as of today 15/07/2018, fault lights are still on. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201432240 mi | Front and rear brakes serviced. Vehicle was making high pitched whining noise when releasing brakes. Pads determined to be sticking in 2 of 4 wheels. All brakes serviced and lubed under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201436580 mi | Third row seatback cracked right through. Leather separated from one third row headrest. Driver's side door panel replaced (2cm crack on leather). All covered under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201547740 miC $100 | AC compressor clutch disintegrated and was nowhere to be found in engine bay. AC compressor replaced using Ford Extended Warranty. $100 is for deductible. Car had less than 75000km when this occurred. Ford not sure why part failed. | ||
| Jul 201548360 mi | Transfer case seal started leaking less than 2 weeks after car had its AC compressor replaced by the dealer. Covered by vehicle powertrain warranty. Cabin was filling with smoke as fluid dripped on the hot cat below the transfer case!!!!! | ||
| Dec 201666340 miC $150 | Vehicle started overheating out of nowhere. After a short drive (30 minutes), even in cold December weather the temperature gauge climbed to the red zone. Had to be towed to Ford, who ended up replacing the water pump. Covered under extended Ford ESP with only deductible paid. | ||
| Jun 201771920 miC $40 | P1450 code. Manually tested EVAP purge valve and noticed it was stuck open. Replaced EVAP purge valve at home. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201542900 miUS $1800 | Air conditioning compressor clutch seized | ||
| Oct 201658300 miUS $160 | Dead battery | ||
| Jun 201772000 miUS $490 | Wiring harness failure, caused an erroneous battery warning light. | ||
| May 201877000 miUS $1800 | 2nd air conditioner compressor replacement required ugh!!!!’ Also required a new condenser | ||
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201897000 miUS $61 | Replaced hub assembly with a new one because the original was grinding. Replaced spark plugs due to misfire. Also replaced intake gasket and pcv valve. Had to remove the upper intake to get to rear plugs so decided to replace the gasket and pcv valve as a preventative measure. | ||
2012 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States May 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jul 201217700 mi | Defective pillar mouldings Driver's power seat not sliding smoothly when going backward. | ||
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201465000 miUS $300 | Carriage bearing failed on passenger drive shaft. Replace drive shaft, seal and carriage bearing bracket. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alaska, United States May 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| May 20127000 mi | Check engine | ||
| Ford Explorer in Illinois, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201753000 miUS $2200 | Waste gate failed on the turbo. Had to replace the entire turbo assembly. Primary fuel pump failed. Had to replace the fuel pump. | ||
| Jul 2021101000 miUS $1200 | Rear AC evaporator coil developed a leak, lost all cooling in car. Replacement cost was more labor than cost of parts. | ||
| Mar 2022104000 miUS $3000 | Multiple issues came up. Control Arm Bushings on both sides, strut mounts on both sides. Tie rod ends. Alignment. | ||
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201333000 mi | windshield wiper random wipe. Oil being sucked from valve cover to intake tube | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Dec 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Mar 201530000 mi | this is my 2nd replaced battery, 3 in total. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Kentucky, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 20111600 mi | Side mirror condensation in LED Driver's - side mirror LED panel window has water/condensation inside. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Dominican Republic Sep 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 20111020 mi | At 140 km/h a vibrating noise was generated by the windshield. after consulting with the dealer, he indicated that was a not frequent but known outside side frame issue. What they do is detach and reattach for a firmer fit. Took 4 hours. | ||
| May 20123800 mi | Back led running lights were not working. Burnt. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201576000 miUS $725 | Needed to replace both rear calipers | ||
| Mar 201699000 miUS $320 | Both top front strut brackets had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017150000 miUS $300 | Rear high pressure AC corrosion & failure. Did not replace due to cost, capped real lines and run AC front only. Hard to reduce amount of refrigerant is system to compensate. | ||
