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.
8.2
pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,500 miles
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2005 Ford Explorer XLT-3 weeks old now have had to: Replace rear axle-howling noise-still noise in rear and have to take back tomorrow. Have heard of several problems w/ rear axles being reported. Would not buy this vehicle again. 3 weeks old and we are disappointed with this purchase. Shocked that they sold this vehicle knowing these kinds of issues w/ 2005 Explorer is predominate. They are all under warranty so no recalls. 3 in shop when we were there. Been without our new vehicle 4 days thus far. No rental provided.
- Murfreesboro, TN, USA
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- Murfreesboro, TN, USA