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.
I'LL REPEAT, MY 04 FORD EXPLORER IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED. I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER PIECE OF SH*T FORD AGAIN.......EVER.
FORD SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELL A PIECE OF CRAP LIKE THIS.
Was driving down the highway one night when I noticed my lights beginning to dim. Didn't make it much further until eventually I was on the side of the highway calling a tow truck and having it taken to a garage near me to have the alternator replaced. I can't remember how much the replacement cost me or whether or not it is normal at this mileage to need to have the alternator replaced, but it was certainly very annoying. This vehicle has given me continuous issues though, so it's not surprising.
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I'LL REPEAT, MY 04 FORD EXPLORER IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED. I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER PIECE OF SH*T FORD AGAIN.......EVER.
FORD SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELL A PIECE OF CRAP LIKE THIS.
IT'S CHEVY'S FOR MR FOR NOW ON.
- Chris B., Saint Charles, MO, US