| Sep 2021194000 mi | Routine brake service | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201334000 mi | Leaking left rear shock was replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 201451000 miUS $350 | Drivers side rear brake caliper froze up causing it to smoke and make noise. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Quebec, Canada Nov 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201326040 miC $120 | Lost a piece of outside windshield trim. Changed windshield earlier, and pins get broken when this is done. Need to replace trim when replace windshield. | ||
| Apr 201327240 miC $120 | Lost the other side windshield trim after a windshield change... Dealer said when you change your windshield, its better to change for new trim... | ||
| Jun 201333480 mi | driver door, stich of leather elbow support opened and you could see the foam | ||
| Sep 201343400 mi | Rust at bottom of driver door (inside). Dealer told us than sometime sand and dirt are stuck between inside bottom door and plastic trim... With vibration the paint his remove....So wash the inside door regularly | ||
| Jun 201580600 miC $50 | They change both front shock head support Rear wheel bearing passenger side scrap | ||
| Aug 201581840 miC $100 | Change front shocks passenger side ac was out of control.... fan was always changing to full speed and touch button was not working... They change all computer and Sony Radio...1200$$$ | ||
| Sep 201584940 miC $50 | Lood noise, change rear wheel bearing All 4 doors where squeaking...Dealer said sand was in the rockers...We did just one trip in a sand area with the truck!! | ||
| Sep 201699200 miC $300 | Park sensor not working, they change shifter | ||
| Jan 2018111600 miC $400 | Wheel bearing | ||
| Dec 2019124000 miC $1000 | Both gaz pump Cracks on top cover gaz smell | ||
| Apr 2020127100 miC $1100 | Alternative dead charge to Much 16 v | ||
| Aug 2021148800 miC $700 | Rear caliper stuck | ||
| Ford Explorer in Louisiana, United States Jan 2012 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Oct 20127300 mi | Rear wiper inoperable Ford Sync System shut down. Dealer installed SOP module and replaced APIM module and program. | ||
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Aug 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Apr 201886000 miUS $700 | A.C. Compressor seized up, burned up the serpentine belt. Compressor blew a quarter sized hole in underside. Replaced compressor and recharged system. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2021163116 miUS $2643 | Replace upper & lower coolant hoses, thermostat replace right & left front strut assemblies | ||
| Dec 2021167429 miUS $1373 | central processing unit (APIM) for central touchscreen replaced | ||
| Jun 2022171694 miUS $490 | Driver's side seat belt buckle/pretensioner replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in South Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 201686000 miUS $50 | Caliper stuck | ||
2012 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201711000 miUS $700 | Cv boot cracked Pcv valve starting to fail | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
| May 20129700 mi | Third row seat covering came loose | ||
| Apr 201322300 mi | Warnings displayed regarding "service advancetrac." Nothing was done as dealer could not reproduce and said there was no sign of error stored in computer. | ||
| Apr 201435500 mi | Replaced A pillar trim due to wind noise Fuel gauge was reading incorrect levels | ||
| Jun 201771000 miUS $390 | Clunking noise at slow speeds; dealer replaced failed strut bearings. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 20117000 mi | Door panel keypad shorted out, causing door locks to constantly lock / unlock until battery died. | ||
| Jan 201211000 mi | Car would not start, error code "Ignition System Fault" on the console. Dealer said the security code in the key was throwing errors. Also said battery was throwing errors. Replaced key and battery. | ||
| Mar 201215000 mi | SYNC system black screen on update. Couldn't reboot. | ||
| Nov 201350700 mi | Battery stopped charging, had to be replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 20124000 mi | The A-pillar trim piece was slightly faded when I took delivery of the car, so this service was scheduled to replace it at no charge. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20112000 mi | Buzz sound in Right A pillar | ||
| Feb 20124000 mi | Plastic A pillars and gaskets replaced per Ford TSB | ||
| Mar 20125000 mi | Plastic A pillar on passenger side blew off going down the Freeway. Dealer replaced both plastic A pillars | ||
| Oct 201212300 mi | MyFordTouch screen quit working. Dealer ordered and replaced the APIM an loaded the latest version 3.2.2 of MFT | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20139920 mi | replaced leaking PTU seal for driveshaft | ||
| Sep 201417360 mi | Replaced battery | ||
| Feb 201849600 mi | replace both rear upper arm bushings | ||
| Jun 202272540 miC $2500 | spark plugs, pcv valve Brakes all around pads and rotors | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 201550000 miUS $150 | Touch pad for electrical locks did not function properly and was replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201567000 miUS $350 | Rear view camera became inoperable and had to be replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jul 201437000 mi | Not shifting it to park occasionally. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201676000 miUS $135 | Right-front Wheel bearing replaced. Dealer also had to replace the front axle since there was a new part from the manufacturer that couldn't be used with the original axle. | ||
| Jul 201792000 miUS $100 | Two wheel bearings failing | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201525000 mi | This is the second time that the seat belt buckles have broken. The buckle does not break but the plastic casing around the buckle falls off making it hard for the kids to buckle themselves. Ordered a part. | ||
| Dec 201532000 mi | Battery died. Dealer replaced the battery under warranty. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jun 201745000 miUS $44600 | Cracked Windshield Washer Bottle | ||
| Sep 201746000 miUS $300 | warped rotor | ||
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States May 2022 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2022141121 mi | Leaking passenger-side fuel pump. | ||
| Ford Explorer in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2017109740 miC $2300 | rear brakes, pads, rotors etc. Front struts and shocks. | ||
2011 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - May 2011 | |||
| May 20112000 mi | Car made screeching noise from engine right after ignition. Dealer could not replicate. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Missouri, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Apr 20111000 mi | software update | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Apr 2011 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201113000 mi | Electronic cooling fans stopped working cuasing the car to overheat when stopped. Additionally, the air conditioning stopped working directly related to the cooling system. The MYFORD SYNC system completely crashed. NAVI stopped working, phone would not stay paired, HVAC controlls would not work during system crash. System would indicate several USB connection when on 1 was plugged in. Loud wind noise in the upper right hand side of the windsheild. Wind noise is more noticalbe during windy conditions. | ||
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States May 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Apr 201320000 mi | Power folding 3rd row seat stuck. Dealer found that sound insulation was interfering with seat operation. Said it is a known problem Wind noise around a-pillar areas MyFord Touch update. | ||
| Aug 201325000 mi | Battery died. Replaced under warranty. MFT update passenger side power third row seat jammed. Seat is stuck halfway between folded flat and upright. Cannot move manually either. Dealer says new tracks must be installed. Parts ordered. Still waiting after 2 weeks. | ||
| Sep 201326000 mi | waited 4 weeks for parts. dealer finally called and said parts had arrived. installed new tracks and a latch on the power folding 3rd row seats. | ||
| Jun 201434000 mi | Reprogram MFT due to hanging nav system and overall poor response and performance. 3rd row power seats stuck during unfolding process. This is the 3rd time this has happened to this vehicle in 3 years. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 20115000 mi | audio for the DVD system on rear headrests does not work through thru the vehicle radio as indicated in the user guide, transmitted over a "unused" frequency which apparently is not really unused depending on the locale you are in. static. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Missouri, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201226000 mi | car lurches upon acceleration. dealer doesn't know what causes it. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Mar 20126000 mi | Brakes had been squealing off and on since purchase. Finally had an opportunity to take it in to have it looked at - not sure what they did; said there were no problems or issues with brakes. Still squeals... | ||
