Ford Explorer
Model Year Comparison
- Worst Model Year
- 2006
- Worst Category
- transmission Problems
Here are total complaints by model year for the Ford Explorer. Overall the worst problem category is Ford Explorer transmission problems.
Although the 2002 Ford Explorer has the most overall complaints, we rate the 2006 model year as worse because of other possible factors such as higher repair cost or more problems at lower mileage. The most-reported problem is with the 2004 Ford Explorer for cracked panel below the rear window.
Worst Ford Explorer Problems
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#1: Transmission Lunges, Hard Jolt When Shifting 2006 Explorer
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $1,800
- Average Mileage:
- 49,000 mi
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#2: Transmission Failure 2002 Explorer
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,800
- Average Mileage:
- 94,000 mi
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#3: Transmission Slipping, Shifts Hard 2004 Explorer
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,000
- Average Mileage:
- 73,000 mi