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.
3.1
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,467 miles
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When I fill my gas tank, occasionally the arrow does not go to full. I also have an electronic notification on my dashboard that tells me how many miles I have left to drive before I am on empty. This also does not change. This has happened no more than five times and takes a day or two for gauge to read full.
2005 Ford Explorer - fuel pump failure while driving vehicle shuts off and also fuel gauge reads E then emission light comes on. This is a safety hazard and a known defect. My vehicle had this to happen at 32,800 miles and I almost was involved in a major highway accident. By my chacks Ford is aware but is not concerned should be a recall.
- Buffalo, NY, USA
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The fuel gauge suddenly drops to empty even when the fuel tank is full. I have a 2005 Ford Explorer that had this repaired under warranty because it happened before 36000 miles. My husband has a 2005 Ford Explorer that we just bought in April 2007. His just hit 37,000 miles and this has happened to him as well. It also happened in my coworker's 2003 Ford Explorer. There is a recall on the 2002 Ford Explorer with V6 engine covering this exact same problem. However the 2005S are not in the recall and should be.
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- Wa, WA, USA