| Oct 201552300 mi | Fuel gauge isn't working - I've taken it in for repairs but have had to reschedule due to heavy volume of vehicles needing work, ahead of mine. I am still waiting to get it looked at to see how much it will cost and if covered under warranty | ||
| Feb 201654000 mi | We did not have the fuel gauge repaired before trade-in as it was an easy fix for them (we were told), and could be an expensive one for us. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Dec 20118000 mi | Nav system fault, Ford says they should have an update by Janaury, no solution currently. Screen goes black, no access to AC/Fan/Radio/Phone/Nav | ||
| Mar 201212000 mi | Sync upgraded Wind noise repaired for 3rd time. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Nov 201225940 mi | window post applique on passenger side - rattle noise on highway | ||
| Dec 201350220 mi | right side A pillar molding had spider cracks, probably because installed incorrectly during earlier repair. Replaced under policy warranty with partial relief | ||
| May 201456380 miC $125 | Overheated. Engine cooling fan stopped working. Replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 201218000 mi | Roaring noise was corrected by replacing plastic piece at bottom of windshield The computer software has an issue; when hang up from phone call using Sync system the radio comes on - even when the radio WAS NOT on prior to the phone ringing. At that point, can't turn the radio off except by voice command. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - May 2019 | |||
| Mar 201677000 miUS $472 | Rear shocks | ||
| Sep 2017101000 miUS $170 | Needed new battery | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Jan 201331000 mi | Back hatch does not open all the way. Problem with gas shocks. | ||
| Mar 201332000 mi | Back hatch does not open all the way. Problem with gas shocks. Upgrade/fixes to Ford sync (dashboard controlling bluetooth phone connections, directions, climate, etc) | ||
| Jun 201335000 mi | 2nd time to dealer to resolve this issue. Upgrade/fixes to Ford sync (dashboard controlling bluetooth phone connections, directions, climate, etc) | ||
| Oct 201340200 mi | Under engine air deflector failed and became detached. Appears to have been improperly reattached during oil changes. | ||
| Jun 201453000 miUS $45 | Ignition was stuck on Saturday; resolved by Ford Roadside assistance. Took to dealer on Monday, 7/14; unable to duplicate or find any issues. Charged for 1/2 hour labor. | ||
| Dec 2017109500 miUS $45 | Replaced both front head lights - one was burned out. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Apr 201729000 miUS $1144 | two plates in transmission were change out shifter assembly replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States May 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201748000 miUS $310 | Positive battery terminal (aka circuit breaker assembly) corroded. Dealer quoted battery harness cable replacement at 701.42. I refused the service and found the needed part number in an on-line Ford user forum-Ford OEM part number DA8Z-14526-A (Circuit Breaker Assembly). I ordered the part myself at a cost of 40.93. It took less than 15 minutes to replace. I informed the dealer and they were ambivalent about it. Left blower motor door clicking noise - had to have motor replaced $229.00 | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Mar 20113000 mi | Repaired trim Radio intermittently receiving signals. | ||
| Dec 201120000 mi | microsoft sync system has many issues and needs update that is very time consuming and not user friendly | ||
| Jan 201222000 mi | leak from cooling system/heater core. Had to remove dash to replace part! | ||
| Oct 201231300 mi | loose rear-view mirror Replaced rear view mirror | ||
| Dec 201233000 miUS $150 | Dead battery | ||
| Aug 201352300 miUS $100 | blend door actuator stripped and had to be replaced | ||
| Feb 201460000 miUS $100 | shifter not going into park always. needed adjustments. | ||
| Feb 201590000 miUS $300 | 120 volt outlet repaired Backup camera replaced | ||
| May 2016111000 miUS $500 | Replace pads and rotors | ||
| Nov 2017145000 miUS $200 | Oil pressure sensor failed and was replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Georgia, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2015125500 miUS $285 | Strut plates were replaced due to an issue where the suspension felt loose while coming to a stop and was causing the brakes to become warped. | ||
| Dec 2017190000 miUS $150 | Exterior keypad entry was working very intermittently. Replaced the keypad panel. | ||
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Nov 201545700 miUS $300 | Bad ignition coil replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20116000 mi | keyless entry pad replaced | ||
