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.
3.3
definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
36,350 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
not sure (2 reports)
this problem is described in tsb 050416 (1 reports)
When I am in the passenger seat of my fathers Explorer, I can feel the seat sliding or turning a little bit, usually on curves and acceleration; the front seats feel like the will snap in an accident.
The driver's seat moves a short amount when stopping, taking off from a stop, and going around corners. This occurs about thirty percent of the time. In certain seat positions it is more pronounced than others and the seat can be moved laterally in some positions of adjustment. This problem was supposedly fixed by the dealer on 5/23/2006 by installation of clips per TSB 050416 and covered by warranty. The fix was not successful and the problem still exists. I will notify the dealer that the problem still exists and will upchannel my complaint to the Ford Zone Rep. if necessary.
- frankytc,
San Angelo, TX, US
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ITS REALLY ANNOYING AND DONNO WHAT TO DO. i AM THINKING OF BUYING A NEW SEAT BECAUSE IT MOVES WHEN ACCELERATING.
- Hamza M., Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia