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 have a 2004 Ford Explorer and my best friend has a 2002 Ford Explorer. The power in my windows stopped working a week ago. Yesterday, the power in her windows stopped working. We checked fuses in the 2004 and followed the manual's directions....THAT DIDN'T WORK. FINALLY, I HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OPEN, all the way, and BINGO, my windows go up and down..but, ONLY if the door is opened. We are thinking it is a loose wire in the harness of the door. What the heck is going on???? PLEASE, help!!!!
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I have a 2004 Ford Explorer and my best friend has a 2002 Ford Explorer. The power in my windows stopped working a week ago. Yesterday, the power in her windows stopped working. We checked fuses in the 2004 and followed the manual's directions....THAT DIDN'T WORK. FINALLY, I HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OPEN, all the way, and BINGO, my windows go up and down..but, ONLY if the door is opened. We are thinking it is a loose wire in the harness of the door. What the heck is going on???? PLEASE, help!!!!
- bouncecook, Ewing, US