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.
- 2025 0
- 2024 0
- 2023 1
- 2022 8
- 2021 12
- 2020 38
- 2019 13
- 2018 33
- 2017 143
- 2016 470
- 2015 230
- 2014 291
- 2013 521
- 2012 141
- 2011 210
- 2010 44
- 2009 15
- 2008 111
- 2007 190
- 2006 779
- 2005 832
- 2004 2,467
- 2003 1,853
- 2002 3,967
- 2001 117
- 2000 186
- 1999 155
- 1998 177
- 1997 109
- 1996 113
- 1995 86
- 1994 36
- 1993 28
- 1992 20
- 1991 16
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