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.
7.3
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
46,000 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
had to replace the computer chip for the gauge to work (1 reports)
The main problem is that I am told by the Dealer Rock River Ford that no pcm board is available until August 2010. I am told all new boards produced are faulty and they have to remanufacture the pcm board and test it in the market before they can repair my car. This is covered under warranty but in the mean time I have to drive it with malfunctioning gauges and dash lights for 7 months. I sure hope it does not cause an accident.
Everytime I would try to trip the mileage gauge it would not reset. My check engine came on and would not go out. Took All American ford a week to get the part to fix it.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The main problem is that I am told by the Dealer Rock River Ford that no pcm board is available until August 2010. I am told all new boards produced are faulty and they have to remanufacture the pcm board and test it in the market before they can repair my car. This is covered under warranty but in the mean time I have to drive it with malfunctioning gauges and dash lights for 7 months. I sure hope it does not cause an accident.
- rmcvinnie, Rockford, IL, US