| Jun 201343000 mi | MYFordTouch | ||
| Mar 201581000 miUS $100 | Oil leaking - updated gasket | ||
| Aug 2016119000 miUS $219 | Rear brakes.... Pin slide rusts and freezes.... One side worn down down....not a caliper issue and is a know explorer issue... Ford has replaced brake pad/slide design.... However refuse to accept responsibility | ||
| Dec 2016126000 miUS $100 | Replaced actuator | ||
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Aug 20113000 mi | Water present in the right mirror turn signal indicator light. The exterior trim piece on the A-Pillar was buzzing at high speed. Attempted to pickup vehicle three times in 4 days but immediately returned with the problem. A rental was provided. | ||
| Mar 201215000 mi | A trim piece on the outside of the A-pillar was buzzing at speed. A new redesigned trim piece has been made available to fix the problem. | ||
| Jun 201220000 mi | TSB with electrical connector on fan. This repair was during a routine oil change. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 20111000 mi | MyFordTouch had some issues. Dealer said that they needed to update the software. Problems were, cell phone would not sync, clock not keeping time. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| May 2011 | MFT (My ford Touch) multiple reflashs. Still very buggy but getting better. Reflashs done in May and in July. Windshield noise, dealer unable to verify. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2011 | ABS activated causing sudden slowdowns when taking 3-4 degree turn at 38-42 miles/hr. Replaced part BB5Z*3F818*A Sensor - Steering Rotation | ||
| Jun 20118000 mi | replaced passenger seat airbag wiring assembly... wires broke from moving the seat full forward | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States May 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 20112000 mi | both LED's on side view mirrors replaced due to condensation build up in them | ||
| Sep 20112000 mi | replaced a module in the sync system preventing pretty much everything from working, also replaced the side mirrors again for condensation in the led lights | ||
| Nov 20113000 mi | both side mirror replaced again due to moisture in the side indicator led's built into the mirrors. Performed tsb on the a-pillars for the rattling noise. tsb resolved the noise. | ||
| Jan 2012 | A-pillars making whistling noise since last repair. A-pillars removed and more sealant added. Seems to have fixed it. I found out Ford has redesigned the windshield trim but no one can get it since its on national back order. | ||
| Apr 20125200 mi | Side mirror led on passenger side filled with water again. Mirror replaced again, for the third time. | ||
| Dec 201210000 mi | A-pillar trim making noise again. Replaced with revised parts--Ford TSB. New designed parts are supposed to fix the problem--so far so good. | ||
| Jan 201310000 mi | Exterior black trim piece on the inside top edge of the tailgate came loose at one end. Piece was double sticky taped back in place (that is how it was originally installed--no fasteners). | ||
| Jun 201312000 mi | A-pillar trim fastening tab broken somehow. Trim replaced. | ||
| May 201421000 mi | Front sway bar link bushings making noise--clunking over bumps at slow speed. Dealer replaced both sway arm links. | ||
| Jun 201533000 miUS $100 | Right rear wheel bearing replaced--making noise Left rear caliper seized--pads wearing quickly, rotor overheating. Caliper replaced. Right caliper inspected and was fine. Pads replaced on both rear wheels. Left rotor replaced, right machined. | ||
| Jun 201745000 miUS $150 | Seals on rear AC lines failed. Lines had to be replaced. In order to do so dealer had to remove rear subframe. Extended warranty paid for repair--just had to pay deductible. | ||
| Aug 201748000 miUS $100 | Clutch on AC compressor failed, compressor replaced under extended warranty | ||
| Nov 201748000 miUS $150 | Serpentine belt replaced, was squealing and slipping in wet conditions | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201414200 mi | TSB recall | ||
| Oct 201417300 mi | front wiper stops working. | ||
| Sep 201525000 miUS $130 | high water temp warning light on. | ||
| May 201632000 miUS $700 | cooling fan not working | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Dec 201470000 miUS $100 | Shifter assembly repaired to fix occasional false reports where the vehicle did not realize it was in park. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Apr 20138060 mi | Windshield wipers would wipe on occasion by themselves. Replaced the processor as per TSB. This was done for the second time and still did not completely address the issue. Suspect intermittent problem in the wiper control stalk. | ||
