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.
Last October, the airbag light went on. I had it fixed for $300 at my local Ford Dealership. Now it is eight months later, and it is on again. I have to pay another $100 to run a diagnostic test. Anyone else having this problem? Does it ever really get fixed?
- thorvald,
Furlong, PA, US
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I was told the censor was rusted out and that if I did'nt fix it the air bag would not come out if I was in an accident.
- belcher_ad304, Welch, WV, US