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.
Water again poured into the car after a rain. My floor is not wet and the overhead. I'm soooooo Pissed off it is not funny. I will take it again to a dealer to hear what Bs they want to feed me.
I have taken the explorer to the dealer and they have told me it was a clogged hosed. This supposed hose has stained my over head in many places. This morning it rained and I forgot to part up hill and water poured from my vanity light and visor. This is ridiculous that you pay for a car and all it is is a problem. FORD never again.!!!
- phillybrowneyespa,
Sharon Hill, PA, US
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The roof window leaks and keeps the passenger floor wet. 2nd time this has happened they said the drain was plugged. I can`t find the drain.
- Merlin T., South Windham, CT, US