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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.
7.9
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $750
- Average Mileage:
- 70,750 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 48 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- Ford should replace poor paint (26 reports)
- not sure (10 reports)
- repaint (7 reports)
- take Ford to small claims court! (2 reports)
- keep buying touch up paint (1 reports)
- replace hood (1 reports)
body / paint problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
My 2005 Explorer has paint peeling off the roof, have not contacted anyone about it because I thought it was just me.... I am blown away by how many of you have this problem. I am searching for a post about cracks in the panel below the back window also... Ford will not fix it... said it is not a safety issue... my back glass is loose, it certainly is a safety issue, contacted my dealer about it. They got really ugly about it.. my last Ford period. Will look for that post.
- Rebecca C., Cartersville, GA, US