| Mar 201410540 mi | As reported earlier, a TSB for the Randon/Uncommanded windshield wipe was done but the issue reappeared shortly thereafter. Suspect a problem with the windshield wiper control stalk since other Explorers have had them replaced as well. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Oct 2014108200 miUS $50 | Replaced backup camera | ||
| Dec 2014109000 miUS $40 | Replace auto park assist sensor that had failed in front right bumper position | ||
| Ford Explorer in Oregon, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201585000 miUS $50 | Vibration hum coming from front end, dealer could not find a problem. | ||
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 2017101000 miUS $100 | Replaced trim panels on either side of windshield when the driver's side trim piece blew off. New panels snapped into place after pulling off old pieces. | ||
| Sep 2017102000 miUS $170 | Driver's side exterior a-pillar cover came off on a road trip. Second time this has been replaced. This time I replaced the upper and lower pieces together. Feels more solid this time. Common problem with this model from what I read. Got parts off ebay for $170 total. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201671000 miUS $10 | The small splash guard/wind deflector in front of the rear wheel repeatedly loosens and rattles. The piece is held in place by one screw and 2 plastic expansion plugs. The expansion plugs do not have sufficient material to remain locked in. | ||
| Jun 201779000 miUS $40 | Blower Door Actuator Motor replaced. Cheap plastic gear in the unit had one tooth break off of the gear. Tried super-gluing it back but that did not last. | ||
| Jul 201779000 miUS $55 | Vapor Canister Purge Valve was clogged/dirty. Removed and cleaned to solve the problem, at least for the short term. | ||
| Aug 201781000 miUS $150 | Transmission cooler bypass valve hose connection failed at the valve body. The actual threaded fitting sheared off, not a failure of the hose. Replaced bypass valve and sold the vehicle! | ||
| Ford Explorer in Utah, United States Dec 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 201325000 mi | Axle replacement and CV joints replaced Cooling fan replaced | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Feb 201213000 mi | Condensation on mirror indicator lights. | ||
| Apr 201215800 mi | Performance Update for Sync required visit to Dealer for most 2011 Explorers. Left turn signal lamp condensation. | ||
| Feb 201327100 mi | Master headrest DVD player (driver side) was resetting randomly and having issues with "Surround Around" (FM Modulation). Wiring Harness under the driver seat was loose causing intermittent failure. Repaired by dealer. | ||
| Dec 201336000 mi | Driver side in-headrest DVD player failed to play DVD or sync with second screen. Sunroof has leaked twice; water dripping from map lights in front of sunroof. | ||
| Nov 201558300 mi | Sirius XM module needed to be replaced - audio would work, but data would not load (ie, traffic data, weather, etc). | ||
| Mar 201659000 mi | Exhaust fumes present in vehicle after aggressive acceleration. Smell especially noticeable after highway merging. Told even though this was a TSB that this item was related to body panels. $900 quote for repair (Extended wrnty not covered) | ||
| May 201660100 mi | Exhaust fumes present in vehicle after aggressive acceleration. Smell especially noticeable after highway merging. Ford covered all but $100 with OoW assistance. | ||
| Sep 201663000 mi | Exhaust in cabin (second trip). | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 20112480 mi | Active Park Assist not working. Diagnosed right front sensor faulty. Replacement part ordered. Replaced right front sensor to correct fault in Active Park Assist. | ||
| Jan 20126220 mi | Rain sensing wipers would sometimes do a random wipe when there was no reason for it. Dealer replaced the processor. | ||
| Mar 20125580 mi | A performance upgrade was installed for MyFord Touch (MFT). Many owners experienced various problems with MFT and Ford redesigned and worked on the software package. New navigation card was also installed. | ||
| Nov 20127020 mi | MyFord Touch software update and installation of a new A4 SD card for the navigation. | ||
| Mar 20138060 mi | Over the past few months I had to trickle charge the battery several times since it was low. Never failed to start the car. Battery was tested when I went for season tire change and the result was that the battery was replaced. | ||
