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.
3.0
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,333 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle did not come equipped with child safe locks and the contact was concerned with the lack of having the safety feature. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 66,000.
This problem is very stressful on a senior citizen with a heart condition who's heart is functioning at 60% and on medication everyday. Upper back hatch has factory defect crack next to the lock, in the last couple of months it has been unlocking itself at random, while sitting still or driving. No injuries, muggings, theft, kidnapping of grandchildren and/ or escape or theft of four children yet!!!. I do not have the extra monies to fix..it is Ford factory defect that I see on Explorer everywhere. I have contacted them, and they still claim no safety issue.
While trying to put my 2005 Ford Explorer in reverse, the gear shift broke within the steering column. After looking online, I found this to be a common problem.
- Kingsport, TN, USA
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- Bellevue, NE, USA