CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2004 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 2002-2005 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.
7.0
fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,774 miles
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Brake master cylinder resevior leaks brake fluid. This has been replaced once and continues to leak.dealer states Ford insists it is normal to leak. Dealer states 3 out of 4 Explorer leak brake fluid.has been to dealer on 3 different times to be repaired, still leaks. Once a week the fluid has to be washed off the resevior and inner fender well.
- Bloomingdale, GA, USA
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- Bloomingdale, GA, USA