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.
2.9
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the air pressure hose that connects to the air compressor failed. As a result, the air conditioning system became inoperative. The dealer stated that a new hose would cost at least $400. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 56,000 and current mileage was 60,080. Updated 09/17/08. The air conditioners high pressure hose failed twice. One form the hose on the drivers side going to the radiator. Updated 09/25/08.
While driving down the road the engine will stall. Has happened several times, replaced mass air flow sensor told this would fix it, but it did not. All but once the car has started back up immediatly.
- Mocksville, NC, USA
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