| Apr 20138160 mi | Rain sensing wipers would periodically wipe for no reason. Dealer replaced control module. This was the second time it was replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jan 201354000 mi | Clunk when accelerating from a partial stop. Hesitation when shifting. Dealer rebuilt valve body. Navigation System randomly shuts down | ||
| Feb 201355500 mi | 1-2 shift clunked when accelerating from around 20mph (like leaving a toll booth). Dealer re-flashed ECM, said it didn't take the first time. | ||
| Jul 2015120800 miUS $300 | Rear calipers frozen. Replaced both rear calipers. | ||
| Jan 2017115000 mi | Found that the body seam cracked. Carpet is soaked, temporarily sealed with RTV. Will facilitate a more permanent repair as soon as time permits. The crack is in the top corner near the hatch..not easy to spot for those looking. | ||
| May 2017170000 mi | The water leak returned, and the seam sealer in the rear was still closed up from my previous repair. This time, I was actually able to catch the leak while it was happening, which made identifying the cause much easier. The behavior of this leak was a little different than last time, and the fix was easier. The latest leak was due to a clogged valve on the driver front sunroof drain. Some sand/dirt had gotten up above the wheel liner, and plugged the check valve, preventing the trey around the sunroof from draining completely. Unlike the previous leak, this one manifested by flowing down the drivers side A-pillar and onto the floor. The fix was very simple. Just cut the wheel hard to the right (for a drivers side repair), remove the fender liner push pins, pull the liner back about 6", reach up and run your finger across the check valve to clear it of debris. Ours was undoubtedly due to years of driving on the 4x4 beach at the Outer Banks N.C, and will now be something I check as part of my routine maintenance when we get back from that trip. | ||
| Aug 2017177000 miUS $500 | Replaced the shocks/struts and mounts. They were worn out. They weren't wearing the tires or anything, but it didn't ride like it used too. | ||
| May 2018194000 miUS $400 | Replaced both front Lower Control arms, as the rear bushings were shot. | ||
| Jun 2018196000 miUS $300 | Primary O2 sensors failed. Replaced both upstream O2's and spark plugs while it was apart. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2018 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018101000 miUS $420 | Steering link frozen tried removing tie rods to isolate dealer replaced rack no charge then found the link frozen | ||
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 201329800 mi | The BLIS system reports frequently that it isn't working and I need to take to the dealer. The dealer won't look at it unless it happens while in their possession and its not a daily occur. Turn car off then on and it resets. Ugh!! | ||
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 201569000 mi | Power Steering went out and all terain light came on. They did "adjustments". Got car back next day & it happened again! Returned car & they replaced steering geer unit. | ||
| Aug 201691000 miUS $450 | Drive arm wore out causing strut to break into pieces. Replaced drive arm and one strut (front end) | ||
| Feb 2017116000 miUS $40 | Severe water leak from all 6 main posts and also coming out of overhead console lights. We sealed all main seals on roof as well as sealed all around the roof rack rails with silicone. That fixed SOME of it but 2 weeks later we had to completely seal the sunroof shut! But now we havent had a single leak since. | ||
| Oct 2017121000 miUS $250 | Low oil pressure light kept coming on in an Erratic manner. The throttle body was replaced because it was clogged with metal dust build up. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201427300 mi | Rear liftgate would not go all the way up | ||
| Jan 201646486 mi | There are times when the heat on the driver's side does not work, usually after the HVAC controls have been adjusted. Could not duplicate the problem so not fixed. Had car in in May for the same issue and they could not find a problem. Could not duplicate the problem so not fixed. Had car in in May for the same issue and they could not find a problem. | ||
| Dec 201652000 miUS $100 | Replaced both blend door actuators. Had taken vehicle in 3X before for heat issues but "could not replicate" so no repair. Found TSB this time. Only $100 because under extended warranty. Oil leak in front cover. Replaced gasket. | ||
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States May 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 201449000 miUS $250 | Shifter will not always go into park | ||
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jul 20117800 mi | sync system voice recognition does not work very well | ||
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