CarComplaints.com Notes: 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.
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.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
doesn't switch to defrost completely
This is a terrible problem and I am aware of a lot of ford truck owners that have this same problem.
control box is blocked with foam from the vents, needs clean
- Amy J., north prairie, WI, US