CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2003 Ford Explorer one of our worst vehicles on record. "Avoid like the plague" is putting it lightly.
The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Another common problem for the 2002-2003 Explorer is wheel bearing failure at around 90k miles, with a typical repair bill of $500 to $1000 depending on how many wheel bearings failed.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
At 75,000 miles,the rear struts are shot. It will cost $450 to have them replaced. They have to do an alignment on them. Next time just get a car with rear leaf springs!
Screwed again !
What a disgrace for Ford to sell this lemon to the public. Who do they think they are fooling? Will never buy one of these again, and will tell everyone I know what a awful crappy vehicle this is. What goes around, comes around!
- nevadahudson,
Minden, NV, US
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Replaced rear struts and front sway bar. Don't buy a Ford.
- jr9306ac, Saint Paul, MN, US